Work and Play - The Benefits of Simulation-Based Learning

One of the most interesting developments of the digital revolution has been the emergence of training simulations.

17:44 30 April 2020

For anyone who has ever started a new job, decided to take up a new hobby, or learn a new language, there is the constant worry that you are either not receiving the training you need from others, or that you are not approaching it in the most efficient way individually.

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn...

 

Everyone would love to know the best way to approach the creative process that is the learning of a new skill. Whether it is a company looking to improve its employee training or an individual wanting to learn a musical instrument, you want to do it in an intelligent way. Training simulators have emerged as one of the most effective learning methods that exist today. So, let's take a look at five of the biggest benefits of simulation-based learning...

Real Life Experience

Training simulators involve the individual with the task. They have the ability to replicate real life situations and scenarios. By putting you in the front line, you are able to learn based on first hand experience. This is one of the biggest advantages a simulator has over the standard teaching environment. It allows you to undergo experiential learning, the process of learning through experience, or more accurately, learning through reflection on doing. For example, if you are a fan of Blackjack and want to practice your skills, use a free Blackjack training simulator. This is the perfect approach to mastering your skills before playing for real.

Repetition

 

It is common sense that the more you do something, the better you will become at it. The issue with this knowledge is that it is often difficult to repeat something over and over, without it becoming a chore. Training simulators allow to learn in an engaging environment, while removing the often tedious side of repetition.

Retention

 

By being able to physically engage with an activity, you are much more likely to retain what you are learning in both the short-term and the long-term. This puts you in the position that when you approach the real tasks, you do so with a new found experience, despite the fact that you are relatively new to the process.

Risk Aversion

It is always a risk to allow someone with inadequate experience to do something for the first time. Training simulators create a safe space in which you can learn form your mistakes without the fear of causing harm to, depending on the circumstances, yourself, your team and/or the company you work for.

Financial Savings

One of the biggest expenditures a company has is on training new employees. It is often 18 months before a company begins to see a return on their investment. Not only does simulation-based learning increase the speed of employee training, it also allows for on-site training, reducing the costs of travel that were previously required.