How to Create Equipment Training in Facilitate: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking to revolutionize your equipment training process? Look no further than Facilitate. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create immersive and engaging equipment training using Facilitate creation tools.

Self-Authoring Your Training Content

Gone are the days of passive learning through slide presentations or lengthy manuals. With Facilitate, you have the power to self-author experiential training content, putting the control in your hands. But what exactly makes experiential training so beneficial?

The Power of Experiential Training

Experiential training is more powerful than observational learning (eLearn or video tutorials), because learners are able to interact with the equipment or objects in question. They can physically reach out and manipulate them, all the while being in a realistic environment (e.g. workshop). This is what makes for learning to be 'experiential' and this type of learning is much more powerful for adult learners than observational learning.

Components of Effective Training Content

Effective equipment training in Facilitate consists of two key components:

1. 360 Video Overview: Start by filming a 360-degree video of the equipment in action. Enlist the help of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to narrate and demonstrate the procedures, providing learners with a comprehensive view of the process.

2. Facilitate Microsimulation: Next, create a microsimulation using a 3D model of the equipment. If you don't have an internal 3D model, don't worry! Simply reach out to a freelance modeler with a few photos and dimensions, specifying which parts need to be separate components for interactive functionality. Models can easily be created within a week.

Building Your Training Content

With your video and 3D model in hand, it's time to build your training content in Facilitate. Thanks to its intuitive drop-and-drag functionality, even non-specialists like technicians can easily add interactive elements and questions to enhance the learning experience.

Sharing and Publishing Your Content

Once your content is ready, share it for review via a browser link. Collaborate with stakeholders to make any necessary revisions, then publish the final version to be accessed on both computer and VR headset. This versatility allows for collaborative or individual training, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

Key Benefits of Facilitate Training Content

• Versatility: Accessible on both computer and VR headset, catering to different learning preferences.
• Engagement: Immersive and experiential nature enhances learner engagement and retention.
• Flexibility: Easily editable and extendable for future training needs

Conclusion

While creating equipment training in Facilitate may require a bit more effort than traditional eLearning methods, the results are undeniably worth it. By providing learners with experiential and immersive training experiences, you're not just teaching them how to use equipment—you're preparing them for success in real-world scenarios. So why settle for ordinary training when you can elevate it with Facilitate? Start creating impactful training content today.