Innovation in emergency education, the potential of VR technology

Abstract

The way of the future is the use of Information and Communication Technologies in emergency education, and it does not matter which software is used to convey the given knowledge. What is needed is an exercise, an extension of knowledge, a problem-solving exercise, a simulation exercise or a form of education involving games. More and more of these tools, software and programmes are appearing on the market, and the choice of which to use is a matter for the trainer. However, we cannot ignore the specificities of the generations and the results of learning theories. We also need to be prepared with appropriate responses to technological developments and new challenges in disaster management training.

Among the digital technologies that are becoming increasingly important in the field of education, VR, AR, MR and XR simulators should be highlighted. Virtual technologies facilitate experiential learning and provide immediate feedback through flexible situational exercises, offering faster and more sustained learning than traditional instruction. Modern technologies, including VR tools, are challenging for trainers. Still, they also provide a range of new education opportunities, allowing learners to have more profound and more interactive learning experiences and enabling teachers and trainers to feel a sense of achievement in the success of their work. By integrating these technologies, educational institutions can also create a more personalised and engaging learning environment for their students in emergency education.