Virtual Reality-Making Good On the Promise of Immersive Learning: The effectiveness of in-person training, with the logistical and cost-effective benefits of computer-based systems

It is common knowledge that people learn best by doing. Practice, failure, and experiencing consequences help us make neural connections that are much stronger and longer lasting than simply consuming content. Yet the majority of learning experiences are out of context and focused on content presentation. Classroom training, online training modules, and online synchronous training all fall into the same category of didactic content presentation. Although learning professionals know that providing opportunities for practice are more effective, the ability to provide effective, scalable immersive learning has been out of reach-until now.