Learning in a Virtual World: Experience with Using Second Life for Medical Education
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Volume:
12
Issue:
1
Copyright:
2010
Description:
The authors designed and delivered a pilot postgraduate medical education program in the virtual world, Second Life to explore the potential of a virtual world for delivering continuing medical education (CME) designed for physicians; determine possible instructional designs using SL for CME; understand the limitations of SL for CME; understand the barriers, solutions, and costs associated with using SL, including required training; and measure participant learning outcomes and feedback. [adapted from abstract]
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