Category: Virtual Reality Training
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14.12.17Guest Blog Post: Working With Virtual SEN Students Using C-Live
The biggest and longest running educational conference here in the UAE is GESS which takes place at the World Trade Centre each year. This year was the sixth time I have attended and in between presentations, I wandered the vast trade show looking for something new and inspiring. Over the years I have come across … Continued
Alastair Fielden 07.12.17Life Skills For Pupils
Alastair Fielden, Connect’s education consultant discusses how our virtual reality platform C-Live can be used to develop life skills for pupils. For many young people, whether or not they have SEND, the prospect of moving into work and finding a role for themselves beyond the walls of education is a daunting if not, for … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 05.12.17The Benefits of Using Virtual Reality for CPD
The House of Commons 2016-2017 Retention and recruitment of teachers report has found that continued professional development “improves teaching practice, professionalism and can help improve teacher retention.” However, the same report has also found that England has had a weaker commitment to CPD than most high-performing countries and that “many teachers will not be doing … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 04.12.17Introducing Our New Virtual Class
It’s time to say an extremely fond farewell to our current virtual class. While we’re sad to see Sean and his classmates go, we’re very excited to introduce you to our new C-Live class. C-Live now features a variety of classrooms with pupils in different year groups. We can also offer multiple class sizes, allowing … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 28.11.17C-Live is a Bett Award Finalist!
Connect are thrilled to announce that we are Bett Award finalists for 2018, with our teacher training service C-Live, the first virtual reality training platform in the UK. The Bett Awards, now in their 20th year, are one of the education industry’s most esteemed accolades, and celebrate innovation and creativity in educational technology. C-Live, which … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 15.09.17Improving University Recruitment And Retention
Recent surveys have left several UK universities falling behind bench marks set for student satisfaction. Furthermore, application rates have decreased in 2017 by 4%, while research from 2016 indicates that only 37% of British students believe that their university offers value for money. It is clear that many factors such as increased fees and less … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 13.09.17Connect Are Now Working With Bath Spa University
Connect are delighted to announce they are working in association with the Institute for Education at Bath Spa University who will be using C-Live, our innovative teacher-training aid as part of their teacher training programmes from September onwards. Bath Spa is a teaching-led university, committed to promoting excellence which is one of many reasons why the Institute for Education … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17An Easy Way To Improve Teacher Performance
Studies at Yale University have shown that virtual reality training leads to enhanced performance when faced with a real environment. This is why professional training for doctors, military personnel and even astronauts uses simulations to enhance skills and produce better results. We believe that schools should be able to enjoy the benefits that this innovative … Continued
Susan Day 20.01.17Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality has been used for training and education within the military, law enforcement and research labs for many years. Improvements in computer processing/graphics and a decline in cost has led to this technology now being accessible to a wider demographic of consumers. We are committed to changing the delivery method of education worldwide, by providing … Continued
