Training

Summative and formative assessment – the future

Join Metaverse Learning plus guest speakers in exploring the future of assessment.

  • Online
  • One session online
  • 1 hour
  • Inclusive

This course will be held on

  • 30 January 2025

    • Online
    • 12:00 – 13:00

About

In collaboration with Jisc, this engaging webinar explores how immersive technologies and mixed reality are revolutionising the assessment process in technical education. With contributions from Metaverse Learning, Ascentis, and leading voices in the Further Education sector, we’ll dive into the potential of mixed reality tools to enhance engagement, improve learning outcomes, and offer innovative solutions for assessing learners skills and knowledge. 

Who should attend

This is an essential session for leaders in further education and professionals interested in cutting-edge assessment methodologies.

What we will cover

  1. The Current Landscape of Assessments in Technical Education
  2. Role of Immersive Learning in Education
  3. Mixed Reality in Assessment Transformation
  4. Collaborative Insights from Industry Leaders

Training outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  1. Understand the transformative potential of immersive learning and mixed reality in enhancing assessments.
  2. Explore practical examples and strategies for implementing mixed reality tools in their institutions.
  3. Gain insights into how collaboration with partners like Metaverse Learning and Ascentis can support innovative and effective assessment practices.

Speakers 

Clarissa Wheeler from Ascentis

Alice Reece from Ascentis

Hannah Ward from Lincoln College

Jason Holt from Metaverse Learning

Pricing and eligibility

This webinar is free and open to anyone from a Jisc member organisation (UK further education colleges, specialist colleges or higher education institutions). You will therefore need to register with your institutions email address.

For more information please email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.

Joining the session

Our live online sessions (courses, clinics and webinars) are delivered using Microsoft Teams. Therefore, to benefit from the full experience, you will require a Microsoft account, either personal or organisational.

If this poses a barrier, please email training@jisc.ac.uk to discuss alternative options.