Overcoming the Top 10 Objections for using Virtual Worlds in Training
1. It costs too much!
Not really- in fact it will more than likely save you money. Virtual world training can now be produced at CBT prices. Coupled with higher engagement, knowledge retention and trainees actually getting excited about ‘playing’ in a virtual world, you have a potent combination. Not to mention that virtual worlds are easily updated and extended.
2. Why would I let my employees wander around aimlessly?
Contrary to popular belief- you don’t have to allow trainees to wander around aimlessly within a virtual world environment. Rather, specific defaults and invisible triggers can be set to guarantee continuous trainee engagement.
3. How can you train in a virtual world?
Training in a virtual world has made more and more headwind and is leading to mainstream adoption. The virtual world model allows a very realistic training environment when compared to alternative training methods.
4. There isn’t a product on the market that fits the bill of what my company’s training needs are.
Although most people are led to believe this- I just think you haven’t seen all that Visual Purple is capable of. We don’t just have one type of world that we can offer, rather the sky is the limit when it comes to Visual Purple’s training capabilities.
5. It would take too long to implement.
Virtual world development and deployment is actually often faster than traditional training methods.
6. I have a wide age range of employees, this type of training won’t meet everyone’s needs.
With the increase of the number and diversity of trainees today a virtual world training application can more closely meet the needs of an entire organization. It provides for a realistic environment and training arena.
7. Not realistic enough…
Although some remain skeptical, most virtual worlds today mimic the real world and provide high fidelity 3D graphics and a high level of user interaction.
8. Security Issues
How can I guarantee that my training platform is safe? Visual Purple’s virtual world solutions are available in a private and secure worlds so no need to worry about security.
9. My company doesn’t have the latest and greatest in computers- will a virtual world application even run on old computers?
Probably, the experience can be scaled based on hardware quality. The virtual world applications can also be browser-based.
10. What about collaboration?
Since a key term in the virtual world industry is “collaboration”… Yes, it can be done. Or, depending on the mission, you have the option to interact within a virtual world asynchronously. Whichever you prefer…
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