Ufi and NCFE resources

For the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards.

11 June, 2025

Thank you for attending the Ufi and NCFE session at the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards 2025.

The session ‘Immersive and inclusive – Lessons from embedding virtual experiences into assessment’ was presented by Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at NCFE and Mahreen Ferdous, Evaluation and Impact Manager at Ufi.

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Slide deck

Ufi and NCFE projects referred to in the presentation

Male College students using a laptop to learn.

The Really NEET Project

NCFE’s Assessment Innovation Fund pilot exploring digital tools to support learners with maths and English assessments.

Sheffield College

Sheffield College’s pilot with NCFE testing the effective us of virtual reality in summative and formative assessment.

Person using VR for learning

Calderdale College

Calderdale College evaluated the use of simulation centres and virtual reality in the delivery and assessment of core curriculum to replicate industry standards in the Health Social Care sectors.

Ufi-supported projects using VR

Explore a selection of Ufi-supported projects using virtual reality and immersive environments to help adults gain skills for work.

Educational research resources

Public speaking skills development with Bodyswaps

WhatWorked Education’s randomised control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Bodyswaps Public Speaking & Presentation Skills module across five FE colleges.

Immersive learning: Unlocking the future of education

Research article exploring the potential of immersive learning technology and its impact on education, highlighting its ability to revolutionize the learning process.

Virtual reality in education: Transforming learning through immersive technology

This paper explores the integration of virtual reality in educational settings, emphasising its potential to revolutionize traditional learning methods.

Immersive learning: Navigating the future with virtual and augmented reality in education

This chapter examines how AR and VR are used in education, particularly during the knowledge dissemination.

Immersive technology in education

Article exploring the application of immersive technologies in higher education, focusing on developing an immersive technology lab designed to support their adoption across the institution.

The effect of immersive technology on enhancing student learning

Literature review analysing the trends and impact of immersive technology usage in education.

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