The Potential of Virtual Interactive Learning Environments for Individual and Organizational Learning: An Example for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

The contribution reflects a collaborative project between the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF Magdeburg and an industrial partner from the field of maintenance of electrical equipment. On the basis of the experiential knowledge of the companies’ experts, virtual interactive learning environments were developed and successfully proven. The development and the application of the technical system allowed the integration of individual and organizational learning by means of a systematic reflection and utilization of the expertise of the professionals in the companies