Learn how teachers are using the Virtual Business simulations in their classrooms with great success.
“The Knowledge Matters sims fit into the teen culture. They make learning fun for the students, which obviously makes it even more fun for me.”
Gerri Kimble
Business and Marketing Teacher Hoover High School Hoover, AL
“I think we’re starting to see a return to reality-based teaching of job skills, but this time by using technology to simulate real-world Situations.”
John Prchal
Teacher Harrell Accelerated Learning Center Wichita Falls, Texas
“They can look at their hotel’s daily profits and see what’s suffering – whether it’s not enough room rentals, or if their customers are complaining because there aren’t enough wait staff, or if the house-keeping staff is not doing its job.”
Lesly McBride
Teacher Colonial Heights High School Colonial Heights, VA
Gerri Kimble has been using Knowledge Matters Simulations for 15 years. She loves seeing how her students can apply concepts they learn in class to real life scenarios in the simulations.
Louis DiCesare
Business Teacher & DECA Adviser Irondequoit High School
Louis DiCesare describes how the usage data available to educators within Virtual Business simulations provides insight to student performance. He also mentions how practicing for competitions can further motivate students.
Vincent Wu
Personal Finance Teacher Washington High School
Vincent Wu describes how the Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Simulations can help a teacher with their curriculum. He also shares a story of one of his students who was inspired to pursue business in college after using the retail simulations.
Jason Uhry
Teacher Sherando High School
Jason Uhry has used the Knowledge Matters Simulations in his classes for nearly 20 years. He appreciates how immersive the experience is for his students, making it feel like they are in the real world. Students apply concepts they learn through lectures by using the Virtual Business – Sports and Entertainment Simulations in his classes.
Mark Payeur
Personal Finance Teacher Hillsboro-Deering High School
Marc Payeur has used Knowledge Matters Simulations for over 20 years and is the DECA advisor at his school. Payuer offers his testimonial about two of his students who found great success after using the Virtual Business Simulations.
Louis DiCesare
Business Teacher & DECA Adviser Irondequoit High School
Louis DiCesare shares that students applying the lessons learned in class in simulation format creates excitement and engagement with the “point and click” generation.
Gerri Kimble
Personal Finance Teacher Hoover High School
Gerri Kimble has been using Knowledge Matters Simulations for 15 years. She loves seeing how her students can apply concepts they learn in class to real life scenarios in the simulations.
Louis DiCesare
Business Teacher & DECA Adviser Irondequoit High School
Louis DiCesare describes how the usage data available to educators within Virtual Business simulations provides insight to student performance. He also mentions how practicing for competitions can further motivate students.
Vincent Wu
Personal Finance Teacher Washington High School
Vincent Wu describes how the Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Simulations can help a teacher with their curriculum. He also shares a story of one of his students who was inspired to pursue business in college after using the retail simulations.
Jason Uhry
Teacher Sherando High School
Jason Uhry has used the Knowledge Matters Simulations in his classes for nearly 20 years. He appreciates how immersive the experience is for his students, making it feel like they are in the real world. Students apply concepts they learn through lectures by using the Virtual Business – Sports and Entertainment Simulations in his classes.
Mark Payeur
Personal Finance Teacher Hillsboro-Deering High School
Marc Payeur has used Knowledge Matters Simulations for over 20 years and is the DECA advisor at his school. Payuer offers his testimonial about two of his students who found great success after using the Virtual Business Simulations.
Louis DiCesare
Business Teacher & DECA Adviser Irondequoit High School
Louis DiCesare shares that students applying the lessons learned in class in simulation format creates excitement and engagement with the “point and click” generation.
Gerri Kimble
Personal Finance Teacher Hoover High School
Gerri Kimble has been using Knowledge Matters Simulations for 15 years. She loves seeing how her students can apply concepts they learn in class to real life scenarios in the simulations.
Louis DiCesare
Business Teacher & DECA Adviser Irondequoit High School
Louis DiCesare describes how the usage data available to educators within Virtual Business simulations provides insight to student performance. He also mentions how practicing for competitions can further motivate students.
Vincent Wu
Personal Finance Teacher Washington High School
Vincent Wu describes how the Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Simulations can help a teacher with their curriculum. He also shares a story of one of his students who was inspired to pursue business in college after using the retail simulations.
Teacher Stories: Podcasts
Bridgette Wilkins
Business Teacher Pearland High School Perland, TX
Bridgette shares her career path, experience shifting teaching modes during the pandemic and ideas for teachers just starting out.
Business Teacher Johnston High School Johnston, IA
How they got started teaching, tips and tricks for teaching business, marketing, and personal finance to high school students, and how teachers use Virtual Business simulations in their classrooms.
Personal Finance Teacher North Technical High School St. Louis County
How they got started teaching, tips and tricks for teaching business, marketing, and personal finance to high school students, and how teachers use Virtual Business simulations in their classrooms.
Marley describes how she was able to apply what she learned through the Knowledge Matters simulations to her retail experience working at Forever 21. The Simulations excite her about learning business through fashion and retail since that is something she is passionate about.
Nick Hoover High School
Nick from Hoover High School uses the real life skills he learns through the Knowledge Matters simulations in his job at a restaurant and shares how they can prepare him for a future in business.
Mason Hillsboro Deering High School
Mason shares how the Knowledge Matters Simulations helped him realize what career path he could take and how he can incorporate his love for sports in his future.
Cayden Irondequoit High School
Cayden compares her experiences at a professional sport event to what she learned through the Knowledge Matters Virtual Simulations. She enjoyed seeing how what she learned applied in the real world. Cayden also explains how she is motivated to take her career in a certain direction thanks to the simulations.
Marley Hoover High School
Marley describes how she was able to apply what she learned through the Knowledge Matters simulations to her retail experience working at Forever 21. The Simulations excite her about learning business through fashion and retail since that is something she is passionate about.
Nick Hoover High School
Nick from Hoover High School uses the real life skills he learns through the Knowledge Matters simulations in his job at a restaurant and shares how they can prepare him for a future in business.
Mason Hillsboro Deering High School
Mason shares how the Knowledge Matters Simulations helped him realize what career path he could take and how he can incorporate his love for sports in his future.
Cayden Irondequoit High School
Cayden compares her experiences at a professional sport event to what she learned through the Knowledge Matters Virtual Simulations. She enjoyed seeing how what she learned applied in the real world. Cayden also explains how she is motivated to take her career in a certain direction thanks to the simulations.
Marley Hoover High School
Marley describes how she was able to apply what she learned through the Knowledge Matters simulations to her retail experience working at Forever 21. The Simulations excite her about learning business through fashion and retail since that is something she is passionate about.
Nick Hoover High School
Nick from Hoover High School uses the real life skills he learns through the Knowledge Matters simulations in his job at a restaurant and shares how they can prepare him for a future in business.
Mason Hillsboro Deering High School
Mason shares how the Knowledge Matters Simulations helped him realize what career path he could take and how he can incorporate his love for sports in his future.
