What’s new in 2.7?
2.7.0
Public Speaking Update (1.2)
- Increased User Avatar Diversity
- Improved audience reactions
- Small minor content adjustments
General App Updates
- Topic Selection - class creators can now select individual topics within any module that supports this feature (currently only Public Speaking, but future modules will also do this). De-selected topics remain visible but labelled as 'disabled by admin' and cannot be selected.
- Virtual PDA contrast was increased to help users with dyslexia.
- We've made various adjustments to help improve hand/body collisions.
- Various bug fixes
2.7.1 & 2.7.2
These app updates released a small number of bug fixes.
2.7.3 (PC, Mobile & Tablet) & 2.7.4 (VR Only)
New content: Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills (3 modules)
1. Laying the groundwork for negotiation (25 min)
• Reflect on how you approach negotiations
• Make effective small talk
• Build rapport and trust, and manage the impression you make
• Use active listening to understand the other person better
2. Approach and mindset (40 min)
• Recognise the link between emotions and approaches to negotiating
• Identify behaviors that indicate a ‘convincing’ approach
• Investigate interests for a better outcome
• Successfully negotiate a positive outcome by adopting an ‘understanding’ approach
Gaining influence and value in negotiations (35-40 min)
• Understand sources of influence in negotiations
• Discover tangible and intangible interests
• Gain influence by adding issues and value to negotiations
• Use self-coaching to boost your confidence in gaining influence
2.7.5
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
2.7.6
New content: Workplace Communication
Playing through a fictional televised competition, learners will compete with virtual teammates against a rival team in a series of challenges covering the key aspects of good communication:
👋 Non-verbal communication
🔎 Communicating with clarity
👂 Active listening
💬 Persuasion and influence
Customisable Job Interview Questions
Our Job Interview Simulator now supports AI generated customisable questions. Choose the job role you want to be interviewed for and receive personalised feedback and hints.
German Language
New German language support for main menu and German captions added for the Let’s Talk About Race series.
2.7.8
New Content: Communicating in a Person-Centred Way
- Developed with a collaboration between the Hertfordshire and South-East Midlands colleges, funded through the DfE Strategic Development Fund, and created with input from NHS England, these two modules provide a safe space to develop the person-centred communication skills learners will need to put their Care Certificate qualification into practice in healthcare or social care environments. Click here to learn more.
Bug Fix
- Audio fix in the job interview simulation activity in the demo module.