SIMmersion's three-pronged training model allows users to acquire and test their knowledge, practice numerous skills in varied contexts, and receive feedback to improve understanding and enhance future performances.
Educational research demonstrates that students learn more rapidly and develop a deeper understanding through multi-faceted training combined with the opportunity to practice skills repeatedly in different situations. SIMmersion's
training model provides variation in situational learning in several ways:
User-driven knowledge acquisition allows them to access training content in the manner that best suits each individual. Multimedia e-learning material is designed to present classroom information in an engaging way. Interactive content allows users to test their knowledge and review unfamiliar material. Learn more about Knowledge Acquisition.
Simulations are carefully constructed to optimize opportunities to build skills and practice the same concepts outlined in the training content. Users gain these critical skills by practicing simulated conversations with dynamic characters. Characters' personalities and motives are randomly assigned at the beginning of each new simulation play. This provides users with unpredictable challenges that help them build generalizable skills they can draw from after completing the training. Learn more about Skill Acquisition.
Users receive real-time and self-driven feedback during and after each play of the simulation. Help text is available when the user needs additional assistance. A replay feature enables users to review portions of dialogue, or the entire conversation. Numeric scores and performance summaries are presented to users after each conversation. Learn more about Feedback.
Simulation training programs must possess several key components to produce lasting effects on learners. In order to optimize the learning experience, SIMmersion programs include varied, repetitive practice, increasing levels of difficulty, and continuous feedback throughout the training. Additionally, all SIMmersion programs use complementary strategies to appeal to different learning styles, set benchmarks and training goals, and provide opportunities for learners to make mistakes in a challenging, yet safe environment. In an extensive study, researchers at Duke University,
Northwestern University, and the University of Miami discuss features of the most successful high-fidelity training simulations. Learn more about the features of effective high-fidelity simulations.
