Institute for Immersive Learning Immersive learning is an interactive learning programme using virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality to generate positive experiences and to enable maximum learning success. Recently, we caught up with Torsten Fell who tells us more about how these experiences can translate into the business environment. Issue 3 2021 17 The Institute for Immersive Learning, based in Germany, advises vendor-neutral companies on the identification of fields of application, as well as the introduction and implementation of virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. It specialises in the following area of work: networking people and competences; communicating news, trends and practical examples; providing events and workshops; creating and setting quality standards in training; and providing certified training for trainers and learning designers. Founder and chief Executive Officer, Torsten Fell, tells us a little more about this unique offering. “It is a new dimension of working and learning,” he begins. “Our objectives are to find a way that work and learning can be optimally interlinked and efficiently designed using new technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality.” With more than 20 years of experience in companies in which Torsten headed training and further education or business transformation departments, he has now been dealing with the topics of virtual and augmented reality in the learning environment. He founded the Institute for Immersive Learning in 2019. Virtual reality and augmented reality is still a relatively new concept, however it is becoming more and more commonplace as technology advances. However it still requires a lot of explanation and what Torsten refers to as ‘overwork’ to ensure that it is made tangible for target groups when it comes to meaningful integration and implementation in companies. In this age of ever-changing technology, it is also imperative that the Institute for Immersive Learning can clearly differentiate itself from others in this field to stay ahead. Torsten explains that he is always ‘on the road’ two to three years before all of the others, trying out new possibilities, and he already utilises fully immersive and collaborative virtual reality solutions, another unique offering in the marketplace which helps define the Institute as the go-to place. “I let the experiences and results flow holistically into my projects and thus transfer the knowledge gained into a new environment. The customer always benefits from implementation skills that are shaped by doing and doing.” The dedicated team at The Immersive Institute of Learning are committed to innovation and curiosity, however Torsten also believes that making mistakes, learning from them and, ultimately, improving, are the way forward for the future. “Virtual reality and augmented reality are new and powerful media that can be used sensibly in all industries and organizations. We speak of an experience medium that allows you to dive into virtual worlds and experience new experiences. This requires courage and openness to look at them and try them out for yourself.” Contact: Torsten Fell Web Address: www.immersivelearning.institute Jun20186
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