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Enhancing Food Safety and Sanitation Education: Developing an Immersive Learning Platform Using Virtual Simulation

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Traynor, Mark P.
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Douglas, Alecia C.
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Lee, Yeeming
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Deng, Demi Shenrui
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Sattari, Ali
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Conway, Amy
Journal of Culinary Science and Technology
Journal · Vol. 23 · Issue 5 · pp. 1135-1151
Abstract

In hospitality management education, diminishing interest in food safety and sanitation education poses challenges compounded by limited awareness of its importance. An immersive learning platform with virtual simulation environments for food safety and sanitation education was developed and integrated into a foodservice management course on a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management curriculum. This paper describes the development and implementation of the immersive learning platform, highlighting its positive impact on learning outcomes to date. The paper underscores the practical use of immersive technology in food safety and sanitation education and suggests avenues for further research to optimize student learning and engagement. © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Culinary education Virtual simulation Immersive learning Food safety and sanitation ServSafe

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Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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