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Michael A Veronin¹, Lacy Daniels, Elaine Demps

¹Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Kingsville, TX, USA ; Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Kingsville, TX, USA.

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Pharmacy students using Second Life (SL), a virtual world, showed improved understanding of drug safety and patient communication. This interactive approach enhanced practical skills and engagement in pharmacy education.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Educational Technology
Virtual Learning Environments

Background:

Interactive case studies are crucial for pharmacy curricula.
Rangel College of Pharmacy implemented an elective course using Second Life (SL), a 3D virtual environment, for Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Observation:

The course utilized SL for pharmacy education and training, focusing on a case-based approach.
Virtual worlds like SL foster inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills.
Students engaged with ten case scenarios on drug safety and patient communication using avatars in a virtual classroom.

Findings:

Active learning activities in SL, including role-playing, improved student participation and performance.
Student assessments included SL participation, assignments, and online exams.
Course evaluations revealed positive student perceptions of content, delivery, and flexibility.

Implications:

The use of virtual worlds like SL enhances practical pharmacy issues awareness and communication skills.
This educational model successfully increased student knowledge and preparedness for clinical rotations.
Interactive virtual environments offer a flexible and engaging platform for advanced pharmacy training.