Presenters:
Eric Gantwerker, Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, USA; Daniel Salcedo, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan.

Date: Monday 13th December 2021

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Summary: 
Gaming is a growing trend in health professions education, but do games really help develop real-world skills? Does it really work or is it just hype?
Find the answer to these questions and many more in this exciting webinar as we explore this interesting topic with a rich collection of practical examples and real-life use cases.
Games will be played, and fun will be had, and some amazing learning will happen as a result. Do not miss this unique opportunity to dive into the world of gaming.

Educational Needs or Gaps to be Addressed:
This webinar will address the use of gaming as an innovative methodology to create active learning experiences that engage learners allowing them to be entertained while actually learning useful professional skills.

Aim/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe several of the underlying theories behind games.
2. Detail the role that games can play in an educational experience.
3. Describe some of the advanced technologies being used in games.
4. Analyse and critique current games in healthcare and education.
5. Develop a hypothetical game-enabled learning experience.

Format and Interactivity:
Attendees will interact with presenters and colleagues in an active discussion about games. The webinar will include the analysis of personal experiences and case studies, allowing participants to come to their conclusions about the use of games for health professions education.
A showcase of interactive games will be utilized during the session to give examples of use cases and current trends.

Anticipated Outcomes:

• Attendees will have a better understanding of the technology, psychology, and design principles core to game development.
• Attendees will have a greater understanding of how games can be used in health professions education.
• Attendees will gain practical knowledge to begin using games in their own educational experiences.

Target Audience:
Any faculty, trainees, or students interested in games in Health Professions Education

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