In this blog post, we’re talking about how learning leaders can do just that – through simulations.
We’ll share:
To illustrate, let’s compare a traditional eLearning approach to an adaptive learning approach.
In traditional eLearning practice, learners log in to a course hosted on an LMS and then take a quiz. If they answer enough questions correctly, they then advance to the next level. In this standard learning path, all learners have a similar learning path, with the same screens and questions.
In comparison, with adaptive learning, learners may start at the same place, but based on their answers and competency, the platform feeds them only relevant content to master the learning objectives. As well, the content can be altered depending on the learner’s responses so the learner can compare the impact of their choices on the business, relationships, personal and professional goals, and more.
With adaptive learning, learners feel a personal connection to their process and have space and time for reflection, leading to learning that sticks.
When using adaptive learning design, we meet learners where they are, and help them with sensemaking on the topic and skills covered. We also help move through stages of competence leading to personalized insights, feedback, and accomplishment of learning objectives.
And, through learning by doing, learners are able to practice in a safe space that represents real-world challenges and scenarios, leading to powerful “aha” moments.
Hermann Ebbinghaus, a 19th-century German psychologist, coined the term the forgetting curve. In short, Ebbinghaus noted that humans forget newly memorized information at an alarming rate. Through his research, he illustrated how quickly memory loss occurs:
Cognitive science tells us that active practice and emotional connection help us remember things longer and apply what we’ve learned more easily. With adaptive learning, the learning path hones in on where the learner needs to focus and leapfrogs.
The result? Learning that sticks.
In fact, with Regis simulations, 94% of participants reported applying what they learned in a program to their job function – active use that drives real impact.
Business success depends on people learning and doing more, faster.
Through adaptive learning, learners can “skip” the learning they don’t need and are presented with the learning content they do. As a result, training time is significantly reduced, leading to cost and time savings for the organization, and a higher return on investment for training budgets.
For example, one of our customers recently reported a 15x ROI against program creation and deployment costs.
Through assessments and reporting, learners and learning leaders alike gain data-driven insights and a path for improvement.
Our award-winning technology is designed to leverage the best of adaptive learning. In this section, we’re highlighting two features that support adaptive learning: video branching and AI-generated avatars.
A simulation is a technology-driven learning experience that allows employees to practice skills in a safe and constructive environment, providing the most effective way to learn how to make tough decisions and difficult tradeoffs.
Simulations give employees a chance to learn from mistakes, refine their problem-solving abilities, develop critical and system thinking, surface blind spots, and reinforce key behaviors.
Did you ever read a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book? If you did, you’ve experienced branched learning.
Regis simulations leverage branching to create customized, personal learning paths based on the learner’s answers to the course activities presented. With video branching, the learner is asked to participate in the narrative by choosing between different actions or storylines.
Why is this important for learning?
Regis Simulations and Branched Learning
With Regis simulations, instructional designers have a powerful, easy-to-use branching tool kit.
Our visual flow editor makes it easy to create branching paths for learners. For example branching for scenario simulations, adaptive learning, and remediating to different sections of the learning.
Branching triggers – inputs that determine where to guide a participant next – are built in using branching logic.
And once the simulation is complete, it’s easy to view learner-specific results of which branches were taken and decisions made. This information is used to provide feedback.
With Regis simulations, you can leverage video branching to develop hard and soft skills that are relatable and engaging through either AI-generated avatars or videos featuring live actors.
There are many benefits of using AI-generated avatars. Here’s just a few:
In Regis simulations, our built-in avatars feature:
As well, learning lakers can track what branches participants take, and how they respond to certain situations. This information is then used to provide personalized feedback.
In summary, AI-generated avatars bring your story to life – with powerful results. By now, you know that adaptive learning is a highly effective and efficient method of delivering learning that sticks, and how Regis simulations enable adaptive learning through video branching and AI-generated avatars.
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