Welcome to your Simulation Based Education course

Welcome to this innovative part – time distance learning course that focuses on simulation based education for anyone with an interest in this evolving educational approach. The course offers a post-graduate qualification that is innovative and contemporary offering a programme for professionals or anyone working where they are utilising or considering the pedagogy of simulation for teaching, learning, assessment, modelling of concepts or devising new ways and changing systems of working. Students currently on the course come from technology , academic , health , social care and school backgrounds.

We welcome students from all backgrounds and whether you are joining us for the three year MSc or one year for the Postgraduate ( PG) Certificate or two years for the PG Diploma we are excited to be part of your learning journey.

Your staff team

We want to make sure you know some of our team before you arrive. Hopefully this will help you recognise us and ensure you know who you can contact if you need any additional help and guidance.

Amanda Wilford

Associate Professor

Amanda is a Registered Nurse, simulation facilitator and an active researcher. Her research focus centres on simulation facilitation from the lens of the learner and the educator.

Amanda's profile

Joseph Natalello

Lecturer

First activity

For students starting in September 2024

Year One the first module is Contemporary Issues in Simulation; module starts on 16^th September 2024, with the Module Launch and Induction Evening on Wednesday 18^th September 2024 at 1800 UK time.

Year Two the first module is Simulation for Change and Innovation ; module starts on 16^th September with the Module Launch and Induction Evening on Monday 16^th September 2024 at 1830 UK time.

Our first cohort of year three students start September 2025.

Course delivery

For all years you have a dedicated Blackboard Ultra ( BB) site per module that hosts all your learning activities including links to reading lists.

Year one and year two there are optional weekly live or synchronous sessions during the module. Details are provided in the BB site and there are some additional sessions during the day. All live sessions are automatically recorded.

Year one – Wednesday evenings starting at 1800 UK

Year two – Monday evenings starting at 1830 UK

Year three- you have one to one session with your Supervisor , arrangements will be negotiated with you.

You will be allocated an Academic Mentor during the course to support you on your learning journey

There is no pre-learning, the module team will open the first modules in early September prior to the module start and registered students will be able to access all the module materials . There are activities in the first week that will aid you in navigating the Blackboard Ultra learning management system.

To aid all students a super resource is Beacon

https://beacon.staffs.ac.uk/

The app is available for android or apple.

From Beacon you can access your student emails, Blackboard Ultra Site and so much more………

All students will need to provide their computer and have access to the internet at their own cost.

Any software that you need , as a student once you are registered you can access anything you need by visiting

Software and digital skills - Current students - Staffordshire University (staffs.ac.uk)

If you are interested in healthcare simulation why not review

ASPiH – Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare

Home (inacsl.org)

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (ssih.org)

Interprofessional Education

IPEC Core Competencies (ipecollaborative.org)

Podcasts

The Sim Cafe~ (buzzsprout.com)

Social Media

@StaffsUniHSW

Academic skills

Whether you're joining us from school or college, or you're returning to education after some time away, everyone can benefit from the Academic Study Skills resources provided by the University library.

The Academic Skills team is here to support you throughout your academic journey and to help you gain the skills you need to reach your full potential. They can assist with academic reading and writing skills, give advice on how best to plan assignments, and help improve your time management.

The library's Academic Skills Guides offer the key information to make studying easier and give a comprehensive guide to the learning resources and services we offer.

Staffs CampusConnect

Staffs CampusConnect is our student-led community app for new students. Connect with other people from your course, hometown or country, and even those with similar interests.

To register, please ensure you use your Applicant ID (Student Number) that you received in your offer letter, and the email address you used in your application to us.

Register for CampusConnect

Welcome website

Our welcome website will provide you the link to your new student life. It's all about how you find your place at university, including everything from how to meet friends, feel confident in doing your academic work, being a member of your Student Union and getting involved in Union Societies, Academic Societies, Sports, Volunteering or representing your peers in your School.

Part of this Welcome Week - we have an exciting program of University and course level activities planned for you for your first week in September. We are also building an extended program for you to join a series of events throughout the first half of the autumn term. Further details will be shared with you via the Welcome website and Students' Union pages over the coming weeks.

Welcome website

Check your email

Please make sure you check your personal email account regularly over the next few weeks. We will be sending you lots of information about Welcome Week.

We look forward to welcoming you in September.

If you have any questions, please send them to your Course Leader:

Name and Email Address:

Amanda Wilford

a.wilford@staffs.ac.uk