{"id":4478,"date":"2021-11-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tlsrv.net\/?p=4478"},"modified":"2024-11-11T13:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:00:45","slug":"thinglink-introduces-scenario-building-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/thinglink-introduces-scenario-building-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"ThingLink Announces A New Scenario Builder Product for Next Generation Learning and Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><strong>The demand for more engaging learning solutions soars and organizations turn to create digital twins of their products, processes, and facilities. To respond, ThingLink introduces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scenario-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new scenario builder<\/a> product for quickly creating gamified 360-degree and 3D immersive learning experiences for any platform including virtual reality (VR).<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scenario-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The ThingLink Scenario Builder<\/a> is an authoring tool for recreating real-life learning environments and situations in the cloud using interactive media. Developed along with the principles of Scenario-Based Learning (SBL), it allows educators to combine 2D, 3D, and 360-degree media into branched scenarios where learners can choose their path and move through a structured learning experience, exploring content, answering questions, and collecting points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about how your company can save resources and effectively support employees with impactful training, schedule a free call with one of our transformation consultants.<\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/enterprise.thinglink.com\/demo-dee\/\">Book a free consultation<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>For ThingLink, the new Scenario Builder product is a logical next step in expanding towards the enterprise eLearning market.\u00a0ThingLink has pioneered developing dynamic hyperlinking technology for interactive media assets, immersive spaces, and virtual learning environments \u2014 unlike any other technology available. After introducing rich media annotation for images in 2011, ThingLink expanded to support video annotation (2014), 360-degree image annotation (2016), 360-degree video annotation (2019),\u00a0and in 2021, 3D model annotation &#8211; all from the same interface.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ThingLink Scenario Builder makes it possible to organize these assets into branched learning scenarios that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, ThingLink has made these experiences easy to integrate into modern learning systems and communication tools such as Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>\u201cVirtual tours, field trips, and VR games&nbsp;are more engaging than slideshows and video conferences, but they are not automatically the same as&nbsp;structured, personalized, trackable -and fun- learning experiences. This is why we developed the ThingLink Scenario Builder\u201d<\/em>,<\/em> says ThingLink\u2019s founder and CEO, Ulla-Maaria Koivula.&nbsp;<em><em>\u201cThingLink Scenario Builder is a creator tool for developing next-generation learning experiences from the real world to the metaverse.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;<em>Our goal is to introduce our teachers to easy ways for creating VR-materials so that they can then offer immersive learning experiences for their own students. We are going to use ThingLink&#8217;s scenario tool for creating authentic learning simulations that can bring more versatility into our learning environments. We are planning to gradually make virtual learning environments part of the learning path on the post secondary level for as many students as possible.<\/em>&#8221; <\/p>\n<cite><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><p>&#8211; Marika Peltonen, EdTech Specialist with Gradia and Heini Pennanen, Digital Coordination with Gradia <\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-key-points-about-thinglink-scenario-builder\"><strong>3 Key Points About ThingLink Scenario Builder&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ThingLink Scenario Builder lets you build gamified simulations from real environments for learning and development. There are three key aspects that set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scenario-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThingLink Scenario Builder<\/a> apart from other creator tools on the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, learning scenarios and simulations created with ThingLink Scenario Builder can consist of <strong>multiple types of visual assets:<\/strong> images, videos, 360 media, 3D models, and spaces, including digital twins. The result is a richer learning experience compared to a text-based or a 2D single-media scenario.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image7-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4543\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriagroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Patria<\/em><\/a><em> uses ThingLink Scenario Builder to train pilots.<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scenario-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThingLink Scenario Builder<\/a> is the <strong>super simple interface <\/strong>that keeps&nbsp;the structure of the learning experience at your sight as you are building and editing it. To add a new scene, a choice, a checkpoint, or a shortcut for the learner, you can simply click a plus sign. To edit any of the elements after publishing, you can easily go back and do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third advantage of the ThingLink Scenario Builder is the unbeatable combination of rich media annotation options for the base media. This means that whether you decide to take the learner through a series of videos, slides, 3D models, or virtual tours, you can access ThingLink\u2019s multimedia editor for including additional information, links, tips, voice instructions, or transitions along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image4-1024x658.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image4-1024x658.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image4-300x193.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image4-768x494.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Immersive learning scenarios introduce several benefits for business and educational organizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/tech-effect\/emerging-tech\/virtual-reality-study.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recent studies<\/a> have shown that immersive learning environments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_news\/interactive-learning-helps-students-learn-six-times-more-moocs-study-says-1058054973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interactive activities <\/a>are<strong><em> multiple times more likely to help students learn<\/em><\/strong> compared to traditional classroom learning or MOOCS. Virtual learning environments and simulations also make learning and development accessible for people in different locations and life situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>&#8220;The biggest advantage of learning scenarios is that they are not location or time dependent, learners can do it at their own time, and if you build in a certain order for the learner to proceed, you can still track their progress and take that into account in evaluation, if needed. I put together an online course on meeting techniques, and it worked well for creating a gradually progressing path that combines theory and practice. It suits well for situations where there is no one right answer, any answer will lead to learning.&#8221;<\/em> <\/p>\n<cite><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><p><em> &#8211; Jaana Tikkala, Lecturer with the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/em><\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Scenario-based learning helps save time and money in logistics. When people can do mandatory safety drills and workplace orientation virtually, there are fewer costs involved in transportation, lodging, meals, and conference rooms. Immersive scenarios let people learn through trial and error, in a risk-free environment, without anyone judging over their shoulder. This reduces errors and misunderstandings at the workplace and improves motivation and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>&#8220;This is our first time using scenarios for employee training, but it seems to be a particularly good solution for making sure that a person knows the basics needed for being successful at their work. In addition to helping us get feedback on the individual knowledge level, ThingLink&#8217;s solution helps us test our own learning materials, are they clear enough and do people understand them<\/em>.&#8221; <\/p>\n<cite><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><p>&#8211; Ari H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen, CEO at Norelco<\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scenario-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThingLink Scenario Builder <\/a>introduces users to a new level of learning analytics by providing a rich set of interaction and learner response data for detailed insights into engagement and time spent on individual activities.\u00a0 This data provides organizations with valuable insights into learner behaviors, competencies, and how to optimize future learning experiences.\u00a0Going forward, enterprise customers will be able to evaluate individual, cohort, or aggregate performance on individual questions or the entire learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4557\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about ThingLink Scenario Builder from this quick overview!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Quick Overview of ThingLink Scenario Builder\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I2PnnmQcgUk?list=PLe6-cjub0Xq0Tgtx97_-wAo2dP-gcDVYH\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Try ThingLink for free!<\/h3><p>To see how easy it is to create interactive content with ThingLink, sign up for a free trial account today. <\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\">try thinglink today<\/button><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for more engaging learning solutions soars and organizations turn to create digital twins of their products, processes, and facilities. 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