Technical Challenges and Solutions: Creating Virtual Environments for a Health Science Interprofessional Course

Authors

Erika deJong, University of Alberta
Dave Chodos, University of Alberta
Pawel Kuras, University of Alberta
Patricia Boechler, University of Alberta
Eleni Stroulia, University of Alberta
Michael Carbonaro, University of Alberta
Sharla King, University of Alberta

Abstract

Virtual interactive environments such as Second Life are emerging as innovative tools that can support and enhance learning in various educational domains. However, for the educational practitioner new to these environments, developing educational settings and activities in a virtual environment can appear to be technically complex and beyond their area of expertise. This case study describes some of the technical challenges encountered and the solutions derived during the development of a virtual world for the delivery of a health science interprofessional communications course.

DOI

10.46743/1540-580X/2011.1374

Recommended Citation

deJong E, Chodos D, Kuras P, Boechler P, Stroulia E, Carbonaro M, et al. Technical Challenges and Solutions: Creating Virtual Environments for a Health Science Interprofessional Course. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2011 Oct 01;9(4), Article 7.