{"id":2884,"date":"2012-01-20T14:40:30","date_gmt":"2012-01-20T22:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/csc\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2012-01-20T14:40:30","modified_gmt":"2012-01-20T22:40:30","slug":"online-simulation-helps-students-empathize-with-the-working-poor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/csc\/online-simulation-helps-students-empathize-with-the-working-poor","title":{"rendered":"Online Simulation Helps Students Empathize with the Working Poor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ScreenshotIf your students come from stable economic backgrounds, they might find it difficult to understand the plight of the poor. Often, students have a stereotypical view of those in poverty and fail to grasp just how difficult it is to live with a low income. Urban Ministries of Durham has created SPENT<\/a>, an online simulation in which participants try to survive a month without going broke. After applying for a job, they must deal with health issues, cranky landlords, grocery bills, and more. At every step, pop-up circles inform you about how these different challenges take their toll on the working poor in America.<\/p>\n

Though it has its shortcomings (being locked into only a few choices, for example), overall it’s an effective learning tool. I’d estimate it would be appropriate for students in grades 5-12.<\/p>\n

Give it a try<\/a> and let me know if you think it would be worth using in your classroom. And here’s a hint before you begin: brush up on your typing skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If your students come from stable economic backgrounds, they might find it difficult to understand the plight of the poor. Often, students have a stereotypical view of those in poverty and fail to grasp just how difficult it is to live with a low income. Urban Ministries of Durham has created SPENT, an online simulation … <\/p>\n

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