[Using virtual-reality-based learning scenarios in soft skill trainings].

ABSTRACT: The article shows the effective use of Virtual-Reality-scenarios to improve softskills especially for communication, presentation and negotiation. First, some advantages of VR-softskills-trainings compared to conventional settings are presented, especially the independence on physically available persons for training, which makes VR-trainings even more attractive in times of COVID-19. After discussing the risk of cognitive overload in VR-environments, a case study of a VR-softskills-training used in an Austrian company is presented. The results of a quantitative research show that the design of the VR-Scenario led to a perceived low cognitive load and was seen to be supportive for the learning process. Specific factors leading to that result were derived from a subsequent qualitative resea

SUBMITTER: Zak K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8442524 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature