When to Simulate a Round (Year)
This article is intended for instructors.
This article is for Team versions of Praxar's Golf, Kayak, and Video Game simulations.
Overview
When simulating a round, timing is everything. The goal is to keep students engaged, align results with your class discussions, and give them enough time to reflect. You can choose to simulate rounds manually or use the Planner to automate them on a schedule.
Key Considerations
- Keep results fresh for discussion: Simulating the night before your class keeps outcomes top of mind and ensures students arrive ready to analyze results together.
- Balance consistency with flexibility: Consistent deadlines (e.g., always Sunday at 11:59 PM) help students stay organized, while occasional flexibility lets you adapt to holidays, special projects, or pacing needs.
- Match your course format: For weekly, in-person classes, syncing deadlines with class days works well. For asynchronous or online courses, automation through the Planner avoids manual late-night simulations and keeps students on track.
Tips for Using the Planner
- Time deadlines with class discussions: If deadlines are too early in the week, students may finalize decisions before class. To maintain focus, consider simulating the round the night before your main class session.
- Keep deadlines consistent: Use the same day and time each week to reduce confusion and help students build good habits.
- Allow time for reflection: Leave at least 24 hours between the simulation deadline and any Logbook or Questionnaire to give students time to review results thoughtfully.
After each round, a complementary Industry Analysis is generated, and can be presented in class. For more information, see Using the Industry analysis.
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