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Manufacturing employers are facing a critical talent shortage. Up to 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030. There are a few things every employer in manufacturing should know when it comes to addressing this talent crisis. The manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving, and employers are looking for talent with a broad range of […]

Building a solid corporate learning strategy has never been more critical. The corporate learning and development (L&D) industry is expected to reach $487 billion by 2030 as organizations attempt to close the growing skills gap.  Companies struggle to find effective corporate learning practices to keep up with rapid changes in the economic landscape, technology, and […]

Predictive learning analytics (PLA) allows L&D teams to reduce scrap learning in their programs. Organizations have realized most of what’s learned in training programs isn’t retained or used on the job, otherwise known as scrap learning. PLA combats this by helping companies anticipate individuals’ future learning outcomes. As with any modern business investment, L&D professionals […]

VR learning is providing instructors with new ways to measure the success of their educational programs and understand how to improve them. Instructors, professors, and corporations worldwide are adopting VR as an impactful learning tool. 26% of organizations are already using VR to train employees. In addition, the global AR and VR market could reach […]

Employee experience is becoming a top priority for businesses to counteract turnover and foster a positive company culture that directly impacts their bottom line. The last few years have seriously challenged our previous notions of what makes a company a great place to work. Following an unprecedented mass resignation and heightened conversations around work-life balance, […]

Immersive technology tools are transforming the way we work and learn. Coaches and independent trainers, in particular, are adopting immersive technology to create a more engaging and practical learning experience for their clientele. These tools allow coaches to design and deliver training that brings their clients’ skills to the next level and prepares them for […]

XR technology tools are being adopted in universities as professors strive to provide students with immersive learning opportunities that increase engagement, teach complex concepts, and provide a safe space to practice skills.  Extended Reality (XR) encompasses Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. These technologies are becoming mainstream in the ways […]

Companies looking to upgrade their training programs must look to AR learning opportunities in today’s remote world. On average, each specific professional skill requires new training every five years.  Most adults today own cell phones and about 30% of the U.S. population already uses AR on a monthly basis. That makes this the right time […]

Upskilling your team allows you to fill the skills gaps in your organization and ensure its continued success in a rapidly changing workforce. This investment in your workforce keeps employees productive, engaged, and competitive. But what’s the best process for upskilling to reap the benefits of your investment? Like all investments, upskilling requires careful planning […]

XR learning design requires attention to traditional learning methods with a careful balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning. This balance is how you keep a cohort engaged from one session to the next. Of course, people worked in learning design before XR was a common term – let’s start there.  Learning Design Is All About […]

Adaptive learning is changing the way learners of all ages master new skills and concepts. The term refers to teaching each student based on their individual unique abilities. Students as young as kindergarten receive adaptive learning through tablets and applications. But is adaptive learning the future of education?  To answer this question, we’ll first define […]

Teaching with simulations can be a way to get students’ attention during class. There is more to simulations than getting attention, however. Great simulation experiences require preparation, engagement, and a period of discussion after the event. Without this high level of attention, a simulation won’t have the desired effect.  What Is a Simulation?  A simulation […]

Teaching with AR offers several benefits that enhance the classroom experience. Within the education technology, or edtech, industry, AR is expected to exceed $5.3 billion by 2023. AR has the potential to replace paper textbooks, physical models, posters, and printed manuals.  Here are 11 ways AR can enhance your students’ learning experience. Before we get […]

Instructors at all levels struggle with ways to increase student motivation. Each year, more people are buying VR headsets for entertainment while the technology remains an untapped resource at every level of the education system. We often fail to realize that when it comes to motivating students, we should begin by understanding what students enjoy.  […]

Building a metaverse business strategy may feel like a task to push out into the future. There are so many questions surrounding the metaverse and its many connected elements. These questions lead smart companies to develop early metaverse business strategies.  What Is the Metaverse? The metaverse today can be described as a collection of environments […]

Soft skills training is now recognized among the most important programs companies can offer their employees. Businesses today say the top qualities they look for in new hires are related to soft skills. And as technology becomes more adept at the “hard skills,” work is shifting to focus on the human characteristics. A Deloitte report […]

The Great Resignation has upended almost every industry in the world. In 2021, 47.4 million people voluntarily quit their jobs. The event has left company owners and hiring managers asking, what do we do in response? The first piece of advice is don’t panic. Companies must identify the specific factors leading to employee turnover and […]

There is no denying the future of data analysis is bright. The industry valued at $23 billion in 2019, is expected to reach a value of $132 billion by 2026. Advances in technology promise to finally get meetings away from static spreadsheet presentations and two-dimensional bar graphs. Let’s take a look at where data analytics […]

Using Augmented Reality to upskill your workforce is a relatively inexpensive and accessible strategy to adopt. A 2019 survey of employees across various industries, including HR staff, found that most employers and employees realized work was becoming digital first and that people needed upskilling. And this was before COVID upended every industry.  Most companies may […]

Changing careers is a major decision and can be stressful to even consider it. According to stress.org, it’s number 18 on the list of highest stressful life events. It’s up there with buying or losing a home, having a child, or getting a divorce. The key to easing that stress when making the decision comes […]

Curious about VR corporate training and looking to explore? You are not alone. Many companies are already using VR in their training programs and seeing impressive returns. If you don’t consider this an option for your own training programs, you’re at risk of falling behind and missing out on new young talent.  Take a look […]

Entry-level tech jobs are among the most sought-after jobs today. We here at Edstutia have compiled a list of the most in-demand and most searched entry-level tech jobs for you to check out. Try not to focus on the pay, as that is not where you will begin, but on finding the best fit for […]

Extended reality trends are key to understanding where virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are heading. As the metaverse and extended reality (XR) mature, our learning will occur both in the real world and the digital one. In the words of Mark Zuckerberg, the metaverse is “an embodied Internet that you’re inside of rather […]

A digital marketing career can make for a lucrative future and there has never been a better time than 2022 to embark on that path. The digital marketing field is projected to grow 10% year over year through 2030. The barrier to entry is smaller today and there are different ways to get started. Read […]