Revolutionising Welding Education: The Impact of Immersive Learning on Industry Training

This is an East Midlands Branch event organised and run by our East Midlands for its members. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.

Overview: Cassandra will present details on the cutting-edge applications of immersive learning in welding industry training. This session will showcase how virtual and augmented reality are transforming traditional welding education, offering safer, more cost-effective, and highly engaging training experiences.

Key topics include:

• The benefits of VR/AR in welding simulation
• How immersive technologies enhance skill acquisition
• Practical demonstrations of immersive welding training
• The future of welding education and industry preparedness

Whether you're an industry professional, educator, or student, don't missthis opportunity to explore the future of welding training and its potential to shape a new generation of skilled welders.

Speaker: Cassandra Baxendale (Business Development Director, Metaverse Learning)

Speaker Biography: Cassandra is the Business Development Director for Metaverse Learning,the leading provider of high-quality, immersive learning and trainingsolutions through extended reality, including Virtual Reality (VR), Virtual Environments (VE) and Augmented Reality (AR). She has been a passionate advocate for EdTec and innovation in education and how digital innovation can be incorporated into teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes.

With over 15 years of experience in further education, Cassandra has worked in management and marketing roles across seven colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. As a digital innovator, she also spent two years at a Microsoft startup, where she spearheaded the development of an event planning platform specifically designed for educational purposes, showcasing her dedication to advancing technology in the education sector.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.

Additional Information:

• Refreshments (tea and coffee etc) served at the start
• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
• Live event only
• Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.