An untested approach to facilitating visually enhanced mental simulation online with multiple learners: A mini guide

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in every aspect. Many universities and education centres adapted their teaching to online education1. Virtual simulation been endorsed by stakeholders not only for healthcare students workers, but also be counted as practice hours students2. We propose an approach facilitate simulation-based (SBE) interactive manner multiple participants. Methods: Visually enhanced mental (VEMS) is a low fidelity yet very immersive engaging educational activity used participants practise non-technical skills such decision-making communication while others observe3. Unlike ordinary simulation, can engage VEMS full-scale scenario-based session, being observed peers. It supported with visual elements patient poster laminated equipment cards illustrate actions performed. Actions parameters are recorded timing facilitator on white board. scenario followed debriefing involving all observers. Recommendations: environment facilitated through platforms Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, GoToMeeting, or Cisco WebEx easily using shared screen PowerPoint associated chat function facilitator's web camera facing noticeboard. A pictogram transparent background images verbalised speak write down everything scenario, so other session attendees observe. Everyone then attend online. Conclusion: Online offers opportunity skills. low-cost facilitating SBE that still needs tested actual learners ease of use, acceptability, effectiveness.