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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/file-31098950-jpg/images/difference-between-business-simulations-serious-games-experiential-learning.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/146829/demystifying-business-simulations-serious-games-and-experiential-learning) The terms **[business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/)**, serious games and experiential learning tools are sometimes used interchangeably by educators and even the developers themselves. An understandable hiccup considering the similarities, but when attempting to discern which methodology is the right choice for your course, it's important that you know the differences between them as well.   [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/146829/demystifying-business-simulations-serious-games-and-experiential-learning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/146829/demystifying-business-simulations-serious-games-and-experiential-learning#comments-listing) Tags: [Educator 2.0](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/educator-20), [What are business simulations?](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/what-are-business-simulations)   --- #### [**Active Learning with Business Simulations in Higher Education**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/129779/Active-Learning-with-Business-Simulations-in-Higher-Education) Posted by [Zsuzsa Jakab](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/zsuzsa-jakab) on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 | Reading time: 4 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/file-16263303-png/images/comp.png)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/129779/Active-Learning-with-Business-Simulations-in-Higher-Education) Have you ever tried explaining complex business theories to your students? If so, you'll know that it's difficult because many of the real life nuances of business decision making get lost in the process. So what do you do? Many people have found success by using active learning tools like **[business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/)**. However, there are a few things you should know before you buy and implement business strategy games to ensure that its a roaring success in your class. This post will tell you three things: **(1)** **what are business simulations**, **(2) what you need to know to make sure you select the right solution** that will let you successfully illuminate various business concepts to your students, and **(3) what are some business simulations for specific disciplines** that you can use. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/129779/Active-Learning-with-Business-Simulations-in-Higher-Education) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/bid/129779/Active-Learning-with-Business-Simulations-in-Higher-Education#comments-listing) Tags: [Educator 2.0](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/educator-20), [What are business simulations?](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/what-are-business-simulations)   --- #### [**5 Myths About Business Simulations (That Hold Educators Back)**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/5-myths-about-business-simulations-that-hold-educators-back) Posted by [Zsuzsa Jakab](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/zsuzsa-jakab) on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 | Reading time: 2 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/file-16283414-jpg/images/lies-myths-truths.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/5-myths-about-business-simulations-that-hold-educators-back) **[Business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/)** are an excellent tool for educators to capture the attention of their students and improve their hands-on business skills. However, many still believe that business simulation games are more trouble than they are worth, and have a number of inherent problems associated with them. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/5-myths-about-business-simulations-that-hold-educators-back) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/5-myths-about-business-simulations-that-hold-educators-back#comments-listing) Tags: [Educator 2.0](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/educator-20), [What are business simulations?](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/what-are-business-simulations), [Why use business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/why-use-business-simulations), [Business education](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-education), [Higher education](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/higher-education)   --- #### [**The Learning Equation - Business Simulation Games in Active Learning**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-learning-equation-business-simulation-games-in-active-learning) Posted by [Zsuzsa Jakab](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/zsuzsa-jakab) on Thursday, December 15, 2011 | Reading time: 1 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Learning Equation white paper](https://www.cesim.com/hubfs/whitepaper.jpg)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-learning-equation-business-simulation-games-in-active-learning) Passive learning is a thing of the past. Going forward, educators everywhere will need to understand and respond to the changing requirements of students, as well as governmental bodies that expect a significant improvement in the factor of employability upon graduation. Active-learning formats help educators achieve that, by providing a **much more stimulating learning environment** to students to compliment and practice their theoretical business knowledge. [Read More](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-learning-equation-business-simulation-games-in-active-learning) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cesim.com/blog/the-learning-equation-business-simulation-games-in-active-learning#comments-listing) Tags: [Educator 2.0](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/educator-20), [What are business simulations?](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/what-are-business-simulations), [Why use business simulations](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/why-use-business-simulations), [Student engagement](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/student-engagement), [student motivation](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/student-motivation), [business simulation games](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-simulation-games), [Business education](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/business-education), [Higher education](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/higher-education), [Employability](https://www.cesim.com/blog/topic/employability)   --- #### [**How Online Business Simulation Games Save You Time**](https://www.cesim.com/blog/3-ways-online-business-simulation-games-save-you-time) Posted by [Zsuzsa Jakab](https://www.cesim.com/blog/author/zsuzsa-jakab) on Friday, September 30, 2011 | Reading time: 2 min. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cesim.com/hs-fs/file-16313034-png/images/timeismoney.png)](https://www.cesim.com/blog/3-ways-online-business-simulation-games-save-you-time) The autumn semester is usually a time of never ending tasks piled up on your desk, which might lead to a lot of stress and inhibition to adopting new technologies like online business simulation games. Because it is clear however that students crave engaging novel learning tools, it is important to find one that delivers a dynamic environment in an intuitive easily accessible format. 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