Using 360° Video to Enable Affective Learning in Nursing Education.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• The affective domain, focusing on emotions and values, remains underemphasized in nursing education despite its importance.
• Global concerns exist regarding standards of practice, empathy, and care in nursing.
• Emerging technologies like 360° video offer new avenues for affective learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the use of 360° video in virtual reality (VR) to enhance affective learning for nursing and medical students.
• To provide students with insights into the patient experience and operating room orientation.

Main Methods:

• Developed a 360° video experience using virtual reality (VR) technology.
• Applied the taxonomy of the affective domain to inform the design of the educational intervention.

Main Results:

• The 360° video created an engaging and informative learning experience for students.
• Understanding the hierarchical nature of the affective domain is crucial for designing effective teaching strategies.

Conclusions:

• Affective learning has historically been challenging to deliver and assess.
• 360° video technology offers a consistent, reproducible, and engaging method for delivering affective education.