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Mark Shufflebottom, Lecturer in Interactive Design and researcher in IPE, has just completed work on an innovative virtual learning environment for use in medical training. The project, a collaboration with the School of Heath and Social Care and NHS South West, was one of three NHS e-learning initiatives. Mark was commissioned by Andy Pulman, the Web Team leader for the School of Health and Social Care to create a web-based virtual simulation of an infection control scenario. An interactive environment that would allow inter-professional education for pre-qualified and qualified staff and let learners engage with thesimulation, anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Academics in HSC contributed scenarios for simulation within Wessexville, three of which were developed to completion.
Infection control was chosen as the pilot for the first incarnation of the Wessexville VLE. You can see screenshots from the project here. Mark highlights the benefits of serious game play as a learning experience. ‘Studies confirm that people learn better if they have some control over their learning experience and enjoy the activity. Immersive environments like this can have a real advantage in helping people absorb and retain knowledge.’ The structure of a game also enhances different learning styles, visual, auditory and kinesthetic. The other advantage is that it is a safe environment ‘People can learn from their mistakes without dire consequences.’ The Wessexville is currently being road tested by staff and students within IHCS and will later be presented to the Dorset Infection Control Forum. |
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