VirtualPREX | Simulation in Health Sciences Education | Scoop.it

"A 3D virtual world for pre-service teachers to practise professional experience (also referred to as practicum or workplace learning)

 

VirtualPrex is a mechanism whereby pre-service teachers can gain skills, confidence and techniques to support their real life professional experience prior to practicum by the use of virtual worlds. 

 

PREX = Professional Experience"

 

KF:  This type of technology should be able to be repurposed for a variety of professional contexts. Clinical settings in health sciences are probably one of glaringly obvious contexts.