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What Augmented Reality Training Is and How to Leverage It

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Technology has seen aggressive development in the past decade, and it is safe to say that cutting-edge technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are en route to becoming invaluable in our day-to-day lives. Augmented reality technology is mobile-friendly, and the number of smartphone users has increased rapidly in recent years. In fact, according to Statista , the number of mobile AR users is expected to reach over 800 million and is anticipated to grow to 1.73 billion by 2024. Augmented Reality infiltrated the mainstream thanks to games like Pokémon Go and social media apps like Snapchat . But contrary to conventional wisdom, AR is not limited to the entertainment industry. AR is doing wonders in diverse fields ranging from entertainment to retail, and it is time we started using AR for training. In this blog post, we will explore: What is AR Training? How is AR Used in Training? How to Adopt Augmented Reality for Corporate Training? Advantages of AR-Powered T

Guide on Getting Started with VR in Your Classroom

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Virtual Reality (VR) is not a fancy piece of tech you only see in movies anymore. In recent years, VR came into prominence by entering the entertainment and gaming industry to enhance user experience. However, VR has gradually left its mark in other fields ranging from Retail to Education . According to recent statistics , the global VR market is projected to increase from less than $5 billion USD in 2021 to more than $12 billion USD by 2024. Considering these stats, it is safe to say that the trend of adopting VR tech in all industries is increasing, and in all likelihood, VR is set to be a part of our day-to-day lives. Obviously, some industries benefit more from VR than others, and education is one of them. Gen-Z is exposed to more advanced technologies and are becoming tech-savvy by the day, so they would love to see technologies like VR take over traditional methods of learning. Curious about using VR in the classroom? Here is a guide on how you can start implementing Virtual Rea

Top 5 Challenges in Implementing VR in Schools

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Virtual Reality (VR) is one of the fastest-growing technologies, and is widely used in many industries, like entertainment, training, travel, manufacturing, retail, and others. Besides having a positive impact in other fields, VR plays a significant role in transforming education. Virtual reality technology offers an immersive learning environment that enhances the learning experience. Virtual reality empowers teachers to explain the subject matter visually with interactive 3D models and helps students understand complex concepts clearly. Virtual reality promotes hands-on, practical learning, thereby improving the student's retention power. While incorporating VR in schools has a plethora of benefits, it does not come without any challenges. In this article, we highlight some key challenges in implementing VR in schools. 1. Lack of Awareness Many educational institutions are not aware of emerging EdTech developments, and as a result, they do not show the intent to adopt leadin