Martine B. Powell

2 months ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Sonja P. Brubacher |Martine B. Powell |Miriam Johnson |Maria-Cayetana Lopez Cano

Rapid advancements in technology bring exciting opportunities for skill training (Shiohira 2021). Simulations, such as the use of chatbots and virtual avatars, allow learners to practice communication skills in a safe environment (Decormeille et al. in press; Lee et al. 2020), yet, these innovations are only successful as teaching tools to the extent that they shape behavior through the reinforcement of desired skills (Issenberg et al. 2005; Powell et al. 2008, 2022).