A “Second Life” for gross anatomy: Applications for multiuser virtual environments in teaching the anatomical sciences
April Richardson, Matthew A. Hazzard, Sandra D. Challman, Aaron M. Morgenstein, Jennifer K. Brueckner · Anatomical Sciences Education · 2011
This article describes the emerging role of educational multiuser virtual environments, specifically Second Life™, in anatomical sciences education. Virtual worlds promote inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding, potentially making them applicable for teaching and learning gross anatomy. A short introduction to Second Life as an anatomical educational tool is provided, along with description of existing anatomy applications and future directions for this innovative teaching modality.