How Immersive Learning Is Effective for Every Learning Style

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Learning Styles are described as the method/s of which learners most effectively understand new information. Every person takes in, understands, expresses, and remembers information differently, and it is crucial for educators to deliver content in an effective way. The 4 predominant learning styles are visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic. Most learners can absorb multiple types of information delivery, but often are most engaged by one style. In this article we will discuss the 4 different learning styles, the best ways to appeal to each learner, and how immersive training and learning experiences are able to cover all 4.

Visual Learning

Visual Learners learn by seeing. Whether the content viewed is pictures, videos, literature, or demonstrations. As an example, a visual learner would have more success completing a task after watching an instructional video as opposed to listening to an expert explain the process. Informational tools that appeal best to these learners include charts and graphs, pictures, videos, PowerPoints, and live demonstrations.

Immersive learning experiences appeal greatly to visual learners, with the newest technology learners can be fully immersed in a fully digital or hybrid environment through wearable headsets or any handheld device. Visual learners can see information with their own eyes, making their experience far more effective than a video or pictures from another person’s perspective.

Immersive learning instantly engages and captivates visual learners
Visual learners often have a strong ability to create mental images and visualize their tasks or recall visual information. Immersive technology provides a platform for learners to visualize concepts instantly in a three-dimensional space.
Immersive technology has the ability to present real-world scenarios to the learner, allowing the learner to encounter real-life situations feeling like they’ve already been there, and bring a sense of confidence and experience to the task.
Visual learners excel at understanding spatial relationships, immersive technology allows learners to manipulate and explore 3D objects, providing a deeper understanding of how different elements relate to each other and work together.
Visual learners recall information more effectively when they’ve experienced it in realistic and memorable ways. Immersive technology encourages active participation and leaves the learner with a memory that cannot be replicated by traditional teaching styles

Auditory Learning

Auditory Learners learn by hearing. Content delivery methods most effective include verbal instructions, discussions, lectures, and listening activities. As an example, an auditory learner would have more success completing a task after listening to an expert explain the process as opposed to viewing an instructional diagram. Instructional tools that appeal best to these learners include lectures, active discussions, and verbal instructions.

Immersive learning experiences are effective for auditory learners in a variety of ways, as modules can include verbal instructions delivered by a pre-recording or live instructors who can view their learner’s immersive environment simultaneously. Whether through a head mounted device, or handheld, technology allows the learner to be fully immersed in either a fully digital or hybrid environment, with their task in front of them, and instructions in their ear in real time. Imagine a medical student preforming a complex surgery for the first time, with digital environments, instructors can walk them through the entire process, describing the reason for every tool, the purpose of every cut, and the real-time results of their actions.

Audio-visual integration is standard during immersive experiences, auditory learners are able to view their tasks, and hear instructions on next steps, or even the consequences of their actions. A nursing student can view a holographic patient having an asthma attack, observe their physical mannerisms, and hear the changes in their breathing to properly decide next steps in treatment.
Immersive technology provides rich, immersive soundscapes, appealing to the auditory learner.
Auditory learners benefit from clear spoken explanations, ensuring they process and understand information effectively, immersive experiences allow verbal instructions to be delivered simultaneously with visual tasks.
Sound has a powerful connection to memory. Auditory learners are able to hear exactly how an issue may present and builds memory recall so they feel confident and experienced when facing the real-life scenario.

Read/Write Learning

Read and Write Learners learn by reading and/or writing content. Methods of delivery most effective for these learners include assigned reading, note taking, and text delivery. As an example, an auditory learner would have more success completing a task after reading an instruction manual as opposed to viewing a video. Instructional tools that appeal best to these learners include reading material, text PowerPoint demonstrations, and note-taking.

Immersive experiences can be perfect for read/write learners by offering a viewing of the content alongside instructional text boxes displaying next steps, and detailed information on elements selected. Learners are immersed in a curated environment, a future mechanic can view an engine, take it part piece by piece, and read information about every element along the way.

Textual content integration is often a standard with the newest technology, read/write learners engage with written content while viewing the exact physical content simultaneously.
Immersive scenarios can include instructions and prompts that read/write learners can analyze and respond to, aligning with their analytical and reflective tendencies.
In today’s digital world, there is an abundance of content available online that does not exist physically. Technology offers access to articles, instructions, and reflections not available in the bookstore.
Read/write learners are able to put a “face to a name” by viewing material alongside textual descriptions, providing real-life examples to what they’ve already grasped by reading, offering a sense of confidence that is otherwise impossible to achieve by literature alone.

Kinesthetic Learning

Kinesthetic Learners learn by doing. Methods of delivery most effective for these learners include real-life experiences, hands-on instruction, incorporating body movement, and tactile activities. As an example, a kinesthetic learner would have more success completing a task after having the opportunity to physically practice as opposed to reading an instructional manual. Instructional tools that appeal best to kinesthetic learners include physical activities that include movement and tactile elements, and “learning by doing”, immersive experiences are the most effective for learners in this category.

Immersive experiences are excellent for kinesthetic learners, as they offer a chance for the learner to physically experience real-life scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. A nursing student can perform a physical assessment on a digital patient, practice searching for a vein and inserting an IV, or deliver the correct amount of oxygen via mask all before even touching a real person. Digital content can be grasped, moved, and explored with as little as the learners own two hands, providing them the opportunity to understand procedures and content in the most effective way possible. Immersive experiences are completely changing education for kinesthetic learners.

Immersive experiences provide an environment for Kinesthetic learners to explore and navigate large spaces, enhancing spatial awareness and letting them explore with no limitations.
Immersive experiences mirror real-life experiences, Kinesthetic learners will enter real-world scenarios with muscle memory and a sense of “been there, done that”, the result being confident and prepared professionals.
Kinesthetic learners often have excellent fine motor skills, immersive experiences allow them to fine-tune their reaction times and explore different methods of completing a task.
Immersive experiences can provide tactile feedback, allowing learners to feel sensations or resistance as they interact with virtual objects, preparing them for real-world interactions.
Kinesthetic learners often rely on muscle memory to internalize information. By repeating actions, movements, and techniques within digital scenarios, learners can perfect their trade before even applying to enter the workforce.
Kinesthetic learners often leave immersive experiences with a sense of excitement and motivation, ensuring they remain engaged and get the most out of their education.

No matter what learning style your students or employees engage with best, immersive education provides a solution for them all. We create custom information delivery and training platforms for businesses and educational institutions within every industry.

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