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Borders College has opened a new immersive classroom developed in partnership with BT.
It said the facility – supported by a £250,000 investment by the college – uses the latest 360-deegree equipment to create 3D digital projection on all four of its walls and the ceiling to give students ‘real life’ learning experiences.
It also uses EE’s 5G network.
The college said the immersive classroom has already been used in trials with construction and healthcare students. It highlighted the potential for the former in teaching sustainable building practices and for the latter in ambulance training and dealing with dementia patients.
It also has the potential to support students with learning difficulties in developing imagination, creative and critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Interactive environments
Borders College principal Peter Smith said: “Thanks to the installation of this innovative 5G enabled equipment and, with support from our partners BT, our students will be able to experience a huge range of interactive environments, enriching and enhancing the learning experience.
"We also look forward to exploring the possibilities this offers our public and private sector partners in the Scottish Borders and beyond.”
Graeme Day MSP, Scotland’s minister for higher and further education, commented: “I would imagine demand will outstrip supply as word gets out about this technology, and it’s great to see the partnership between Borders College and BT, which has allowed this innovative facility to exist.”
