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October 1, 2025 33 mins

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In this engaging interview, Karen Schroedle shares her journey from being a high school English teacher and actor to becoming an SP educator at IU. She discusses the importance of simulation in education, the challenges of standardizing SP training, and the innovative use of movie clips to enhance case portrayal. Karen emphasizes the role of SPs in nurturing growth and learning, likening their work to watering flowers. The conversation also explores the development of a tool to standardize pain portrayal in simulations, highlighting the collaborative efforts to improve educational outcomes.

Takeaways
-Simulation is a powerful tool for education.
-Karen's journey from acting to SP education is inspiring.
-Standardizing SP training enhances educational outcomes.
-Using movie clips helps standardize case portrayal.
-SPs play a crucial role in student growth.
-Collaboration is key to successful simulation programs.
-Innovative tools can improve simulation training.
-Growth often comes from discomfort in simulations.
-SPs help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
-Simulation fosters a supportive learning environment.

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