Using Virtual Simulation To Increase Deep Learning in Radiography Students.

Journal: Radiologic technology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To discuss recent studies that validate the combination of traditional teaching and virtual simulation training in reducing common errors, enhancing students' confidence, improving their performance, and increasing deep learning.

Authors

  • Jennifer Little
    Assistant professor for California State University, Northridge. She has been a practicing radiologic technologist for more than 17 years, specializing in magnetic resonance imaging for 14 of those 17 years. She teaches medical imaging, pathophysiology, and research courses, specializing in radiographic and advanced imaging pathology. She also is the vice president of the California Society of Radiologic Technologists, teaches venipuncture certificate courses, and is involved with starting the first positron emission tomography-computed tomography programs on the West Coast.