Subject: System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modeling

Posted by David Koelle on 7/25/2003

Message:

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has had experience using agent-based modeling in
the classroom. If so, how do you find it compares to system dynamics - or
are they different enough that a comparison doesn't make much sense?

What software would you recommend to introduce concepts of agent based
modeling to high school students? If you're familiar with various software
packages, what would you say are the biggest hurdles in using them (from a
technical or cognitive perspective)? What capabilities should I be looking
for in agent-based modeling software - and what capabilities do you *wish*
the software had?

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your reply.

Regards,
David Koelle

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