Future of AR/VR/MR in learning and development of Higher Education

Imagine students in a class learning about road safety rules. They don’t have books on their desks, instead, they are wearing Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) headsets that mimic a real-time busy road scenario. It has vehicles passing by from all directions, signals, direction boards, instructions, and people walking around.

The situation refers to students learning about road traffic and safety rules and regulations in an environment where the real and virtual worlds converge! Think about the lasting impact such an environment could have on the learner’s mind. While they’ll surely learn the subject better, perhaps they’ll never forget what they’ve learned and eventually follow traffic rules and regulations appropriately!

Education and transformations in learning and development have always been the prime areas of focus when it comes to discussing technology. After all, education is at the base of everything we do. Thus, advancements in technology surely impact real-world applications!

Fortunately, 21^st-century educators are open to technological adoption, wholeheartedly. The need to create a more competent and digitally driven generation has made them realize that integrating technology is the key to delivering impactful education.

A significant part of integrating technology is introducing Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality into learning and development! Many consider it the future of learning and development. Let’s explore some aspects associated with it in this blog.

The New Realities of AR, VR, and MR

Virtual reality is a term for computer-simulated reality in which a world is entirely recreated or an environment has been meticulously reproduced. The users wear a headset with speakers, a screen, sensors, and handsets to simulate the motion.

On the other hand, augmented reality adds a layer of information, entertainment, and activity. Whereas VR isolates you from real-world distractions, AR’s foundation is the real world. With computer-generated sounds and images superimposed over realistic elements, it provides a real-time perspective on the outside world.

Now, what is “mixed reality”? MR is also termed “Hybrid Reality.” Here, real and virtual elements interact in real-time. Whereas VR replaces reality and AR augments it, MR blends virtuality and reality to create an immersive experience!

Applications of AR, VR, and MR in Learning and Development

Why do people call AR, VR, and MR the future of learning and development? These technologies fundamentally provide experiences and quality of learning. Let’s look at how these learning and development applications use AR, VR, and MR to improve the quality and experience of learning.

AR-Enhanced Learning and Living

As part of its kitchen concept, a leading furniture brand has developed a smart table that suggests recipes based on the ingredients placed on it. This concept exemplifies AR technology in the real world. The interactive table is equipped with a camera projector that identifies the various ingredients and suggests recipes based on what it captures. Thus, the user does not have to wonder what to make with the ingredients available or anything they have on the table.

These immersive and intelligent learning experiences are competing with mobile apps. As a result, mobile app developers may develop augmented apps that integrate with physical spaces to create engaging interactions with the physical real world in the near future.

Virtual Reality in Corporate Training

VR can benefit corporate learning and development.

How? Let’s consider the example of a manufacturing company, wherein the learner enters the shop floor. Virtual reality allows the learner to visit and view every section and machine on the shop floor. Thus, they can know every little aspect of the shop floor before they enter it in real-time. It can help enhance security, and functionality, therefore, positively impacting the learning aspect.

However, real-virtual experiences on the shop floor aren’t the only applications of virtual reality in the business world.

In the realm of soft skills, corporate trainers can also benefit from it. For example, it can help simulate a real-world meeting environment where a company’s prospective leaders practice speaking in meetings, conferences, etc. It can help them overcome anxiety while speaking in front of their leaders.

Mixed Reality in Training

Microsoft HoloLens is the market leader in this category. Its MR incorporates 3D holographic content with the physical world. MR blend physical surroundings with digital ones, thus enabling interactions with virtual content, the surrounding world, and 3D holographic projections.

Augment Learning Experiences via AR, VR, and MR with Qodequay!

AR, VR, and MR surely redefine creativity in the educational realm! They exemplify the next level of education, where immersive experiences make learning more effective. Everyone involved in training and academia can benefit from these technological innovations and enhance their offerings via interactive learning journeys where practical learning in a simulated environment is at the core.

Thus, if you are an educator or a corporate company that is looking to deliver stellar learning experiences, get the best of AR, VR, and MR with Qodequay!

Our unique multi-phase design thinking process enables us to think of what it takes to make learning more enjoyable and effective. Thus, our solutions are closely aligned with user needs and designed to deliver user delight.

We translate our experience and proficiency across AR, VR, and MR into phenomenal learning propositions that hone the learner’s skills and make you a standout. Please write to Contact@qodequay.com to learn more about our capabilities and how we can help you work experiential wonders in learning and development.