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The Use of Virtual Reality Simulation to Improve Technical Skill in the Undergraduate Medical Imaging Student
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Gunn, Therese; Jones, Lee; Bridge, Pete; Rowntree, Pam; Nissen, Lisa – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
In recent years, simulation has increasingly underpinned the acquisition of pre-clinical skills by undergraduate medical imaging (diagnostic radiography) students. This project aimed to evaluate the impact of an innovative virtual reality (VR) learning environment on the development of technical proficiency by students. The study assessed the…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Medical Students, Simulated Environment, Educational Technology
A Review and Synthesis of Recent Research in Second Life
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Fang, Yu-Shen; Lee, Lung-Sheng – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: Applications of online Second Life (SL) prevail over the world. The purpose of this paper is to make a review and synthesis of recent research studies on SL. Design/methodology/approach: Documental analysis is employed. Totally, 135 research publications, published in 2006-2008, are reviewed and synthesized. Findings: Findings are as…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Methodology, Literature Reviews, Research Reports
A Case Study on the Use of Games and Simulations in Primary Schools.
Ellington, Henry – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1992
Describes the Grampion Primary Industry Project, a curriculum development project which used games, role playing, and simulation to teach students from kindergarten through grade seven about the business world. Outcomes showed the project succeeded in achieving objectives all across the primary curriculum. Specific games are described. (three…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Business, Case Studies, Curriculum Development