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Surgical Simulation – This is the right time to adopt

When it comes to the adoption of simulation for training, perfection cannot be the goal. Optimization must be the goal. Do not wait, as this is the right time to adopt and get started on this path no matter what type of simulation technology is available for your discipline. Even the most sophisticated flight simulators are only nearly perfect. The …

Feedback vs Comments

I came across an interesting visual on social media few days back. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This one certainly is. It is a great example to understand the different between feedback and comments. Based on the above, it should be evident that the emphasis of any feedback or formal review must be on a specific …

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Comparing microbes with knowledge, skills and attitudes. No, that’s not crazy!

With the Coronavirus pandemic “lockdown” has become “word of the year”. This is attributed to the Coronavirus and its threat that has completely changed the way most of the world has experienced and lived the year 2020. While Coronavirus did not make it as “word of the year”, has gave the word “lockdown” this place. It has been on everyone’s …

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Feedback – fuel for the learning process

A self-driving autonomous car can be expected to have the best set of features for a smooth, comfortable ride. However, what is variable is the experience en route. The real power of the autonomous car is in its ability to capture necessary data and use it to provide “Feedback” to the driving system, using which it adapts to the conditions …

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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Potential Application in Learning Systems

My daughter was highly interested in learning to play piano. She undertook classes for a year and was doing quite well. However the instructor got changed thereafter. Within just a few months of that, she decided that she no longer wants to continue with learning piano. We suggested looking for another instructor but unfortunately she had lost interest permanently. Was …

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Assessments – Concept in a visual

A comparison of two key types of assessment to visually communicate the difference in what is the focus keeping the purpose of assessment in mind. #Formative #Summative #AssessmentTypes

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Flight simulation vs Surgical Simulation – Disparities in Growth and Adoption

Simulators and Simulation – History Simulators and simulation have been used for ages in many different domains. Many of us engage in activities involving simulation without consciously realizing it. For instance, we get immersed in the story while watching movies at a theater. We experience being present as an observer in the story and get passively involved. The degree of …

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Is creativity a critical life skill? Or as important as literacy?

This tweet from TEDTalks triggered some questions. It is referring to a quote from Sir Ken Robinson. Looking at conversations on Twitter around the tweet, it made me think more consciously about it. To do that, I looked for answers to these questions first. Based on that I have a different view on this matter. What must be considered as …

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Flight simulation compared with Surgical simulation – A myth debunked

When talking about simulation for training, flight simulation is the prime reference for realism and training outcomes. Various other domains or industries therefore discuss and compare simulation fidelity and the quality of simulation based training with flight simulation and training. This includes those involved with surgical simulation. Quite often while discussing surgical simulation for cataract surgery, I hear this view from …