Posts by Destery Hildenbrand
DevLearn 2021: Our Experience
Having started physically traveling to locations for some events has been a real delight. The last in-person event I attended was one of my all-time favourite events, DevLearn. DevLearn 2021 was an opportunity for learning and development to look at what’s next. Although this year was different from those of the past, it did not…
Read MoreA Deep Dive into Soft Skills Training in VR
When you think about the power of virtual reality, what comes to mind? What type of experience do you think of or remember? Were you destroying bricks with your lightsaber to the latest pop tunes? Maybe exploring an outpost on a faraway planet? Or were you closer to home simulating a beach vacation? Chances are…
Read MoreComparing 360 Video vs. Virtual Reality
With the growing interest and popularity in immersive technologies, it’s important to make sure our terminology aligns. Chances are you have heard a few different terms – extended reality (XR), computer generated imagery (CGI) virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). How do we compare 360 video vs. virtual reality? XR refers to all modalities under…
Read MoreKey Considerations for VR Training Deployment
Last time, we discussed the storage and sanitization of our VR equipment. These are just two pieces of the puzzle when implementing and maintaining a successful VR program. This blog will explore what type of training space users require for an optimal VR experience and successful VR training deployment. What does a portable VR set-up…
Read MoreManaging Your VR Hardware
When building immersive virtual reality training, the focus tends to be on developing and delivering the experience itself. However, there are other aspects of a successful VR training program to be considered – managing your VR hardware. This include more maintenance and logistics to your equipment and processes’ for short and long-term success. In the…
Read MoreAuthoring Branching Scenarios in Virtual Reality
Introduction to branching scenarios in virtual reality Branching scenarios are an interactive, challenging, and immersive type of training design. It is a popular approach that allows a user to face real-world challenges, make decisions, and then face the consequences. From a developer’s perspective, this type of training is an effective way to validate learning, encourage…
Read MoreSoft Skills, VR, & Conversational AI
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…
Read MoreBenefits and Barriers to VR Today
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…
Read MoreAR, PPE, & Training Essential Workers
How to keep Essential Workers safe with rapidly changing safety protocols? AR-based training puts up-to-date training in the hands of every mobile device owner.
Read MoreFuture-Proofing Your VR Investment
Stability, longevity, and return on investment (ROI) are things we look for in our personal and professional lives. In learning and development, we are always looking for the most practical, effective, and affordable development solutions. This is especially true when contemplating an investment in cutting-edge learning solutions such as VR, and helps you realize the…
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