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How Can Virtual Reality Be Used as a Tool in Employee Training and Recruitment Processes?

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Virtual reality is a relatively new medium still in its infancy in the training and development industry. However, with the advent of the metaverse, Virtual reality as a tool is gaining traction in the employee training and recruitment process. Let us look at some key benefits of using virtual reality in training. Join our webinar on May 10, 2022, Tuesday at 1 pm, to learn more about "how virtual reality can be used as a tool for employee training and recruitment," and how enterprises can leverage this emerging technology. Here is an overview of our blog: 1. What Are the Benefits of Virtual Reality in Training? 2. Virtual Reality as a Tool in Safety Training 3. Virtual Reality as a Tool in Leadership Training 4. Virtual Reality as a Tool in Induction Training 5. Virtual Realit

The Truth About Costs Involved in Implementing VR: Setting Up Your Own VR Lab

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Virtual reality has come a long way from being a technology set to take over the world to have become the next big thing in technology. It's been used in the military, medicine, and education but now it's making its way into the business world. With the advent of the metaverse and Facebook pushing VR hard, countless companies, institutions, and organizations have decided to invest in VR for their businesses. Want to learn the costs involved in setting up VR? Join our webinar on May 4, 2022, to learn more about "The Truth About Virtual Reality: The Cost," and how to decide on your make-or-outsource situation effectively. Here is an overview of our blog: 1. Can businesses afford to set up a Virtual Reality lab?< 2. What hardware and software are required to set up your VR lab? 3. What is the cost of creating content for your virtual real

Is Virtual Reality in Schools the Ultimate Education Technology?

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Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most exciting educational technologies of the 21st century. It allows students to immerse themselves in another world while simplifying complex topics in new ways. VR is an affordable, accessible, and scalable technology educators can use to reach large audiences cost-effectively. Integrating VR into your school can positively impact students' engagement, academic achievement, and enthusiasm for learning. However, it's not without its challenges - and schools must be aware of them if they want to achieve the full potential of VR in their classrooms. This article covers the potential benefits of VR in schools, common methods of implementation, and challenges of using it. In this article, 1. VR in Schools 2. The Potentials of VR in Schools 3. Use Cases of VR in the Classroom 4. Common Benefits of VR in Education 5. Challenges of VR in Education

Is Augmented Reality the Future of Schools and Colleges? Analyzing the Trends

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Students spend a lot of time at school each day. Plus, they are the most tech-savvy members of the general population. By connecting their education with an augmented world, schools and colleges can improve their students' learning experiences. This article will discuss five AR trends that will have the greatest impact on K-12 institutions and colleges in the coming years. But first, what is AR? The Blog Covers: 1. Definition of Augmented Reality 2. Augmented Reality Takes Off 3. 5 AR Trends Impacting K-12 Institutions and Colleges      3.1. 3D Touchable Content      3.2. Immersive Virtual Worlds      3.3. Classroom Organizers and Managers      3.4. Research-Based Apps      3.5. 360° Virtual Video Conferencing 4. Virtual and Augmented Reality Combined      4.1. The rise of mixed reality 1.   Definition of Augm

How AR and VR Learning Tools Can Best Be Used for Gen Z

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Technology is always growing and adapting depending on what people need and for what they're willing to pay. AR and VR technologies, while initially popular in video gaming, are starting to be adapted for broader use. Generation Z, or young people born around the mid-'90s to the mid-'00s, have grown up using tech not unlike this from a younger age than previous generations. Because of this, they are in a good position to experience the positive benefits from using AR and VR in their education. Given that Gen Z is poised to enter adulthood, it is critical to ensure that they have the best possible tools to be successful. The best place to start is by understanding what these tools are and how they can help. What are AR and VR? VR is Virtual Reality: This is a fairly broad term that refers to the use of computer programs to create a virtual experience for the user through screens and interactive parts. You have probably heard of VR headsets, which many

Reasons Why Teachers Should Use VR in the Classroom

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Virtual reality has been growing in popularity within recent years amongst teachers, students, and parents alike, with a Statista study  predicting that by 2025, VR in education will be a $700 million industry. Similarly, Goldman Sachs reported  that VR technology could reach 15 million students by 2025. This rising popularity is due to the various benefits of utilizing VR technology within education and the classroom; one of which is that VR technology is an experience like no other. VR technology provides students with a truly immersive experience in which they can take fun lessons such as exploring the inner workings of the human body, seeing the effects of climate change on the melting polar ice caps first-hand, and attending Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre, set in 1600's London. Fun lessons for students result in increased interest and engagement in the classroom, benefiting teachers' ability to empower and inspir