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Cognitive Neuroscience and Virtual Reality: How Immersive Training Underscores the Science of Learning

Roundtable Learning

This is just one example of how VR safety training programs activate the brain through sensory-rich experiential learning. That shock was simulated by a buzzing electric sound and vibrating VR controllers. The same practice of introducing stimuli to improve mental health can be used to enhance learning scenarios.

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48 Books Every Aspiring Chief Learning Officer Should Read

TalentLMS

If we were to summarize training into a sound bite, it would be close to something like, “ It’s about mastery, stupid ”. Sounds amazing, right? Other readers have called it “an oasis of engagement ideas and tools”, “a must-have reference guide for new virtual trainers”, and “like a cookbook for the online trainer”. Get it here.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: The Value of Instructional Designers

Learning Visions

The tools are democratizing the learning process (in the same way blogs did for information) and giving the capability to the front line people and removing the friction that the formal learning departments create. This sort of work is already happening with groups like the DITA for Learning sub-committe out of the OASIS group.