Why Virtual Reality is the Future of Trades Training
Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay, highlights in a TexTalks event how the company's experience with simulation-based learning demonstrates that Virtual Reality is poised to revolutionize trades training by enhancing workforce preparation, and invites further discussion on scaling VR training solutions.
Interplay’s CEO, Doug Donovan, shares insights into the company's history of using simulations to better prepare a skilled workforce and discusses why Virtual Reality (VR) will change the way people learn a trade.
Doug Donovan participated in a TexTalks event at the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas. In his talk, Doug discussed Interplay’s history of simulation-based learning and explained how Virtual Reality's most impactful application is in training. The video of his talk was edited down to 4 minutes to focus on how VR could change the way training is conducted.
If the video inspires any ideas or questions, you are encouraged to reach out to discuss how Virtual Reality and simulation-based learning can scale the way your company trains.
Contact: Craig Carter (ccarter@interplaylearning.com)
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