Texas A&M Veterinary Triage and Crisis Simulation
VWBPE 2021 Immersive Experience
Presented: March 08, 2021
Hosts: Random Cole; Xandi Mars; wildcat winger (zebra3ms) (SL) Dr. Debra L. Zoran, DVM (RL); BetoKaleb (SL)Dr. Noberto F. Espitia (RL); WombatHN (SL) Dr. Frank M. Cerfogli, DVM (RL)
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and their virtual world facilitators demonstrate and discuss their tornado disaster simulations in Second Life. In active use for over 5 years, the VET crisis simulation is used to immerse Texas A&M veterinary students in emergency situations requiring animal triage, site security, situational awareness, media awareness and other skills they will need when facing real-world disaster scenarios.
- Experience a complex virtual disaster simulation for emergency animal triage.
- Explore the role of environment and strong roleplaying in immersion and learning retention.
Accessibility: Speakeasy HUD tool
Directions: Second Life account is required to participate. Access to this location is restricted. Attendees must be members of the VWBPE group in Second Life. Join the group and wear your tag!
Location (Second Life): http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ALAMOS/203/88/33
Open for self-directed exploration after the event: No
