Newsletter 12: Education 3.0 - Unlocking the Power of VR: Your Real Competitive Advantage to Learning

A lack of distractions in the virtual reality (VR) space makes it an incredibly attractive option for education and training across various disciplines and subjects. Whether it's sailing, football, soft-skills development, or language learning, VR offers endless possibilities that are highly interesting to schools and teachers.

Don't just take my work for it:

How virtual reality is redefining soft skills training: PwC

One of the remarkable aspects of VR is its ability to provide immersive learning experiences. For instance, if you've never been sailing before, VR allows you to learn the basics and gain confidence before venturing into the actual dangers of the sea. Similarly, in football, you can visualize and practice free kicks countless times in VR, honing your skills before the big game. And when it comes to soft-skills training, VR serves as a valuable platform to practice and refine those skills in a virtual learning environment.

The benefits of VR in learning extend beyond just soft skills, with several remarkable advantages. PwC claim:

Training in VR is 4X faster compared to traditional classroom methods. The immersive nature of VR enables learners to absorb information and practice skills more efficiently, leading to accelerated learning.

VR learners exhibit 275% more confidence in applying the skills they've acquired after training. The realistic and interactive nature of VR instills a sense of assurance and competence in learners, empowering them to transfer their knowledge to real-world situations.

Learners in VR environments report being 3.75X more emotionally connected to the content than their counterparts in traditional classrooms. The immersive nature of VR triggers deeper engagement and emotional responses, enhancing the overall learning experience.

VR learners demonstrate 4X more focus compared to those using e-learning platforms. The immersive and interactive nature of VR captivates learners' attention, reducing distractions and maximizing their concentration on the learning material.

These advantages make virtual reality an increasingly powerful tool in education and training, with the potential to redefine how we develop skills and acquire knowledge across various domains.

Beats a traditional job interview and what about those holodecks.

A round-up of the second half of this week's article shared in the groups.

1. This show the improvements in gaming graphics over the last couple of years.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs3gZ2hrMox/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

2. YouTube Video showacase Supersonic VR - Language Learning in VR.

3. Substack Article by Darren Coxon - How I Created a Joe Rogan AI Experience.

https://darrencoxon.substack.com/p/how-i-created-a-joe-rogan-ai-experience

4. Educational Management Blog: The link leads to a blog post titled "FlexEd: A Catalyst for Rapid School Growth" on the Principals Blog.

https://principalsblog.leadingyourinternationalschool.com/educational_management/flexed-a-catalyst-for-rapid-school-growth/

5. Edufuturists Trends Booklet: This link points to an Issuu document titled "EF Trends Booklet 2022-2023" by Edufuturists.

https://issuu.com/edufuturists/docs/ef_trends_booklet_2022_2023

6. The Conversation Article: This link directs you to an article titled "New Approach to Teaching Computer Science Could Broaden the Subject's Appeal" on The Conversation website.

https://theconversation.com/new-approach-to-teaching-computer-science-could-broaden-the-subjects-appeal-205171

7. XR Today Article: This link leads to an XR Today article titled "Can Professionals Work in Virtual Reality?"

https://www-xrtoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.xrtoday.com/virtual-reality/can-professionals-work-in-virtual-reality/amp/

8. The Wall Street Journal Article: This link points to a Wall Street Journal article titled "ChatGPT AI is Revolutionizing Math Education" by Po-Shen Loh.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/chatgpt-ai-math-po-shen-loh-1e9f80dc?reflink=share_mobilewebshare

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