Here's an interesting interview with Clark Aldrich, author of the forthcoming book Simulations and the Future of Learning:
"JM: What advice do you have for teachers who want to construct simulations for their on-campus or online classes?
CA: To understand simulations, the first thing to do is get comfortable playing computer games. Try The Sims, the newest Midtown Madness game, and Roller Coaster Tycoon. Then find an online community that builds modifications for existing games. For starters, try SimsFiles.com, X-Plane.org, or JediKnightII.net. After you have explored various options, choose a computer game that you like, and try implementing modifications that can be downloaded from community sites. This may sound complicated, but the communities are full of newcomers who also need step-by-step help."
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