Comment Re:Two Sides to the Coin (Score 1) 126
Bravo for this intelligent and reasonable response. Knee-jerk vitriol from the Second Life haters out there who don't get it and don't want to (or don't have the intelligence to) abound in forums, but this relatively new technology of interactive virtual space has much to offer currently and even more potential as it improves.
Your description of this training facility by Imperial College as a (and should be ONLY) "go between" introduction that makes a transition from the printed textbook to the hands-on live training is right on. It was exactly what I was thinking when I visited the facility about a week ago and ran through a couple of the simulations. Reading scenarios in a textbook is one thing, but having a real-time activity to participate in is much more compelling and thought-provoking. The fact that the patient in front of you will "die" if you make a mistake definitely gets the adrenalin going and most assuredly has value as a training tool.
Good luck with your simulation project, I'm sure it will be a valuable tool in the education process.
Your description of this training facility by Imperial College as a (and should be ONLY) "go between" introduction that makes a transition from the printed textbook to the hands-on live training is right on. It was exactly what I was thinking when I visited the facility about a week ago and ran through a couple of the simulations. Reading scenarios in a textbook is one thing, but having a real-time activity to participate in is much more compelling and thought-provoking. The fact that the patient in front of you will "die" if you make a mistake definitely gets the adrenalin going and most assuredly has value as a training tool.
Good luck with your simulation project, I'm sure it will be a valuable tool in the education process.
