Outbreak at Watersedge: Interactive Public Health Game
A SCORM version of an e-learning game that can be uploaded to an LMS to introduce learners to the world of public health.
Technology No. 2024-178
Course Overview
The need for public health professionals has never been greater. But what is "Public Health" anyway? This interactive game will introduce you to the world of public health as you help discover the source of the outbreak that has hit the small community of Watersedge and stop it before more residents get sick.
Educators can use the Teacher’s Guide for ideas on incorporating the game into classes.
The SCORM package is intended for integration into an LMS or similar system. Individual learners who intend to take the course can register for it at learning.umn.edu.
Objectives
- 1. Identify specific jobs within the career field of public health; and
- 2. Describe the steps of an outbreak investigation
Researchers
- Sara Hurley, PhD, MFA Assistant Dean of Learning Innovations, School of Public Health
- Jeff Bender, DVM, MS Professor, SPH Division of Environmental Sciences
- Craig Hedberg, PhD Professor, SPH Division of Environmental Sciences
- Mickey Scullard, DrPH, MPH, MEP Minnesota Department of Health
- Megan Cirio Project Coordinator, School of Public Health
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