Ikon Training
From vision to action: The next chapter in IKON VR Training
January 27th, 2025
2 mins
Written by Louise Ballard, IKON Training Operations Director
As part of our ongoing mission to redefine training through innovation, IKON Training recently welcomed Revolve Labs to our offices for another step in developing our Extended Reality (XR) training modules. Building on the progress made at West Suffolk College’s XR Lab, this stage focused on capturing green screen recordings, a crucial component in crafting immersive and interactive VR-based Conflict Resolution Training (CRT) scenarios. By recording tailored scenarios in a green screen environment, we can layer these into customisable and interactive XR modules, ensuring that training is as realistic and engaging as possible.
Green screen technology: The foundation of immersive XR training
Green screen technology has become vital in creating adaptable, high-impact XR training scenarios. By combining live-action recordings with virtual environments, we’re able to:
- Simulate realistic, role-specific scenarios: Each recording is tailored to reflect learners’ daily challenges.
- Enhance flexibility: Green screen setups allow us to quickly adjust or customise scenarios to suit the needs of diverse industries, such as healthcare, social care, retail, and education.
- Deliver authenticity: Integrating real-world subject matter expertise with XR environments ensures training feels engaging and relevant.
James Crown, IKON Training’s Training Director, recorded Subject Matter Expertise (SME) guides and feedback sessions during this session. These recordings will play a central role in the VR CRT scenarios, providing learners with expert insights as they navigate complex decision-making paths.
Immersive learning: Bridging theory and practice
While effective, traditional training methods often struggle to replicate the high-pressure environments learners face in real life. This is where XR training offers a game-changing solution.
With XR, learners can:
- Practice in realistic scenarios: With scenarios tailored to their unique roles, simulate managing conflict in a retail setting or de-escalating tense situations in healthcare.
- Build confidence through repetition: Safe, controlled environments enable participants to refine techniques and repeat scenarios without fear of real-world consequences.
- Enhance decision-making skills: Immediate feedback and branching decision pathways foster quick thinking and adaptability under pressure.
Our latest video highlights that these immersive modules bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring learners leave with actionable skills and greater confidence.
Branching scenarios: Empowering learners with real-world choices
One of the standout features of our XR training modules is the incorporation of branching scenarios. These decision-based simulations allow learners to:
- Explore multiple outcomes based on their choices.
- Understand the impact of their actions in real-time.
- Develop the critical thinking needed to handle complex interpersonal dynamics effectively.
This innovative approach empowers individuals to practice responding to challenging situations in a safe environment, helping them build resilience and prepare for the unpredictability of real-world interactions.
What’s next?
Our collaboration with Revolve Labs continues to push the boundaries of professional development.
These new modules will soon be integrated into our broader training programmes, making them accessible to healthcare, social care, retail, and education professionals.
This partnership is more than just a project; it’s about shaping the future of training by combining cutting-edge technology with practical expertise. Stay tuned as we explore new ways to empower learners and create safer, more resilient workplaces.
For a closer look at our partnership journey, Read more about our collaboration or contact our team to find out how IKON Training can help your organisation navigate the challenges of today’s workplace.
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