iVetSchool vs VetBloom

iVetSchool is a problem based learning tool for training veterinary medical students. The goal is to present media-rich cases in a format that closely mirrors situations that veterinary students and graduate veterinarians commonly encounter in the practice of veterinary medicine. The app was developed through the collaborative efforts of Drs. Ann Rashmir-Raven and Matt Raven at Michigan State University and Dr. Robert Linford at Mississippi State University with significant contributions from Drs. Kent Ames and Rob Malinowski at Michigan State University and other veterinary medical faculty at Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, and Ohio State University in conjunction with Venturit, Inc. and Information Technology Services at Mississippi State University. Veterinary faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching large animal medicine and surgery developed the case studies and lead the development of the App. The project was made possible through funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Higher Education Challenge Grant Program.

Platform and Technology: VetBloom is a SaaS based learning ecosystem for the veterinary industry, delivering individual courses, certificate programs and complex curricula through a fully customizable, highly scalable, white-labeled learning experience platform (LXP). VetBloom delivers multi-modal learning online, provides management of learning paths, keeps a comprehensive record of learning for individuals and teams, includes seamless integration of digital badges and certifications, and provides robust reporting and analytics for managers, coaches, and administrators. Learning Strategy and Instructional Design: VetBloom employs educational specialists, learning technologists, instructional designers, and other learning professionals in order to provide a spectrum of support for designing competency-based instruction and assessment strategies that are founded on evidence-based approaches in learning and instruction. In addition to module and instructional design, the VetBloom team aids in curriculum design, competency identification and mapping, and learning project structure. Content Development and Deployment: The VetBloom team has experience in developing a wide range of content formats from long form direct instruction to immersive 3D virtual simulation. In addition, the team supports the development and deployment of learning through diverse channels, managing the administration of blended, live, and virtual synchronous events as well as the agile development of cloud-based tools that support learners from the acquisition to application of industry-specific knowledge.