How To Provide Effective Feedback

Before Giving Feedback #

• Set Clear Objectives: Understand the specific goals and skills the VR training aims to develop. This helps you tailor your feedback to the intended learning outcomes.
  • Immerse Yourself: Actively participate in the VR training simulation. Pay attention to the content, interactivity, and overall user experience.
• What to Focus on in Your Feedback:
  • Learning Objectives: Did the simulation successfully convey the key information and skills targeted?
  • Content Accuracy: Is the information presented factually correct, up-to-date, and relevant?
  • Scenario Relevance: Are the scenarios realistic and representative of the tasks your employees encounter?
  • Engagement: Was the training engaging and interactive? Did it hold your attention and promote active learning?
  • Clarity of Instructions: Were the instructions within the VR environment clear and easy to follow?
  • Usability: Was the VR interface intuitive and easy to navigate? Did you experience any technical difficulties?
  • Emotional Impact: Did the VR experience effectively evoke the desired emotions, such as empathy or urgency, to enhance learning?

Tips for Effective Feedback #

• Be Specific: Provide concrete examples to illustrate your feedback points and provide videos/photos of what you’re experiencing (please include timecodes), especially if it’s a bug. This helps developers pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Focus on Solutions: Offer suggestions on how to enhance the training experience.
• Prioritize: Rank the most important aspects of your feedback for developers to address first.
• Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge what works well in the simulation alongside suggestions for improvement.

Additional Considerations #

• Target Audience: Consider if the difficulty level is appropriate for the intended trainees.
• Motion Sickness: Did you experience any motion sickness during the VR experience?
• Accessibility: Comment on the accessibility features for users with disabilities.

Taking Videos in PICO and Meta VR Headsets #

Standard Settings:

PICO Headset:

1. Taking a Video: Hold down the power button on your PICO controller for a few seconds. A red recording icon in the top right corner of your vision indicates recording has started.
2. Stopping the Video: Press the power button again to stop recording.

Meta Quest Headset:

1. Opening the Menu: Press the Menu button (the button with three horizontal lines) on your right Touch controller.
2. Accessing Sharing Options: In the universal menu, locate the sharing icon (it might resemble a cast symbol).
3. Starting Recording: Choose “Record Video” to initiate recording.
4. Stopping the Video: Press the Menu button again to bring up the options menu and select “Stop Recording.”

Enterprise Settings:

PICO Headset:

• Enterprise administrators might restrict access to the recording function through the PICO Business Suite software.
  • Alternative: Inquire with your IT department about any alternative recording methods available within custom VR applications used in your company.

Meta Quest Headset:

• Meta for Business, used to manage Quest headsets in enterprises, might restrict access to the sharing menu or recording functionalities within apps.
  • Alternatives:
    • Consult your IT department for guidance on recording procedures within your organization.
    • Explore the possibility of using external capture tools connected to the computer running the VR experience (depending on your company’s setup).

Taking Photos in PICO and Meta VR Headsets #

Standard Settings:

PICO Headset:

1. Taking a Photo: While in VR, hold down the power button and the volume down button on your PICO controller simultaneously for a few seconds. A brief flash will indicate the photo has been captured.

Meta Quest Headset:

1. Opening the Menu: Press the Menu button (the button with three horizontal lines) on your right Touch controller.
2. Accessing Capture Options: In the universal menu, navigate to the “Cast” icon and select “Capture Photo” from the submenu.

Enterprise Settings:

Both PICO and Meta for Business might restrict access to the capture functionality depending on your organization’s settings.

• PICO: Inquire with your IT department about any limitations on photo capture within custom VR applications.
• Meta Quest: Consult your IT department for guidance on capture procedures within your organization.

Offloading Videos and Photos from PICO and Meta VR Headsets #

Standard Settings:

PICO Headset:

1. Connect your PICO to a PC: Use a USB cable to connect your PICO headset to your computer.
2. File Browsing: Once connected, you should be able to access your PICO’s files using your computer’s file explorer.
3. Locate the Photos: Photos are typically saved in a folder named “Pictures” or “Screenshots” on your PICO’s internal storage.
4. Transfer the Files: Drag and drop the desired photo files from your PICO to your computer for storage or editing.

Meta Quest Headset:

1. Connect to Meta App: Ensure your Quest is connected to the Meta mobile app on your phone via Bluetooth.
2. Access Media Library: Within the Meta app, navigate to the “Media Library” section.
3. Choose the Photo: Select the photo you want to transfer.
4. Download or Share: The Meta app allows you to download the photo to your phone’s storage or share it directly to social media platforms.

Enterprise Settings:

• Controls over transferring files from the headset to a computer might be implemented. This could involve requiring additional steps or software for offloading photos. Check with your IT department for the specific process in your organization.