Celina Da Silva York University, Canada

Dr. Celina Da Silva is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health at York University. Her research program focuses on innovation in simulation and e-learning education geared for nursing and interdisciplinary students. Trends within higher education include the use of more virtual simulations, which allow learners to access the pedagogy of simulation anytime or anywhere, particularly in online courses and programs. Her role is to evaluate the design, refinement and effectiveness of the simulation and online education interventions on learners’ acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a programmatic way.