As the end of the term approaches and summer break draws near, the ClassView user community is buzzing with excitement and innovation.
With more immersive classroom projects coming to completion and the welcoming of new members to the community, the spaces are being showcased during student open days. It's fantastic to see the range of future skills being offered to prospective students, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for all. The recent collaborations and projects have truly showcased the dedication and creativity within the community, setting the stage for even more ground-breaking initiatives in the future.
Pioneering innovation within the ClassView community, Bradford College is at the forefront of enhancing educator skills and utilisation. This month, educators enthusiastically embraced the i-Transform XR training programme, equipping them with the essential skills to unlock the full potential of VR in education. Students immersed themselves in captivating underwater experiences and took part in virtual job interviews within the state-of-the-art Immersive Classroom facilities.
Discover some of the highlights from across the ClassView community from the past month below.
NESCOT Goes From Blow Dry to AI
From a traditional Hair Studio to a cutting-edge VR Immersive Classroom Space, Nescot Principal and CEO, Julie Kapsalis was on BBC Radio Surrey this morning talking about on the transformation of the new virtual reality immersive classroom.
You can listen to Julie’s interview with presenter James Cannon on BBC Sounds here
Bradford College: ESOL students dive into immersive underwater worlds and participate in virtual job interviews.
ESOL students were the first to immerse themselves in the immersive classroom space. They participated in a session utilising content from Metaverse Learning, allowing them to hone their job interview skills in a lifelike setting. This experience not only enhanced their language proficiency but also bolstered their confidence and employability prospects.
This month also saw Bradford College delivering another engaging learning experience from their Immersive Classroom, taking ESOL students on a captivating journey exploring the depths of the oceans. Immersed in vibrant underwater environments, they marvelled at sea life while engaging in discussions about conservation and threats. The students were left eager and inspired to make a difference.
i-Transform XR Training programme kicks off with Bradford College
Robert Bailey, the Digital Learning Manager, and Muhammad-Ismaeel (Ish) Mirza, the Digital Learning Technologist, from the i-Transform team, were thrilled to kick off day 1 of the i-Transform XR training programme at Bradford College alongside their colleagues from USP College.
The comprehensive training programme, condenses the standard i-Transform training, focusing on key areas to equip users with the knowledge to leverage VR's potential in education and create immersive learning experiences within their Immersive Classroom Ultra.
The first day of training delved into engaging subjects like the integration of VR in education, mastering the ClassView Platform, utilising interactive whiteboards with Miro, and personalising learning experiences with VR Campus.
It only took 10 days to completely transform the traditional teaching space, and the immersive classroom was officially unveiled in April 2024. Learn more about the transformation at Bradford College here: Immersive Transformation at Bradford College: A 10-Day Journey
We look forward to see more developments and innovative practices from the i-Transform Team and Bradford College.
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