Students explore the potential of VR and AI for skills development
International students enrolled in the MBA General Technology Management program are demonstrating how immersive technologies effectively support language learning processes, job readiness, and mental health as part of their SiP experiment. “SiP” stands for “Studium in der Praxis” (study in practice), a six-month practical phase in which students gain professional experience as part of their studies.
As part of the SiP phase, students from the MBA General Technology Management program recently presented their research findings on virtual reality (VR) glasses and AI support for learning and training processes. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Klaus Zensen, they presented their findings in the MEDIA project. In this international exchange, FHM supports partners from Moldova and Armenia in modernizing digital education.
The experiment, entitled “Integration Booster for International Students: Finding a proven pathway to language fluency, job readiness, and well-being, powered by AI & VR,” systematically investigated how immersive technologies can promote learning processes. The students worked with a split-cohort design: Group A focused on language learning and CV creation, using the tools MondlyVR, ImmerseMe, and VMock. Group B focused on preparing for job interviews and well-being, testing VirtualSpeech, TRIPP, and Wysa. Standardized pre- and post-assessments were used to measure the effects and effectiveness of the individual tools.
Particularly significant positive effects were seen in the area of job readiness: AI-supported tools such as VMock helped with the creation of resumes, while VR applications significantly improved preparation for job interviews via Virtual Speech.
The results highlight the potential of VR and AI to support international students not only linguistically, but also professionally and mentally. Despite the limitations of the experiment, the students provided valuable insights for the further development of digital learning and training formats.
