International. Walmart is testing virtual classroom technology as part of the retailer's commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality training to its workforce.
Powered by Barco virtual training and LED videowall technology, along with technology solution provider and integrator Diversified, the virtual classroom supports Walmart in its commitment to invest in its associates' careers, support their development and promote from within.
"Over the past year and a half, remote collaboration capabilities have proven more critical than ever," says Pat Wheelon, Director of Strategic Accounts at Diversified. "When Walmart showed interest in our virtual learning offerings, we immediately turned to the capabilities of Barco's weConnect solution."
Barco weConnect is a powerful software solution that enables engaging and interactive training, online and on-site. Walmart plans to test this technology as part of its Walmart Academy's immersive training program that teaches retail skills and social skills such as leadership, communication and change management. Academy training classes have traditionally been held in physical classrooms located in stores or distribution centers, but this new technology will provide a convenient alternative.
Barco weConnect can bring Walmart associates from anywhere and put them all together in a front-row learning experience, completely online or in a hybrid mode with both remote and on-site participants.
The instructor trains everyone in the audience effectively, monitors responses, and offers support when needed. Students engage in real time with both their trainer and other participants who can connect from distant continents, while enjoying the meaningful collaboration normally found in a standard physical classroom.
In addition, Barco's virtual training creates an engaging environment with features such as surveys, quizzes, enhanced meeting rooms, and multiple streams of content.
