NWO-funded research into game-based learning, using abcdeSIM, by Erasmus MC and Maastricht University, in collaboration with IJsfontein and VirtualMedSchool: “Identifying indicators to guide adaptive scaffolding in games.” Research by: Tjitske J.E. Faber, Mary E.W. Dankbaar, Rob Kickert, Walter W. van den Broek en Jeroen J.G. van Merriënboer. Highlights: • Adaptive scaffolding may enhance learning in game-based learning environments. • Potential indicators for scaffolding include a...
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NWO-funded research “How prior knowledge affects problem-solving performance in a medical simulation game: Using game-logs and eye-tracking,” using our serious game AbcdeSIM. Research by: Joy Yeonjoo Lee, Jeroen Donkers, Halszka Jarodzka, and Jeroen J.G. van Merriënboer. Highlights: • Developing theory-based indicators of expertise leads to sound validation. • Experts show higher systematicity in their task approach than novices. • Experts attend critical areas more and...
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VirtualMedSchool will be present at the symposium “Game-Based Learning of Complex Skills: State of the Art and Future Directions,” which takes place Monday, October 3rd, in the World Trade Center Rotterdam. This symposium concludes a NWO-funded research into game-based learning by Erasmus MC and Maastricht University, in collaboration with IJsfontein and VirtualMedSchool, for which our abdeSIM has been used. In addition, we say goodbye to...
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October 18th our CEO attended as speaker during the ASPA-FLEX Webinar Series, entitled: “Learning airway through simulation”. It was a very interesting webinar. This webinar has been organized by the Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists e-Education Committee (ASPA, www.aspa-2000.com) Upcoming, we will also speak at the SIMS Challenge 2020 finals on November 5th, 2020. More information about this event can be found at http://www.seriousgamesasia.com/simsc2020/sims-challenge-2020/ ...
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June 11nd we had a guest lecture for students of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), for their cohort about serious game designing. The students first attended our battle in order to experience our game, afterward through Zoom we discussed the game, our CEO Ronald Nanninga told them more about serious gaming and our abcdeSIM. It was a very interesting and positive conversation,...
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Op 8 november as zal VirtualMedschool samen met dr. Nicole Hunfeld, apotheek Erasmus MC, aanwezig zijn en spreken bij de jubileumeditie van de Nederlandse Ziekenhuisfarmaciedagen, thema: Schitteren in de toekomst. Tijdens de sessie “Zo doen wij het” zullen wij u meer vertellen over onze Serious Game AbcdeSIM en het gebruik hiervan voor apothekers in opleiding. Deze sessie vindt as vrijdag 08 november plaats van 14.10...
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AbcdeSIM featured in the paper “Bolstering Stealth Assessment in Serious Games,” written by Konstantinos Georgiadis, Tjitske Faber, and Wim Westera. This paper will be presented on the GALA Conf 2019 in Athens, November 27-29. About the paper: “A new study entitled “Bolstering Stealth Assessment in Serious Games” by Konstantinos Georgiadis et al. prove the wellness of the abcdeSIM game for training people in emergency care...
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Op maandag 24 juni as zullen wij aanwezig zijn op het InnovationQuarter Jaarevent. Wij zullen hier tevens een korte presentatie houden tijdens het voorprogramma. Dit jaar staat impact centraal, ImpaQt voor Zuid-Holland. Het event zal plaatsvinden in de Rotterdamse Van Nelle Fabriek, bedacht voor ondernemerschap, ontworpen om te innoveren. Kom je ook? Meer informatie en aanmelden, klik hier
Op 28 maart a.s. zal VirtualMedSchool tijdens het LHS010 ontbijt spreken over AbcdeSIM. Onderwerpen die besproken worden zijn; Wat was aanleiding voor de game: vanuit welke vraag? Welke markt wordt er bediend met deze game; Met wie ontwikkeld; hoe verliep het ontwikkelproces; Welke innovatieroute is doorlopen; Wie opdrachtgever / bekostiging? funding? Hoe verliep dit proces Hoe pak je verdere opschaling en implementatie aan. Lessons learned. Na...
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The Dutch Society for Simulation in Healthcare (DSSH) and the Serious Game Association Singapore (SGA), formalized their cooperation by signing the memorandum of understanding (MUO). This took place at the Serious Games Conference in Singapore, and in presence of Mrs. Vonno, the Dutch ambassador in Singapore. The link between DSSH and SGA was initiated by VirtualMedSchool. DSSH and SGA will start a Serious Games Evaluation Framework...
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