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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

Dashe & Thomson

Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings? The Department of Defense disagrees with you. The Army even recently held a contest for soldiers to develop the best military-applicable smartphone app.

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Veterans in Civilian Roles: A Business Challenge and Big L&D Opportunity

Degreed

Years later, after I’d left Iraq and Kuwait and transitioned out of the military, I worked in instructional design. I knew how to stay calm under fire, a skill I’d honed on the battlefield. Transitioning from military work and life to civilian work and life is a challenge faced by 200,000 military personnel who leave the U.S.

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The Importance of Effective Training Programs with Realistic Simulations

Instancy

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing world, effective training programs are critical for equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in their respective fields. Maximizing learning outcomes and promoting skill acquisition is vital for organizations to remain competitive in an evolving environment.

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eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena

Dashe & Thomson

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!).

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eLearning Review: A Module for the National Security Arena.

Dashe & Thomson

Army to help instruct soldiers on the sort of cross-cultural skills that can ensure success and safety when dealing with Afghani natives. These are worthy goals with quite a bit of value to our clients, but we’ve never had to worry that our training might be a factor in whether someone lives or dies (I hope!).

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What Is Simulation Training? (+Benefits, Examples)

WhatFix

While immersive, simulation-based training exercises have been used in the aviation and military sectors for decades. This hands-on, experiential technique for employee learning allows individuals to learn or practice different skills and decision-making procedures in a zero-risk environment before carrying them out in real life.

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A buyer’s guide for immersive learning technology

CLO Magazine

The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated the trend as demand for skilled labor has not abated, but the pandemic’s limitations on face-to-face contact threw a wrench into the talent pipeline. Immersive learning is on the rise. billion in 2020 — close to half of all commercial investments in immersive technology.