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More and more organizations are transitioning to virtual reality (VR) as a supplementary tool for corporate training. VR training<\/a> provides organizations with another avenue to train individuals through hands-on practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiential learning, the process of learning through experience or “learn by doing,” has long been considered the most effective learning method, due to increases in both learner retention (by up to 90%) and the overall quality of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea of incorporating VR training into your organization\u2019s existing training program might seem intimidating, but it doesn\u2019t have to be as overwhelming as it may sound. Let\u2019s take a look at the various benefits of incorporating VR into your training program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Incorporate Virtual Reality Technology Into My Current Training Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VR’s computer-generated simulations of physical worlds are immersive, three-dimensional experiences that allow users to interact with their environment as if it were the real thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a variety of XR-enabled devices available, from simple smartphones to headsets equipped with bioanalytic sensors, companies can leverage VR training to provide real-world situations<\/a> without the associated risks or other prohibitive costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to experiential learning, transitioning to virtual reality brings several built-in training advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wholly Immersive Training Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to successfully achieving learning targets, learner engagement is critical. VR’s wholly immersive training environment helps boost learner engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-world Scenarios Without Real-world Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

VR training removes the pressures and real-world risk of physical training environments. In the safety of VR, mistakes become opportunities for learning and growth. Individuals can pursue creative solutions to problems without causing damage to property or people. Learners can also repeat tasks and simulations until they reach the desired performance level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Before Deploying <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

VR training allows organizations to safely perform test runs of new methods, practices, or learning initiatives to evaluate learner response before scaling and deploying new training models<\/a> company-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional Learning <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Memory formation is often tied to our emotional response. Users tend to learn faster and retain more of what they learn for a longer period when they have an immersive and compelling learning environment that promotes an emotional response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highly adaptable nature of VR allows organizations to incorporate it as they see fit, as broadly or narrowly as their needs dictate. In certain cases, entire skills can be trained for using VR, allowing companies to transition away from older, more expensive, and less effective methods. In others, VR can serve as part of a blended learning approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integration<\/em><\/strong> allows you to keep current, effective, traditional forms of training, while adding in supplemental VR training to deliver a “best of both worlds” scenario at a minimal cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete transition<\/em><\/strong> allows organizations to move away from traditional training means and methods and implement a wholly virtual solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations either integrating or transitioning to a VR Training initiative or program can benefit from PIXO\u2019s growing library of original and licensed pre-built, off-the-shelf content<\/a>. Some popular examples include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n