Web-based teaching and multimedia tools in human factors education have become popular in the last few years. in this paper, we are proposing a straightforward extension of the current uses of the internet in the form of a clearinghouse of interactive learning experiences and simulations. Three sample simulations used in a course entitled “Technology, Design, and the Human User” offered through the Human Factors program at the University of Idaho will be used to illustrate the versatility and adaptability of simulations and interactive learning experiences once they have been constructed for one class. Our goal is to make this collection of educational materials available through a central website.
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