Interactive immersive learning in higher education.
An expanded definition of simulation encompasses patient simulators, avatars, and virtual learning environments. This article explains the elements and advantages of each of these education modalities.
Mattis
Patrick
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey, USA. mattispl@umdnj.edu
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface