Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 1, 2026
09:01
Development of an Audio-based Virtual Gaming Environment to Assist with Navigation Skills in the Blind
Published on: March 27, 2013
14.9K
Use of virtual games for interactive learning in a pharmacy curriculum
Jerika T Lam1, Mary A Gutierrez1, Jeff A Goad1
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Rd, RHS Campus, Irvine, CA 92618, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Educational virtual games in pharmacy education significantly improved student pharmacists' attitudes and satisfaction. This study explored the impact of Mimycx virtual learning experiences on engagement and learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Educational Technology
- Game-Based Learning
Background:
- Traditional pharmacy curricula face challenges in student engagement.
- Innovative teaching methods are needed to enhance learning experiences.
- Virtual reality and gaming offer new pedagogical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess student pharmacists' attitudes and satisfaction with educational virtual games.
- To evaluate the impact of virtual gaming on learning and engagement in pharmacy courses.
- To explore the effectiveness of Mimycx quests in Healthcare Communication and Psychiatry/Neurology.
Main Methods:
- First-year student pharmacists participated in Mimycx virtual game quests.
- Students were assigned to teams to complete assigned games.
- Pre- and post-quest questionnaires were administered voluntarily via Qualtrics.
Main Results:
- A total of 79 students participated, with 66 completing questionnaires.
- Students reported increased familiarity with virtual gaming concepts.
- Significant changes in attitudes and satisfaction toward the Mimycx virtual learning experience were observed.
Conclusions:
- Virtual gaming technology can enhance student pharmacists' learning and classroom engagement.
- The Mimycx experience increased familiarity with virtual educational gaming.
- No significant differences were found in attitudes toward communication and teamwork.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Virtual Work
1.4K
The principle of virtual work states that if a body is in static and dynamic equilibrium, then the sum of all the virtual work done by all external forces and couple moments for any given virtual displacement must be zero.
In static equilibrium, a body can experience an imaginary or virtual movement, such as displacement or rotation. The virtual work done by a force is equal to the dot product of force and virtual displacement in the direction of the force. When it comes to virtually rotating a...
In static equilibrium, a body can experience an imaginary or virtual movement, such as displacement or rotation. The virtual work done by a force is equal to the dot product of force and virtual displacement in the direction of the force. When it comes to virtually rotating a...
1.4K
01:24Social Foundations of Self I: Play and Game
213
The development of self in children is deeply rooted in social interactions, mainly through stages of play and structured games. These stages, outlined by sociologist George Herbert Mead, illustrate how children progressively learn to understand and adopt social roles, forming a cohesive sense of self.The Play Stage: Imitation and Simple Role-TakingIn the early years of childhood, the play stage is characterized by imitative behavior, where children engage in role-playing based on familiar...
213
01:14Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness
2.6K
Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
2.6K
01:13Principle of Virtual Work: Problem Solving
1.7K
The principle of virtual work is an essential concept in the field of mechanics and engineering. This is used to solve problems related to the equilibrium of a structure or system. It is based on the assumption that if a system is in equilibrium, the work done by all the forces during a virtual displacement is zero. This principle is applied by considering virtual displacements of the system and the corresponding work done by internal and external forces.
To apply the principle of virtual work,...
To apply the principle of virtual work,...
1.7K
02:39Predator-Prey Interactions
21.6K
Predators consume prey for energy. Predators that acquire prey and prey that avoid predation both increase their chances of survival and reproduction (i.e., fitness). Routine predator-prey interactions elicit mutual adaptations that improve predator offenses, such as claws, teeth, and speed, as well as prey defenses, including crypsis, aposematism, and mimicry. Thus, predator-prey interactions resemble an evolutionary arms race.
21.6K
01:27Associative Learning
1.3K
Associative learning is a fundamental concept in behavioral psychology, wherein a connection is established between two stimuli or events, leading to a learned response. This process is critical in understanding how behaviors are acquired and modified. Conditioning, the mechanism through which associations are formed, can be divided into two main types: classical conditioning and operant conditioning, each elucidating different aspects of associative learning.
Classical conditioning, also known...
Classical conditioning, also known...
1.3K