{"id":42689,"date":"2016-12-20T03:46:33","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T07:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utnews.utoledo.edu\/?p=42689"},"modified":"2016-12-16T16:43:19","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T20:43:19","slug":"division-focused-on-advanced-simulation-technology-for-enriched-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.utoledo.edu\/index.php\/12_20_2016\/division-focused-on-advanced-simulation-technology-for-enriched-learning","title":{"rendered":"Division focused on advanced simulation technology for enriched learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strategic merger of key technology units at The University of Toledo is driving developments in advanced clinical and academic simulations for enriched learning for students across campus.<\/p>\n

The Division of Technology and Advanced Solutions is comprised of the Department of Information Technology, the Center for Creative Instruction, the Advanced Simulation and Gaming Studio, and the Jacobs Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center. <\/p>\n

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Christa Goodson, who is majoring in information technology, tested the Salesworld Leadership simulation game developed by UT\u2019s Advanced Simulation and Gaming Studio and the Center for Creative Instruction.<\/p><\/div>The synergy achieved by joining these groups positions the University as a leader in technological capability, according to Bill McCreary, UT vice president and chief information and technology officer, who created the division in 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis combined team of web developers, animators, 3D modelers, software engineers, game designers and various information technology professionals is building innovative new content for enhancing the educational experience across the University,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are developing new interactive digital content to engage students and provide a unique learning experience to help them achieve success in their fields of study.\u201d<\/p>\n

The division is developing software for UT\u2019s Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales. Students have been testing the software this fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents have been practicing real-life scenarios in a sales management simulation,\u201d said Dr. Ellen Pullins, Schmidt research professor of sales and sales management. \u201cThis program should really challenge students\u2019 critical thinking skills and will ensure they are even better prepared when they start their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is McCreary\u2019s goal to continue to expand content to each college on campus and to meet the students where they are.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents shouldn\u2019t have to come to a single location like the simulation center for this type of training,\u201d he said. \u201cIt has to be for everybody, and it has to be portable. We are building this content for students to use the software on computers and headsets in their classroom at any campus location.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new technology could lead to a revenue source for the University, McCreary said. The division already has begun fostering partnerships to create and develop advanced digital content for local businesses and the national education market, and has created a virtual anatomy and physiology program for publisher McGraw-Hill.<\/p>\n

The division has oversight of nearly every piece of computing technology on campus. The team of about 300 people, half of which are UT students, provides a variety of services for students, faculty, clinical professionals and staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis unique collaboration also allows our staff within the Division of Technology and Advanced Solutions to explore different areas of technology and provides career-development opportunities,\u201d McCreary said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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