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Annual Education Report 2015-2016 Page 21 of 31 App, eLearning, eSimulation and gamification intersect to produce a highly engaging gameworld and learning environment that motivate learners to improve and apply knowledge and decision-making efficiency in the care of this at risk population. Beta-test results show improvements in knowledge associated with the App. Simulation Workshop and Inaugural Educational Innovation & Networking Day for Long-Term Care On June 18th, Volunteer Services and Baycrest CLRI co-hosted a Simulation Scenario Writing Workshop (funded through an internal Baycrest award) to build capacity among Baycrest long-term care educators (n=14) and SAGE volunteers (n=9). The workshop was led by Drs. Bruce Ballon and Cathy Smith who are recognized internationally for their respective expertise in simulation and standardized patient methodologies. The purpose of the workshop was to cover the fundamentals of effective and engaging simulation scenario design for healthcare education and to improve participants' understanding, attitudes and skills for the use of best practice principles, narrative and dramatic techniques for enhancing clinical simulation scenarios. This marks the beginning of a community of practice around simulation at Baycrest. Subsequently, an open invitation Soirée was held on June 18th to launch the June 19th Long-Term Care Educational Innovation and Networking Day hosted by the Baycrest CLRI. The Opening Soirée featured products, videos, eLearning and posters from the Baycrest CLRI and Academic Education. The Baycrest collaboration with George Brown College "Top Chef" program was also highlighted. On June 19th, Dr. Bruce Ballon delivered the opening keynote on "Experiential Learning in Action!" This was followed by a series of workshops (listed below) facilitated by Baycrest CLRI staff and featuring volunteer SAGE actors. The purpose of the event was to provide a forum for those who engage long- term care staff in learning to i) experience innovative educational approaches tailored to long-term care; ii) network with other educators; and, iii) to explore the development of a learning network to support education in long-term care. There were 46 participants (in a variety of roles such as educators, psychogeriatric consultants and directors of care) from 32 long-term care homes. In the fall, Baycrest CLRI delivered a 4-part workshop series (8 hours in total) to introduce educators in long-term care to the concept of arts-based learning. Each session focused on a particular arts medium (i.e., visual art, applied theatre, film and storytelling/narrative) to illustrate practice examples that educators can use to enhance reflection, communication and team building capacity within their teams. Sessions were facilitated by Melissa Tafler, an Interprofessional Arts-Based Learning Specialist. There were a total of 8 participants, from the following 7 organizations: Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Baycrest, O'Neil Centre, Parkview Home Long-Term Care, Rekai Centre, UHN – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and Vermont Square.

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