Presented at Educational Technology Strategies Conference in Toronto, Canada on March 2, 2011.

1. Stephanie Gerald Educational Technologist University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas, USA Virtual Worlds:How computer-simulated environments can impact and improve teaching and learning

2. You will learn.. Background Projects Students Lessons learned

3. You will learn.. How we integrated virtual worlds into our health care courses and curriculum Background Projects Students Lessons learned

4. You will learn.. How we created our virtual world projects around specific learning tasks Background Projects Students Lessons learned

5. You will learn.. How students improved their real world skills Background Projects Students Lessons learned

6. You will learn.. How you can make the most out of using virtual worlds in teaching and learning Background Projects Students Lessons learned

7. Respiratory Care Education Health Information Management Diagnostic Ultrasound & Vascular Technology Dietetics & Nutrition Nurse Anesthesia Education Cytotechnology Hearing & Speech/Audiology Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Nuclear Medicine Technology Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy Education The University of Kansas Medical Center School of Allied Health – 581 students School of Medicine – 1762 students School of Nursing – 722 students Background

8. Need a Learning Environment Cost effective Background Engaging and Exciting Simulate real world situations

9. Second Life at KUMC Promoted the island to faculty as a new environment for learning tasks Background Purchased a Virtual Island for private access KUMC Isle

10. You will learn.. Communication - Simulation - Roleplay- Background Projects Students Lessons learned

11. Project 1 Communication Projects Students give a speech in the auditorium or create poster presentations that are displayed in the poster pavilion on the island.

12. Project 2 Simulation Students can see a replica of the hospital operating room, and practice basic procedural steps to test their decision making skills in the operating room. Projects

13. Project 3 Roleplay Students play the role of a physical therapist or occupational therapist, while the instructors play the role of a potential patient in a home assessment situation. Projects

14. You will learn.. Students improved their real world skills Speaking – Professionalism – Working with patients – Background Projects Students Lessons learned

15. Speaking and Presentation Skills “Presenting in Second Life produced just as many nerves as speaking in real life.” “Prepared me to create a professional slide presentation, since I knew the slides would be open for anyone to see.” Students

16. Professionalism Dress code Working in teams Social Media/Online environment Students

17. Working with Patients “Roleplay in Second Life helped me to better understand how to speak to patients in a home assessment.” “Good practice before we actually have to work with patients.” Students “Since I had time to react slowly in SL, I could focus more on what I would say.”

18. You will learn.. When to use – When not to use – Things to know before beginning a Second Life Project Background Projects Students Lessons learned

20. When you want to bring people together.

21. When you need an environment to visualize a concept

22. When you need something different - Just don’t use it just to use it, have a purposeLessons learned

24. Under 18 – Teen grid

25. When you only want to use it because it’s “cool” or “neat” – you need a purpose firstLessons learned

27. If you want privacy, pay for land

28. Some people experience dizziness

29. Define learning tasks beforehandLessons learned

30. Questions? Thank you for attending!