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Sandwell College students take part in global virtual reality study
As the name of the company running the study suggests, the students have literally been able to 'swap bodies' in VR and see how they come across in job interview situations. The software allows students to hear themselves, watch their behaviour and even assess their posture so that they can make the necessary improvements.
The results of the programme have been overwhelmingly positive with 84% of students saying that they now feel more confident about the prospect of a 'real life' interview.
Ben Haddock , Emerging Technologies Demonstrator, Sandwell College, says:
Bridgette Bennett , Head of the Professions and Innovations Academy at Sandwell , thinks that Bodyswaps has already had a tremendous impact on learners. She says that
Sandwell is no stranger to innovation. In 2016 it opened its Fab Lab, a high-tech maker space and digital innovation hub, equipped with the latest technologies, ranging from 3D printers to laser cutters, to VR headsets. The college is now looking to build a dedicated 'Bodyswaps Experience' area so that students can practise for upcoming job interviews inside private training booths.
Christophe Mallet , CEO and Co-Founder at Bodyswaps says:
The college plans to make VR soft skills training available to all students by the end of 2022.
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