ICONS Project at the University of Maryland
College/University - College Park, MD, US
ICONS Project at the University of Maryland Employees
ICONS Project at the University of Maryland Details
The ICONS Project at the University of Maryland is an experiential learning program with 30 years experience using customized web-based tools to support educational simulations and simulation-based training. We design online and face-to-face role play simulations for educators, professionals, and policy makers. Our mission is to advance learning by designing and delivering dynamic role-play simulations for students, professionals, and policy makers worldwide. We have three branches dedicated to serving distinct audiences: 1. EDUCATION: Our interactive online simulations immerse participants in the roles of decision-makers tasked with resolving contentious issues. ICONS simulation exercises feature engaging content, peer collaboration tools, and active learning through our powerful online simulation interface, ICONSnet.2. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Our skills-based training programs incorporate multi-player, real-time simulation exercises as a way for individuals, teams, and organizations to increase effectiveness. We've trained thousands of professionals -- from seasoned executives to emerging team leaders.3. RESEARCH AND POLICY: Our ICONSnet platform is ideal for social science research endeavors. The participant-driven nature of ICONS simulations creates a dynamic forum in which policy makers can test the implications of proposed decisions and gain critical insight to guide their real-world policy endeavors.
