title: The power of online role-play simulations: technology in nursing education.
abstract: The use and evaluation of an innovative Web-based technology and its suitability for promoting realism when interacting in clinical nursing situations are described. Also discussed are the development, implementation and evaluation of online role-play simulation. Student and faculty-centered insights are shared about the simulation and the technology supporting it. This Web-based learning experience validated literature review findings and offered new understanding about extended learning, projected realism, diversity, seriousness, non-verbal prompting, and evaluation. This simulation used the Fablusi platform in which students experienced the outcomes of their decisions and actions. This Web-based technology can be adapted for different student groups to enhance learning.
authors.affiliation: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Canada. nelsond@siast.sk.ca
authors.forename: Denise L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Blenkin
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016544:Patient Simulation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012381:Role Playing; D012525:Saskatchewan