We know that VR can create immersive and memorable experiences that would not be possible, or would be prohibitively expensive to create at scale, in the real world. And what’s more, these events can take place at home, or in the classroom removing further barriers and costs to training.

So far in this series we’ve looked at what VR is as well as how effective it can be! This week let’s take a look at why VR works.

In the first in the series - What is Virtual reality and how can I use it in my organisation? - we covered the fundamentals of VR and where it can be used.

Today let’s look at how effective it can be.

o doubt if you work in L&D or HR you’ve heard someone talk about Virtual Reality (VR). But what is it and what is it really capable of. Over the next few weeks we’re going to explore some of the frequently asked questions around this topic to shed some light on this relatively new technology.

What is it that games give us that traditional approaches don't?

We can break this down into two specific drivers; the benefits for learners and the benefits for the organisation.

There’s a lot to consider when you start designing games for learning and behaviour change. In this blog we’ve noted our top 5!

Gamification is the application of game mechanics to typically non-game based systems and processes with the aim of changing behaviour or raising awareness. Rewards are a key component of games, read on to understand how to use them effectively to boost engagement and motivation.

The secret to effectively developing and relaying content to a diverse set of audiences is to first understand different user requirements.

Have you ever looked at a game and thought “what makes that game so appealing?" or “why does my kid spend so much time playing video games?”

The answer is that games designers understand human psychology, they understand how to motivate and engage.

Lets explore some of the key features of successful games.