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Master the essentials of conducting simulation-based education ‘at a distance’ (virtually)with this 8-week online course. Designed for educators new to distance learning, it enhances your expertise in delivering impactful, evidence-based education with the capabilities of simulation through project-based learning—perfect for advancing your practice and scholarship.
Simulation-based education continues to evolve, transcending traditional brick-and-mortar facilities. Faculty must embrace innovative tools and methodologies to support distance learning and meet the educational needs of modern learners. This 8-week online course, rooted in decades of academic and practical teaching expertise, empowers educators with foundational skills to effectively integrate simulation-based teaching into distance and online education.
Learners will engage in a high-touch, collaborative online environment, buildinga community of interprofessional educators and practitioners. Through project-based learning, participants will explore the use of contemporary and emerging technologies, analyze challenges, and craft solutions to enhance distance simulation teaching.
This course provides:
● A foundation in distance simulation best practices and principles.
● Practical insights into leveraging multi-modal technologies.
● Exposure to commercially produced software and hardware solutions.
● Opportunities to collaborate on the development of educational tools and distance-based simulations.
Ideal for healthcare educators and faculty, this course prepares participants to deliver impactful, evidence-based distance simulation education, equipping them to address the evolving demands of learners, institutions, and clinical practice globally.
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● Describe principles of distance simulation and andragogy (adult learning).
● Discuss best practices for distance simulation teaching.
● Evaluate emerging technologies for distance education.
● Identify challenges in distance simulation teaching paradigms.
● Develop solutions using educational games and simulations.
● Integrate hardware and software into health sciences curricula.
● Collaborate with peers to design distance simulation strategies.
● Build a foundation for interprofessional distance simulation practice.
● Create a vision for future distance simulation-based education solutions.
● Describe best practices for pitching innovative technology ideas to leadership.
Week 1: Describing the Foundations of Distance Simulation
Explore the complexity of teaching and learning in distance simulation. Discuss published guidelines, compare in-person and distance simulation, and address psychological safety. Begin planning a distance simulation scenario.
Week 2: Developing Objectives and Goals
Create measurable learner outcomes and align them with appropriate technologies. Design objectives for your simulation scenario and share with peers for feedback.
Week 3: Designing Scenarios and Implementation Plans
Build a detailed simulation scenario and draft an implementation plan. Explore tools and resources for effective integration. Collaborate with peers and faculty to refine your work.
Week 4: Scenario Development and PilotTesting
Finalize your simulation scenario, including pre-briefing, storyline, debriefing, and outcomes. Pilot test the scenario and adjust based on feedback.
Week 5: Overcoming Challenges in Distance Simulation
Identify challenges and successes in building and implementing distance simulations. Compare experiences with in-person simulation design. Finalize your scenario and implementation plan.
Week 6: Communicating with Leaders Effectively and Pitching Technology
Develop an elevator pitch for innovative distance simulation tools or ideas. Collaborate to refine presentations and strategies for gaining leadership support and buy-in.
Week 7: Developing and Refining Leadership Pitch Decks
Create a comprehensive pitch deck for leadership to showcase your simulation design or innovative technology ideas. Give and receive peer feedback to refine your presentation and strategy.
Week 8: Implementing and Presenting Simulation Scenarios
Present and facilitate your completed simulation scenario with your group. Participate as learners in other groups’ simulations. Submit your final pitch deck, integrating feedback from peers and faculty.
“I was surprised how different distance simulation is from in-person simulation and I learned how to manage those differences.”
“I didn’t realize the preparation it takes to prepare for distance sim. The technology piece adds a nuance I wasn’t expecting. I am so glad I took this course!”
“I’ve been doing distance simulation for over 10 years in rural settings and I was surprised to learn and practice things that I didn’t consider before!”
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