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Establishing a virtual learning environment: a nursing experience.
1KPMG Canada's Business School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 26, 2011
Summary
Virtual worlds offer a safe space for nurses to practice skills. This study details creating a virtual hospital in Second Life® for over 500 nurses, providing insights for educational virtual environment development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Virtual Learning Environments
- Digital Health
Background:
- Virtual worlds are increasingly popular for education.
- Implementing virtual technology in healthcare education presents unique challenges.
- Nurses require safe, innovative training environments to enhance skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a virtual hospital in Second Life® for nursing education.
- To share insights and guidelines for creating and utilizing virtual environments in healthcare learning.
- To provide a foundational resource for organizations exploring virtual world integration.
Main Methods:
- A virtual hospital with two nursing units was constructed in the Second Life® platform over several months.
- Over 500 nurses participated in role-playing exercises within the virtual hospital.
- The process involved addressing challenges in platform installation, building, user preparation, and activity design.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of a functional virtual hospital environment for nursing education.
- Over 500 nurses engaged in simulated practice, fostering a safe learning space.
- Valuable insights were gained regarding the development, implementation, and educational potential of virtual worlds.
Conclusions:
- Virtual worlds, such as Second Life®, can be effectively utilized for healthcare education.
- Careful planning and user preparation are crucial for successful virtual learning environment implementation.
- This experience offers practical guidance for institutions seeking to integrate virtual reality into their educational strategies.
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