{"id":210,"date":"2025-05-10T11:26:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T11:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/envision-vgs.com\/?page_id=210"},"modified":"2025-05-11T09:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T09:28:32","slug":"guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/envision-vgs.com\/?page_id=210","title":{"rendered":"Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd8<\/strong><strong> Guides for the Use and Development of Envision VGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The virtual simulations <em>Hello, you must be Flo!<\/em> and <em>Caring Off Duty<\/em> clearly demonstrate the educational value of Virtual Gaming Simulations (VGS) in higher health education. As the development team behind both scenarios, we are committed not only to making these tools widely accessible but also to supporting educators in their effective and meaningful integration into teaching and learning contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidelines for Implementing VGS in Educational Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For educators who wish to integrate one or both simulations into their curriculum, this section provides a clear, step-by-step implementation guide. Structured around the three key phases of simulation-based learning\u2014<em>prebriefing<\/em>, <em>simulation<\/em>, and <em>debriefing<\/em>\u2014we offer practical recommendations and pedagogical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidance on preparing learners through a thorough prebriefing process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggestions for facilitating a safe and educational simulation experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools and strategies to support post-simulation reflection and feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also recommend exploring <em>\u201cUsing Virtual Gaming Simulation: An Educator\u2019s Guide\u201d<\/em>, an open educational resource developed by our Canadian partners. With over a decade of expertise in the field, their insights have been instrumental in the development of the Envision simulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Practical Guide to Designing Your Own Virtual Gaming Simulation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For educators and instructional designers interested in developing their own VGS, we offer this <em>Designer\u2019s Guide<\/em> based on the experiences and lessons learned throughout the Envision project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through each stage of the creation process\u2014from preproduction to postproduction\u2014providing concrete examples and reflections from our own journey. Rooted in the TPACK framework (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), it highlights the practical considerations and pedagogical decisions involved in building a simulation from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our aim is to inspire and equip future designers with the tools and confidence to bring their vision to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHold the vision \u2013 trust the process.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcd8 Guides for the Use and Development of Envision VGS The virtual simulations Hello, you must be Flo! and Caring Off Duty clearly demonstrate the educational value of Virtual Gaming Simulations (VGS) in higher health education. 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