Virtual learning entails a different training paradigm, one where learners are fully immersed in the learning – more so than other training forms. The COVID-19 crisis makes delivering immersive virtual learning experiences even more imperative.

Connecting with distant learners, and keeping them engaged throughout the learning journey, is a challenge for L&D professionals. This new learning environment means trainers need to work “differently” to keep learners engaged.

And, given that this non-traditional learning environment requires an equally “non-traditional” training approach, L&D teams must look at offering more immersive virtual learning experiences.

Immersive learning approaches not only help you engage your remote learners but they also create learning experiences that are sticky and ensure that higher level goals like application of learning or change in thinking and behavior are met.

Of the various options that you can use to deliver immersive learning experiences, in this eBook, I show you how 4 techniques – Gamification, Microlearning, Video Based Learning, and Scenario Based Learning can be used.

eBook Overview:

Section 1 – Engaging the Remote Learners Through Immersive Learning Strategies

Delivering immersive virtual learning experiences to remote learners continues to be a major challenge for L&D teams.

This section outlines how you can leverage immersive learning techniques to offset the challenges of learner engagement in Virtual Training. It also defines immersive learning in the context of Virtual Training and the benefits that immersive virtual learning offers to engage your remote learners.

Section 2 – Gamification

Gamification appeals to learners as it makes learning enjoyable and features rewards and recognition, that all of us love! For the L&D teams, its alternative “Gamification for serious learning” produces the requisite ROI as it focuses on delivering precise learning outcomes.

This section describes how gamified learning approaches ignite learner engagement and drive employee performance, along with tips and strategies that can further enhance the impact of gamified learning.

It also highlights the significance of active learning in the workplace and approaches to consider promoting it through Gamification.

This section goes on to outline the benefits of game-based learning and how it can boost learner engagement and motivation.

It wraps up with the benefits of using gamifying VILT programs and lists effective approaches to gamify your VILT programs to drive remote learner engagement.

Section 3 – Microlearning

Microlearning has been a popular training approach in the recent past and it has progressed to the center stage for remote learning and Virtual Training.

This section highlights a few go-to strategies and options, as well as, best practices to adopt while transforming your existing VILT sessions into Microlearning modules.

It also explains the implications of the Forgetting Curve and how you can offset it and reinforce learning with Microlearning.

Section 4 – Video Based Learning

With an acceleration in the adoption of Microlearning and reduced costs of development, the usage of videos will continue its upward trend in 2021.

This section focusses on the challenges of existing corporate training videos and lists out strategies that can drive the interaction and engagement of your corporate training videos.

It presents 5 proven tips for using transformational strategies that’ll turn “ordinary” eLearning video content into highly engaging and addictive eLearning resources for digital learners.

It also describes various video formats you should use to accelerate the impact of eLearning videos.

 Section 5 – Scenario Based Learning

Scenario Based Learning, a highly immersive learning strategy, can be applied across corporate trainings – particularly, Compliance, Soft Skills, Professional Skills, Product, and Sales Trainings. It promotes learning in a safe setting and aids learners in understanding the impact of their choices and learn from their oversights.

This section lists 6 approaches of how you can leverage Scenario Based Learning to bring in real-world experiences to online training.