Scenario-Based Learning for Soft Skills Training in VR

Branching Scenario

What is scenario-based learning? A popular and creative way to deliver soft skills training is through scenario-based learning – specifically what is known as branching scenarios. Branching scenarios are likened to the “choose your own adventure” books, popular in years past. As the participant makes decisions based on their knowledge of the subject, the scenario…

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Soft Skills, VR, & Conversational AI

Conversational AI & Soft Skills

How are VR and conversational AI poised to transform soft skills training in the modern workplace? Soft skills training is challenging to administer and effectively develop. By nature, soft skills concepts have nuance, ambiguity, and emotion. These scenarios and the emotional expressions they mimic are complex and challenging to recreate realistically. Learning and development have…

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Soft Skills Training in Virtual Reality

Soft Skills Training in Virtual Reality

What is soft skills training?  How is it usually delivered? Soft skills and hard skills are terms thrown around regularly in training. But what do those terms really mean?   Hard skills are technical skills, often specific to a job, that are measured or tested in some way. Certifications are usually a pathway to acquiring hard…

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Using AR Effectively in Employee Onboarding

Employee Onboarding

Effective employee onboarding is directly tied to both the success of any business and the success of every employee, regardless of industry. Onboarding is an experience that includes several key activities, such as orientation exercises, understanding company values and culture, socialization with the existing staff, initial job skills training, and comprehension of the new role…

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VR Training: “How can I make a change?”

Essential Worker

Your VR training modules are on headsets. They’ve been sent out for your people to use. Excellent! You may quickly find yourself asking “How can I make a change to those modules?”. If so, you are not alone. Often, the answer is to call your VR developer, ask them for changes, wait and then redeploy…

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Benefits and Barriers to VR Today

People Experiencing VR

Are you thinking about the next investment for your organization’s learning and development team? Maybe it’s time to add virtual reality (VR) to your list after looking at the benefits and barriers to VR!  When evaluating new alternatives to create impactful and effective learning experiences, there are barriers and benefits to consider with all types…

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Take Control of Your VR Content

Take Control of Your VR Content 1

Many training professionals want direct control over their VR content. If you count yourself among that group, you need tools that you can use. Some VR studios provide tools for training professionals, most do not. It is worth asking if a vendor has tools before you start any VR training project. The right partner will…

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