Phet simulation as a situating tool

Phet simulation is the name of a website developed and maintained by the University of Colorado, we can visit the website through https://phet.colorado.edu/ This website provides educational simulations which provide virtual learning. we can either search our topic and select our subject from physics, chemistry, maths, biology, and earth science.

I am lucky to have known this website where I can download or play the simulation on the website, this will help me let my students explore on the topic and learn virtually. Here I can provide a link to my students and let them learn through this simulation. 

For example: To teach my students about circuit construction, I can provide the link https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab_en.html, students click on this link and do their experiment there. 

Students have the authority to use and explore the materials inside the simulation to construct the right circuit.

Benefits of using phet simulations are:

1. Engages students in deep learning- apart from in-class activities, students will be curious to try out the simulation. This will let them explore and focus on the simulation where they will learn better. 
2. Practical view: students will get the feeling of reality when they learn through simulations
3. Improve retention: Students will remember for a longer time when they do it on your own. Playing with simulation lets them learn through play and will help them remember for a longer period of time. 

There are tons of simulations on this website and I suggest my readers try these simulations.