The Implications of Virtual Learning & Gamification on Post-Secondary Learners

Amineh Olad, Learning Technologies Facilitator Julie Rivers, Professor of Nursing

Excerpt from our lecture at the Higher Education Summit, 2014

Combining video game-based learning tools with an Academic Curriculum

Innovative Instructional Strategy

-Revitalize programming by sparking student curiosity

-Invite learners into a problem-focused space, where they can utilize information from lectures and readings to practice routine skills and develop mastery-level understanding

-Design experiences around what students might be thinking and doing within their respective field(s), carefully graduating complexity for a holistic experience

Baccalaureate nursing program students completing COPD scenario in simulation lab

Case Study: Clinical Nursing Why we are exploring VLE’s for Nursing

Student placements in hospital environments are becoming increasingly difficult to secure. As a result, these experiences are being supplemented, and at times, replaced by manikin simulation-based learning activities that are very resource intensive.

Medical-based games that currently exist do not always align with best practice guidelines and course/program learning objectives. Building games from simulation design templates permits a very focused and direct link to course learning outcomes and best practice guidelines.

Acute Stroke: Patient is performing task from neurologic system assessment

Case Study: Clinical Nursing cont.

Scenarios: Cardio Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (featured above), Acute Stroke, Paediatric Pneumonia, Cardiac Dysfunction, and Hypoglycemia eDocumentation: Students are

required to fill out eDocs, SBAR, sign/date MAR, and complete a Quiz

Clinical Nursing Cont.

Images of the Tools and Medication Wheel Menus. After selecting a piece of equipment to use, the player may be able to choose additional equipment attachments needed for patient treatment. For example, after selecting the Venturi mask, the player must identify the appropriate adaptor that attaches to the mask to ensure the correct amount of oxygen will be delivered.