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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Playful learning helps students to learn valuable skills such as persistence, collaboration, experimenting, and failure. It stimulates their intrinsic motivation, their flow, and a mindset in which they take more risks, which can increase their self-esteem and make them more resilient. In their blog series about playful learning, Yentl Croes and Emma Wiersma from Leiden University, already covered the best practices of Leiden University teachers...
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Wetenschap en games-industrie dragen met ‘serieuze computerspellen’ bij aan opleiding van medisch personeel. Uit recent onderzoek blijkt dat opzettelijk het verkeerde doen, een goede leermethode is. “Meer leren door opzettelijk een fout te maken” Artikel over AbcdeSIM in EWMagazine via Hans Luyck van IJsfontein, klik hier voor de link en hier voor het artikel. ...
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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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Rotterdam. A city rebuilt and re-designed after World War 2. A city which is home to people from 175 nationalities, that consistently evolved and adapted to become one of the most important locations in Europe. A city full of collaborative communities that drive innovation forward and deal with any challenges that might arise. A city dedicated to getting stuff done. Since the term “innovation drivers” is...
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“Virtual reality exposure before elective daycare surgery to reduce anxiety and pain in children”. VR study by the Erasmus MC Sophia Children Hospital and published in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology. The aim of this study was to investigate if virtual reality exposure (VRE) as a preparation tool for elective day care surgery in children is associated with lower levels of anxiety, pain and emergence delirium...
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Interview with our CEO Ronald Nanninga for Life Sciences & Health 010, the magazine about Life Sciences & Health companies in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This article is about the international ambition of VirtualMedSchool in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers. For the publication “Flagship on an international course”, see below links: Complete magazine in English (page 33) Article in English Complete magazine in Dutch (pag 33) Article in Dutch...
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AbcdeSIM mentioned in an article about the Serious Games Congres in Singapore. It concerns a publication in the magazine of Sing Hospital Singapore, Singhealth. You can find the link to the complete article here and the PDF file.
