Interplay CEO Speaks With ACHR On Online Immersive Training
Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, explains in an ACHR NEWSMakers Podcast interview how virtual reality and 3D simulations are revolutionizing skilled trades training by creating immersive experiences that enhance memory recall, shorten training times, and accelerate skill acquisition, making it easier to train individuals with the right attitude effectively.
Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, was interviewed for the ACHR NEWSMakers Podcast. In the interview, he discusses how virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulations are being used to improve skilled trades training programs.
He explains that as VR technology develops, more people are using it to create immersive training experiences. One of the benefits of these experiences is that they help users map memories for future recall.
Donovan also shares that virtual reality and screen-based 3D simulations can condense training times and accelerate the adoption of skill sets.
“If you can find someone with the right attitude, with the Interplay system you really can start training aptitude.”
He emphasizes that immersive training can be a powerful tool for developing skills in the skilled trades sector.
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