Creative Learning Exchange

Working to develop Systems Citizens in K-12 Education

A new version of Splash! Version 1.5!

Splash! is a simple modeling software that’s designed with beginners in mind – something that students might use to learn system dynamics.

New in this release:
Bi-flows with both numbers and liquids show the direction of the flow.
Color-coded negative stocks show up in grey in the app. See an example in the demo video or download a new copy today.

Splash! is a creative partnership between the CLE and BTN. Learn more about Splash!.

DynamiQueST 2019

DynamiQueST is a showcase of the power of simulations and creative student projects that utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex dynamic systems.

In 2019, students participated in a large scale climate change simulation as well as presented their own work. This combination fosters an energetic learning environment as they learn the global power of system dynamics as well as experiencing what challenges their peers are tackling.
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2018 CLE Conference

CLE Conference

The 2018 CLE ST/DM Conference was a success! Great presentations from teachers, system dynamicists, and others. Beta testing of Splash!, System stories, and More!

Learn more about this exciting conference

Model Mysteries

Model Mysteries Book Cover

An Exploration of Vampires, Zombies, and Other Fantastic Scenarios to Make the World a Better Place

by Anne LaVigne and Lees Stuntz

If you’re interested in thinking about how to solve mysteries and like the idea of creating computer models and applying them to real-world problems, this book is for you. You can use it independently as a student, work with a group of students, or if you’re a teacher, share it with interested students to complete a guided or independent study.

Learn more, get the book, and some extensions (including some models with Stella Online!) at the Model Mysteries page.

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Bumbles and Woofs: Population Modeling by Rachel Henry This lesson delineates a progression from a simple population model to a predator-prey model with an understandable and explicit sequence. Henry used Vensim simulation software for the class, but the lesson could easily be modified for other simulation software such as Stella or Splash! Read the article
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New Year's News

A generous donor has put up a $16,000 match for Splash!

As soon as we raise $16,000, the donor will complete the funding for Version 1 of our intuitive, fun App.

This January we are finishing up a simple, running demo of Splash! and will be working on making a full Version 1 over the next 4 months to have it ready for the ST/DM conference, June 30-July 2.

Help us finish up funding!

$16,000 to go!

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