Facilitators’ Experiences with Virtual Simulation and Their Impact on Learning
Author Information
Author(s): Verkuyl Margaret, Violato Efrem, Southam Theresa, Lavoie-Tremblay Mélanie, Goldsworthy Sandra, MacEachern Diane, Atack Lynda
Primary Institution: Centennial College
Hypothesis
What are the facilitators’ perceptions of their training needs and what recommendations do they have for training?
Conclusion
Effective facilitation skills are integral to quality virtual simulation experiences.
Supporting Evidence
- Trained facilitators are crucial to an effective virtual simulation experience.
- Applying simulation pedagogy positively affects student outcomes.
- Practice partners enhance the debriefing experience.
Takeaway
This study shows that having trained facilitators helps students learn better during virtual simulations.
Methodology
Exploratory qualitative research study using interviews and focus groups.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been biased due to their enthusiasm for the project.
Limitations
The study had a limited sample size and may not be generalizable due to purposive and convenience sampling.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 10 facilitators from three healthcare programs and 21 students from two programs.
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