Virtual World Interactive Disaster Training
The purpose of this project explores the usefulness of combining traditional multimedia instruction with “virtual world” technologies for disaster preparedness training. Traditional multimedia instruction using both professional graphics and narration provides a highly engaging learning experience teaching factual information about various HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) duty positions. Learners then enter an online 'virtual' hospital environment constructed train hospital staff for disaster response in a series of realistic scenarios. Both training components – the multimedia instruction and the virtual world – are designed to prepare participants for upcoming C-MAX (Collaborative Multi-Agency Disaster Exercise) disaster drills.
- Emergency Wireless Email [PDF, 9.11 MB]
- Virtual World Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Training [PDF, 3.00 MB]
- Using Virtual World Technology for Disaster Training [Word document, 299 KB]
- Poster: Using Virtual World Technology for Disaster Training
For more information, please contact Victor Cid.
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