VR Training takes many forms, at Warp VR, we generally categorize these as story-based or information-based, each has it's own application and use cases. Let's explore!
When creating VR training, the initial choice between information-based and story-based scenarios shapes the entire experience. Each approach has unique strengths, and combining them at a scene level can unlock even more significant potential.
Let’s explore what these approaches mean when to use them, and how blending them can deliver highly effective training outcomes.
An information-based scenario helps participants collect and process information in a contextual, immersive way. Learners can look around, explore the environment using arrows, and interact with key details like media panels (text, videos, or images).
Information-based scenarios are quick to produce. A 360° camera and Warp VR’s media panels let you create an immersive tour or explainer that feels far more engaging than traditional e-learning.
“You’re not just telling learners about a location or concept. You’re placing them inside that environment — making the information easier to understand and retain.”
Story-based scenarios are action-driven and immerse learners in a narrative. The learner is the main character, faced with challenges or obstacles that require decisions. Instead of “first learning and then testing,” learners are tested immediately and learn through experience. This approach is deeply rooted in scientific research, with many studies showing strong results for experiential learning.
The power of story-based scenarios lies in the feedback loop: learners immediately experience the consequences of their decisions in a safe, judgment-free VR environment. They naturally improve their skills by trying again and experimenting with different behaviors.
“Different actions lead to different outcomes. That makes story-based VR so powerful — it’s experiential, personal, and sticks with you.”
Example: Imagine onboarding new employees at a manufacturing plant. Learners can “walk” through the facility virtually, view explainer videos for each machine, and answer questions about safety protocols.
Example: In a healthcare simulation, a nurse faces a high-pressure scenario where a patient’s condition deteriorates. Each decision (checking vitals, calling for help, administering medication) influences the outcome, helping the nurse build decision-making skills.
While many scenarios lean heavily on one approach, you don’t have to limit yourself. By making decisions at a scene level, you can combine information-based learning for foundational moments with story-based learning for skill application.
Blending the Best of Both Worlds
By combining information-based and story-based scenes, you can:
“Think of it as leveling up: Start with exploration and understanding, then progress to action and experience.”
With Warp VR, you have the tools to create both information-based and story-based scenes — and combine them seamlessly. Our platform makes creating compelling, engaging VR training easy, whether it’s media panels for exploration or story-building tools for immersive challenges.
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