Anne M. Hewitt, PHD, Seton Hall UniversitySusan S. Spencer, PHD, Seton Hall University /SWW

Danielle Mirliss, EdM, Seton Hall University Riad Twal, Ed.S., Seton Hall University

Discussion Forum

1. Who we are? Student population 2. How Virtual Learning came about at

SHU 3. Why we used virtual learning/ SL and

Play2Train scenario 4. The lessons learned: what we found

to be useful for student orientation to SL/ Play2Train

Who Are We?

SHU MHA DegreeOnline and On-Campus Delivery

Online (national and international)

7 unit courses 42 credit curriculum Bb teaching platform 3 on campus residencies

On-Campus 14 week courses 42 credit curriculum Bb teaching platform

Student Locations in Learning Team 23

Virtual Learning At SHU

Faculty Innovation Grant FIG awarded for integrating innovations into

current curriculum Introduction of Second Life learning to cohort Opportunity to tailor Play2Train environment for

Master of Healthcare Administration students Applications for both online & on campus students

Understanding Our Learner

Our Graduate Students

Digital Natives?

Digital Immigrants?

Play2Train Opportunities to Learn

Play2Train is a virtual training space in Second Life http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8182785842131047047&ei=4Q8XSa

apJIeQrALg3sDKBQ&q=Second+Life+Play2Train

Emergency Preparedness! Traditional Learning

SequenceTabletop Exercise Internal Hospital PracticeCommunity wide drills

New Option: Play2Train

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHlajeElcIk

Play2Train Scenario & Avatars

Lessons Learned

Avatar CreationBest Practices in

Developing Avatars

Preparing Avatars for a Learning Experience

Student PreparationSecond Life Competency Checklist

Remember to go all the way through Orientation Island before you start this! You will note that the majority of these skills have to do with navigation – focus on this first. You don’t have to become an expert!!!

TaskCheck-off

Second Life skill/competency

Helpful Tips

1. Walk, fly and move around Arrow keys help you move forward, backward and to the sides. Use page up to fly and page down to land. (To move quickly – run = Control R) - Teleport – right click

2. Use your camera (zoom in and out) change view

Alt & left click or VIEW (movement controls & camera controls)

3. Dress and change your appearance Under edit – customize your avatar by clicking on body parts

4. Make a friend Under edit – click friends

5. Make a landmark Click on World, Click on Create landmark here. (Landmarks can be found in your inventory).

Best Practices

• [10:58] Rosalinda Dewoitine: There was an explosion at a restaurant. Many were injured including the mayor and a local celebrity. We don't know if this is a dirty bomb or not. We need a lockdown!

• [10:59] Lyuda Nestler: HOW MANY INSURED• [10:59] Dorcas Ballyhoo: Have we confirmed it's a dirty bomb?• [10:59] BB Walworth: I just received a phone call from the media wanting to

know if the mayor is dead?• [10:59] Rosalinda Dewoitine: Someone contact EMS to find out• [11:00] Dorcas Ballyhoo: We have not confirmed that information yet• [11:00] Jamie Meltzer: listen tell them we need to be HIPPA compliant and

we have a lot of sick people here• [11:00] Rosalinda Dewoitine: Have the victims started arriving yet?• [11:00] Jamie Meltzer: does the ED need any additional staff• [11:00] Robi Sideways: What are the current staffing arrangements and

should I contact more personnel to come in• [11:01] Dorcas Ballyhoo: All communication to the media should go through

the communication officer's office

Scenario Chat 1

Questions

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