Simulation Classes Reimagined: Active, Interactive, and Unforgettable

Abstract

Simulation classes at UMS have taken a bold step forward by moving beyond traditional button-clicking exercises into a truly engaging learning experience. Through an immersive blended approach, students combine the best of digital flexibility with the energy of teamwork in face-to-face settings. MOOCs, Aspen HYSYS modules, gallery walks, and peer teaching sessions make the classroom feel less like a lab and more like a collaborative design hub. Students are not just learning to run simulations, they’re building confidence, solving real-world problems, and sharpening critical skills that matter for their future careers. With reflection journals, real-time problem solving, and cooperative projects, this reimagined simulation class proves that learning can be active, interactive, and unforgettable.