TCS Immersive Learning Content Services

Abstract

While learning previously was conducted only in classrooms, the rise of technology has enabled teaching and learning in e-learning mode.

Teachers, facilitators, and learners have become much more tech-savvy. They look forward to interactive experiences throughout the learning process, however, there is a visible gap between the current state of learning and learners’ expectation of digital course content. 

As digital learning models are becoming popular with academic institutions and corporates, traditional learning content and pedagogy pose various challenges. The lack of interactivity leaves learners uninterested and unmotivated thereby reducing their attention span. The absence of technology-enabled teaching pedagogy makes it challenging to explain abstract and complex concepts. This drives the need for hands-on, digital content delivered in a multi-device format.

Overview

TCS’ Immersive Learning Content Services enable schools, universities, and corporates to provide learners with best-in-class, interactive, and customized digital learning experiences.

TCS uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), gamification and simulation technologies to create engaging content delivered in multi-device formats to ensure ease of access. It leverages instructional design principles and techniques to develop interactive content and build enhanced learning experiences.

Our solution

TCS’ solution uses a learner-focused strategy to build an immersive, interactive, and engaging learning environment. 

Key features include:

• Customized digital immersive learning: Customized interactive e-learning solution that includes interactive content such as storytelling, scenario-based decision-making, animations, and constant immersive content interaction mechanisms to keep learners engaged. It can easily fit into learning paths or curriculums to track the learning progress. TCS uses technology to support learning design to create enhanced experiences for learners. 

  1. Augmented reality (AR) – An AR-based immersive experience created for straightforward learning content enhances the experience. Web-based AR can be part of regular web-based training (WBTs) and can be changed from simple click learning to interactive learning.

  2. Virtual reality (VR) –A virtual environment is created with the help of wearable devices to offer an immersive onboarding experience to new hires and students. Teaching and learning in subjects such as history, geography, and environmental studies when taught in a virtual mode become a lot more engaging.

• Game-based learning: Games enable learners to apply the knowledge gained during the learning process, increasing their attention span, and motivating them to complete the learning paths assigned to them. 

• Simulation learning: Interactive, web-based simulations help learners understand complex concepts by applying them in real-world situations.  These help learners practice and learn from their mistakes without impacting business outcomes adversely. 

• 3D learning: A spatial 3D experience solution drives next-level, immersive learning possibilities, enabling compelling product training experiences.

The TCS Advantage 

TCS brings several key differentiators to an engagement.

These include:

• Immersive learning expertise:  Our interaction and collaboration with technology partners have helped us gain advanced technical expertise. We have deep contextual knowledge and extensive field experience in driving digital transformation across the spectrum of educational institutions. We also provide dedicated and constant support of Immersive Learning Labs through this offering.

• Domain focus: TCS is committed to providing learners with continued access to education through cutting-edge technological solutions. Our best-in-class tech-enabled and industry-relevant content are developed through a collaboration between education industry content experts and TCS. With the rapid digitalization of the education sector globally, we ensure a seamless learning experience for learners. TCS iON™ is a testament to our focus towards using the latest technologies and tools to make education available and accessible for all.

• Investment in research and technology: TCS’ partnership with over 180 institutions across the globe as part of its co-innovation network, TCS COIN™, provides us the ecosystem advantage to address the most pressing challenges of our clients and help them generate exponential value. TCS has built centers of excellence (CoEs) across technologies and products to develop advanced solutions for all your business requirements. Additionally, TCS’ global presence enables near-shore or zero-distance support and ensures a smooth collaboration of people and technology