Modernizing BioPharma Training: The Immersive Learning System

Project

North Carolina Community College BioNetwork

Immersive Learning

Immersive Learning is:I3D - use pedagogy and entertainment to create

engaging and behavior-changing learning.Immersive Learning can:• accurately replicate processes • allow students access to sophisticated virtual

equipment • safely simulate dangerous situations or processes• allow for multi-users at multiple sites

simultaneously Aldrich, 2005

Maintenance Training

• Equipment can be examined with the click of a mouse

• Problem Solving skills enhanced by programming bugs into the simulation

• Virtual Tutor can guide students

Eisai’s Tablet Press

• Based upon Eisai’s SOP for a single product.• Designed assuming no previous tablet press

experience.• Modeled using HQ digital photos and actual

audio recordings made on site at Eisai.• Controlled using only a mouse, arrow keys, and

space bar. Simple to use,yet highly effective.

•Tutorial mode demonstrates the controls for the system

•Research Mode allows participant to practice without adhering to the SOP

•Full mode operates under actual conditions and participants should follow SOP precisely

First screen to pop-up – explains the mission.

Participant notebook, can access by pressing space bar anytime. Allows participant to check figures or access optimal values for equipment set-up.

Material hopper must be raised and rotated – shown in appropriate position.

One of the screens showing the equipment set-up.

Future Development

• BioSafety Lab Level 3 Training in the virtual world• Cleanroom Training• Aseptic Fill and Finish

No limits!!

For More Info

Contact Matt Meyer or Phil Sheridan

919-807-7155

meyerm@nccommunitycolleges.edu

sheridanp@nccommunitycolleges.edu