title: Interactive immersive learning in higher education.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey, USA. mattispl@umdnj.edu
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mattis
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface