sheena outerbridge sjoberg

Hello to all members of ETEC 523. I am a bit late in starting so will endeavour to move right along. WHY this course My healthcare background as Nurse Clinician and Liaison for Nunavik ( Northern Quebec) brings unique challenges and wonderful learning experiences. I work exclusively with the Inuit in Nunavik and as such am privileged to enjoy an in-depth view of Inuit life and culture. One of my recent projects was a combination of McGill U. and the Douglas Mental Health Institute where our research on Inuit Resilience and Empowerment was published by Springer earlier this year. Part of the ongoing strategy is use of VR in mental health and is still being developed. alongside other interventions. My experience with VR in this context also reinforces my understanding and learning of the inherent VR power and impact upon the brain and neurological effects depending of course, on the design of the VR program. The ultimate goal of these studies is a development of a tool which can address Inuit Suicide in the north, particularly among young Inuit and how communities are deeply impacted. BIO I have a B.ScN , M.Sc Strategic HR Development and Training ( UK, London) and more recently graduated with a M.Ed ALGC. Our family"s global experience has nurtured and supported my M.Ed studies as did the context of the program. We have lived and worked in France, Sweden, Singapore ( plus travel in SE Asia, Australia and 3 +years in West Africa with shorter bursts in NY, South America ( Columbia and Brazil). I think that VR and Educational technology crosses all of these borders in a seamless way but can leave large footprints. So cognisance of this fact is a benchmark in the design and use of VR or any Ed.Tech. method. Personal Love travel, ( yep) language learning, cooking and sharing recipes, My daughter and her friend run a blog from Stockholm Sweden called Krydhyllor ( Spice rack) which shares stories and recipes from friends and colleagues worldwide who presently live, study and work in Stockholm , Music, classical guitar and art are other favourites as is walking in the forests in Northern Sweden where we have a old family wooden home which is constantly in need of TLC. I look forward to learning and sharing with all of you Best Wishes, Joy

A3 SUPER PHONE DX 2000

By sheena outerbridge sjoberg on November 25, 2021

The idea of a super phone which could be activated and used by a health professional is one that should be designed for future use. At present time, , vaccines are being touted as a life saver to reduce the mortality rate brought on by Covid 19 pandemic.There are however, significant risks attached to any […]

Mobility and Computational Technology

By sheena outerbridge sjoberg on October 31, 2021

Earth has faced and weathered a Covid pandemic over the last two years, unprecedented by any other than the Spanish Flue and the Black Plague, occurrences of centuries ago. We therefore have taken pride in new inventions, new innovations, political shift towards (it is hoped) for the common good and responsible global government, all driven […]

Virtual Reality and its therapeutic application

By sheena outerbridge sjoberg on October 18, 2021

VR or Virtual Reality has rapidly developed into a force majeur in education and therapy. Applied in learning and at present, as a largely exploratory tool in health, specifically mental Health, this presentation is designed to introduce the history and design behind VR. From my perspective as a Healthcare professional facing both the anxieties of a Covid pandemic population […]

hello ETEC 523

By sheena outerbridge sjoberg on September 14, 2021

PHOTO Helloto all members of ETEC 523. I am a bit late in starting but so looking forward to this course talking with all of you. As my media skills are not great, I hope I can rely on your patience and, help when needed. please. .WHY this course My healthcare background as Nurse Clinician […]