title: Avatar-assisted case studies.
abstract: Engaging students in active techniques that promote learning and socialization in nursing may be achieved using Voki technology. The authors discuss a project, and its outcomes, that used avatar-assisted case studies. Instructors looking for a new teaching technology that can be integrated into case studies are encouraged to explore this venue as an active learning technology.
authors.affiliation: Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA. jkanderson@viterbo.edu
authors.forename: Judy K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Angela M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Page
authors.forename: Deborah M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Wendorf
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D018961:Educational Technology; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D012951:Socialization; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D014584:User-Computer Interface