Simulations: Deep Learning
Simulations are being used in corporations, government, and universities to help learners deepen their learning and put concepts into practice. In this article, we’ll break down how a handful of institutions are using simulators to expand comprehension, reduce risk, and develop confidence in decision-making.
Military
The military has long been using simulations as a part of their design and development. Considering the high prices of weapons, simulations have allowed the industry to reduce costs in prototypes and hazardous testing. Additionally, those in the air force can practice combat flying and mission rehearsal in a risk-free environment. For those working in land forces, simulations have helped develop skills in driving, shooting, and combat practice.
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Aerospace
NASA had huge success in improving their quality standards thanks to the use of simulations. The lunar lander simulation has given pilots the opportunity to simulate moon landings and perform lunar operations. Through simulated experiences, the organization can develop ideas and test the system as an integrated whole with immersive visuals and human-in-the-loop capability at any stage. Furthermore, their simulation tools are a tool to explore, define, and solve issues in spacecraft design; optimize vehicle performance and controllability.
Nursing
At Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, the organization has grown its simulations substantially since they first began trying them out. After their successful beginnings, they obtained more funding and developed an all-inclusive simulation center which includes simulators for helping new nurses gain experience in respiratory arrest, asthma, postpartum hemorrhage, etc.
Other hospitals have included simulation games in their training and onboarding processes. Georgetown University developed a simulation program to improve the efficacy of teaching nursing students about high-pressure cardiac surgeries. Canada created a critical care e-learning program that includes simulations as part of a three-part system along with online learning and clinical experience mentoring. Simulations in the program covered everything from distress syndrome to septic shock. Feedback from the participants of the three-part training system noted such benefits as increased confidence, engagement, and active learning.
Across the United Kingdom, hospitals have begun using simulations to improve the management of stroke patients in hyper-acute stroke units. The introduction of simulations led to an improvement in leadership, communication skills, and confidence in managing hyper-acute stroke clinical situations.
Physicians
Medical training has been using simulations since 1960 simulations to teach basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support.
Medical professionals learn using human simulators (mannequins that mimic physiological states), task trainers (standard mannequins/tools), humans (standardized patients) or virtual reality platforms. In the school curriculum, simulators are used for both instruction and assessment.
Higher Education
University students can simulate what it’s like to run a virtual country. The Processim Labs game, Simunation, developed together with Viva Idea provides a simulated experience of the externalities and KPIs of managing a country. Students playing the game quickly learn that success is measured by much more than GDP, but also includes social and environmental decision-making as equally important to a country’s overall health and performance.
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