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Exploring virtual reality as a platform for distance team-based learning
Leanne Coyne1, Jody K Takemoto1, Brittany L Parmentier1
1The University of Texas at Tyler, Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, TX 75799, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) offers an engaging solution for online pharmacy education, enabling team-based learning (TBL) without physical presence. Participants found VR-TBL enjoyable and desired future courses in this immersive format.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Educational Technology
- Virtual Reality Applications
Background:
- Online distance education is prevalent in pharmacy, yet replicating engaging learning experiences like team-based learning (TBL) remains a challenge.
- Virtual reality (VR) presents a potential solution to deliver interactive TBL in online settings, overcoming geographical barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a platform for delivering engaging team-based learning (TBL) experiences in online pharmacy education.
- To assess student engagement, immersion, comfort, and overall desirability of VR-based TBL.
Main Methods:
- A modified team-based learning (TBL) exercise was conducted in a virtual reality (VR) environment.
- Participants completed a post-experience survey with Likert-type questions to evaluate their perceptions of the VR-TBL session.
Main Results:
- The vast majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed with survey statements, with 94.4% finding the experience fun and 94.4% willing to take future courses in VR.
- Positive feedback indicated high levels of engagement and desirability, though areas for technological and pedagogical improvement were noted.
Conclusions:
- Virtual reality (VR) demonstrates significant potential as a valuable tool for facilitating online, distance team-based learning (TBL) in pharmacy education.
- Further research and development are warranted to optimize VR-TBL platforms for enhanced usability and learning outcomes.
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