Food for Thought
Several websites that helps reinforce the use of simulations in the educational environment.
http://www.creativeteachingsite.com/videogames.htm
http://www.edutopia.org/online-simulations-classroom
http://simschoolresources.ed.greenriver.org/portal/simschoolresources/simulations
http://www.academiccommons.org/commons/essay/gamesinclassroom
I think both of these websites provide a good resource and reinforcement of how simulations games can be beneficial in an educational environment. It provides an interactive method that allows students to learn and develop their own locus of control.