Addressing Assessment Challenges for a Multi-User Simulation with Handheld Integration (MUSHI)

Complex systems present challenges for learners in understanding different levels of emergence. We addressed these challenges by developing a framework for a multiuser simulation with integrated handheld devices (MUSHI) that supports learners in negotiating between the local and global characteristics of a complex system. In this poster, we present our work-to-date on the design of a natural selection simulation using the MUSHI framework, called MUSHI-Life. We also outline a set of challenges that arise in developing both learning and usability assessments for the unique architecture of the MUSHI framework.