This blog article explores how higher education is using immersive technology to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.  Immersive technology is transforming the way universities and colleges provide engaging learning experiences. AR, VR, and 360-degree video enable students to experiment with 3D models, hone their soft skills for future employment, and participate in life-like […]

Integrating XR technology and instructional design has revolutionized how organizations develop and deliver engaging, immersive, and interactive training. Extended reality (XR) technologies present a unique opportunity for instructional designers. XR can enhance learner engagement, provide skills-practice opportunities, increase knowledge retention, and more. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the benefits of XR technologies for […]

Many companies are starting to realize how virtual reality training can help improve diversity and inclusion by fostering empathy, breaking down social barriers, and building an accepting workplace. Diversity and inclusion have become increasingly critical workplace factors for employees. Two out of three job candidates seek employers with a diverse workforce. Employers with more diverse […]

The impact of virtual reality on employee performance and productivity has become a hot topic in the corporate learning and development (L&D) industry. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as one of the best strategies to boost employee performance and productivity through onboarding, safety training, upskilling programs, and more. Many future-oriented organizations have already integrated VR […]

Discover why immersive technology is the future of training and development as businesses compete to attract, upskill, and retain top talent. Many organizations struggle to design and deliver effective L&D programs, especially as their workforce becomes increasingly global and remote. Keep reading to learn how companies use immersive technology like AR and VR to give their […]

Amid the Great Resignation, a growing skills gap, and a push for employee investment, companies need to understand what employees want from learning and development (L&D) programs. Effective L&D programs boost employee engagement and retention. A study by Gallup and Amazon found 57% of U.S. workers want to upgrade their skills, and 48% of workers would switch […]

Employee investment is top-of-mind for employers as the war for talent wages on and the quiet quitting epidemic persists. According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report, 93% of organizations are concerned about employee retention. The COVID-19 pandemic altered many workers’ perspectives on their companies’ values and what they want from their employers. Many employees left their […]

Today, the tech industry is facing a growing talent shortage. As technology rapidly advances and traditional education falls behind, tech companies are forced to address the problem head-on. This begs the question, could tech self-correct the skills gap? To attract, develop, and retain skilled talent, tech companies must adopt a multi-pronged approach. This approach involves […]

Metaversities are helping learning and training become more efficient, accessible, and engaging—especially in hybrid and virtual environments. But you may ask yourself, “what is a metaversity?” The challenges of online learning have forced organizations to rethink how to create impactful, immersive learning experiences for better information retention. Many forward-thinking universities and corporations are already reaping […]

Reasons why cross-training is beneficial are plentiful. Cross-training benefits companies and employees by preparing them to overcome unexpected challenges and helping them become more efficient. The last few years have taught us employees and employers should prepare for unprecedented changes. Training employees on skills and procedures outside their day-to-day roles creates an agile, adaptable workforce […]