VR Design: Essential Lessons Learned

VR design

Recently, I met with some of the staff of Motive.io and asked them this question- What are the biggest lessons you have learned in VR Design? This is what they said: Mechanics do not need to be Hyper-realistic for a good VR Experience The biggest lesson I have learned is how unimportant hyper-realistic mechanics are…

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Essential Elements of Great VR Learning Design (Part 2)

Trainee doing VR Training in a Lab

This blog is a continuation. If you haven’t done so already, read Essential Elements of VR Learning Design (Part 1) for more context. Must haves for excellent VR learning design Environment where learners are comfortable Providing an environment where people are comfortable is a must-have in VR learning design. Virtual reality is a very unique…

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Essential Elements of Great VR Design for Learning (Part 1)

Essential Elements of Great VR Design for Learning (Part 1) 1

As the process for designing VR continues to evolve, a few aspects have proven to be consistent. Here are a few essential features of great VR design as well as some less important areas to remember. Comprehensive experience project planning  Comprehensive experience project planning is a must-have in VR design. The VR planning stage is…

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Designing and Developing VR Experiences

VR Experience

Virtual reality design and development are becoming a more attractive and attainable option to many content creators. More innovation and development have resulted in a refinement of a typical creation process. According to the Motive staff, there are a few things you should know as you embark on designing and developing VR experiences. Before you…

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9 Reasons Content Tools Help You Scale VR Training

9 Reasons Content Tools Help You Scale VR Training 2

There are many factors involved in successfully scaling VR training in an organization. Your ability to scale VR depends on keeping costs at a reasonable level. One of the best ways to control costs is to ensure that training professionals have the right tools. Why do content tools help you scale VR training? Scaling VR…

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Key Considerations for VR Training Deployment

Key Considerations for VR Training Deployment 3

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…

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Authoring Branching Scenarios in Virtual Reality

Branching Scenario

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…

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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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