Let Students Guide the Economy

  • 09/01/97


OIKonomos
Grades: 6-12
Platform: Windows 95

Let Students Guide the Economy

OIKonomos is a government simulation that lets social studies students "take the political hot seat" and run the countryís economy. With the help of their trusted advisors, students determine when to raise taxes, where to make cuts, and maintain the budget. Pollsters indicate popularity levels, and cabinet members try to keep these "junior government ministers" in check.

The softwareís intuitive and simple interface makes it easy for students to get involved and not spend a lot of time learning a complicated system, and extensive online help saves time when users have questions. OIKonomos includes lesson plans for teachers. Brighter Paths, St. Clair Shores, MI, (800) 333-7367, www.brighterpaths.com.

Write 413 on Inquiry Card

Featured

  • abstract illustration of a classroom with glowing circuits and technology gradually integrated from left to right

    Not All Tech Is Created Equal: Transforming Classrooms with Purposeful Technology

    Classrooms will always be places where students build relationships, develop critical thinking skills, and grow into who they’re going to be as adults and citizens. Technology should be a tool to support these goals.

  • interconnected geometric human figures forming a network

    CoSN: School Staffing Is the Top Hurdle to K-12 Innovation

    Hiring and keeping educators and IT staff remains the top challenge for K-12 education in 2025, according to the latest Driving K-12 Innovation Report from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

  • teacher

    6 Policy Recommendations for Adopting AI in the Classroom

    The Southern Regional Education Board's Commission on AI in Education has published six recommendations on adopting artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and universities. The guidance marks the commission's first release since it was established last February, with more recommendations planned in the coming year.

  • robot waving

    Copilot Updates Aim to Personalize AI

    Microsoft has introduced a range of updates to its Copilot platform, marking a new phase in its effort to deliver what it calls a "true AI companion" that adapts to individual users' needs, preferences and routines.