9 Simulation Checklist - 9.4 Set Deadlines

9.4 Set Deadlines

Here are a few suggestions for scheduling:

Suppose a class meets twice a week, Tuesday/Thursday, at 2PM. Capsim® would suggest:

• Process the prior round at 2PM Friday
• Debrief Tuesday
• Postwork by 2PM Friday

Processing on Friday gives participants the weekend and Monday to download starting conditions for the new round and print their reports. Assignments can be posted to the website for both you and teammates to examine before class on Tuesday. Tuesday's class will be the first time that most participants see each other face to face. Many teams will schedule a group meeting before or after class. The better their preparation on the website, the shorter their face-to-face time will be. During Tuesday's class you should discuss the prior round. After Tuesday, students have three days to prepare post work. In this particular Tuesday/Thursday schedule, instructors will also have a Thursday class to teach material beyond the simulation.

In general, instructors will find it useful to adjust schedules so participants have several days between processing and the next class to print reports, digest the results and make decisions.

See Section 3.4.2 Schedule Rounds.