[Huck]

I design computer based instruction for a living. I have seen some pretty neat disection simulations.

[homeschool mama]

http://scienceman.org/dissection.html

[RANGERAIRBORNE]

"I design computer based instruction for a living. I have seen some pretty neat disection simulations"

I have seen some pretty neat aircraft simulators, too- but don't want the pilot of the next DC-10 I get on to have been trained without experience with the REAL THING!

[Wonder Warthog]

"I design computer based instruction for a living. I have seen some pretty neat disection simulations."

Simulation instruction is a useful ADDITION to real-world/hands-on labs, NOT A SUBSTITUTE. Part of the purpose of any lab course is to gain skills of manipulation of the tools of the specific course (basic surgical tools in anatomy, chemical equipment in chem lab courses). The problem is that many schools REPLACE the hands-on work with "computer instruction"--cutting out half (or more than half) of the value of the course.

[jackbill]

I design computer based instruction for a living. I have seen some pretty neat disection simulations.

And I've seen some very realistic computer simulations of battle. But, know what? Ain't the same. No way, no how.

[aruanan]

I design computer based instruction for a living. I have seen some pretty neat disection simulations.

Yes, but unless you're actually dissecting something, you're just watching a fancy film strip, something on the order of Debbie Dissects Dallas.