What is immersive learning?

Immersive learning involves creating rich, engaging environments that closely mimic real-world conditions to enhance the learning experience. Vladlen Koltun discusses the importance of training systems in immersive three-dimensional (3D) environments. He emphasizes that these environments, which are perceived from a first-person view and replicate the physical world, are crucial for advancing sensory-motor learning systems. Such immersive setups are computationally intensive and aim to bridge the gap between simulations and real-world deployment 1.

Another aspect of immersive learning involves understanding brain states. Paul Zak explains that immersion in learning is associated with the binding of neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin in the brain. These chemicals play roles in arousal and emotional resonance, respectively. For practical applications, companies like Accenture have found that their employees cannot stay immersed in training for more than 20 minutes, suggesting that immersive learning segments should be short and intense to be effective 2.