Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

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St George's, University of London

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Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

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Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

The course Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning is an online class provided by St George's, University of London through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to use virtual scenarios to help people practice their decision making and prepare for real world challenges.

Course description

Develop the knowledge to create your own effective virtual scenarios
3 weeks

Virtual scenarios are online educational resources which help learners explore real world decisions, making both good judgements and errors in a safe environment. They are used to prepare professionals to deal with a range of workplace challenges.
On this course you will explore this technology, learning how to use virtual scenarios in your own teaching or training. You will learn from educators who are part of the WAVES network, and from experts across academia and business who provide training that spans disciplines such as medicine and health, legal and engineering.

Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) and how it works
The science of decision-making and cognition
The importance of storytelling in learning
Technologies available to support Virtual Scenarios
Planning and developing a Virtual Scenario

Reflect upon the benefits to learners of Scenario-Based Learning and interactive Virtual Scenarios
Describe the importance of storytelling and decision-making in developing engaging learning experiences
Compare the features of available Virtual Scenario authoring software tools and their suitability
Design and plan your own Virtual Scenarios
Discuss examples of Scenario-Based Learning activities and their effectiveness

This course is for teachers and trainers in any discipline who wish to create their own virtual scenarios, or learn about this approach. The course will also be of value to those studying or interested in working in education disciplines or instructional design.

St George’s, University of London
St George’s is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research.
WAVES
Widening Access to Virtual Education Scenarios is a Erasmus+ funded project which aims to making Virtual Scenarios more accessible and build a Network on the use of Virtual Scenarios.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

Course Topic

Healthcare & Medicine, How to Teach Online, Professional Development for Teachers, Teaching

University, College, Institution

St George’s, University of London

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / St George's, University of London you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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