{"id":12995,"date":"2025-03-26T09:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/?p=12995"},"modified":"2025-04-06T13:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:12:14","slug":"innovate-north-a-real-look-at-digital-transformation-in-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/2025\/03\/innovate-north-a-real-look-at-digital-transformation-in-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovate North: A Real Look at Digital Transformation in Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"info\">By Monika Worthington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of EdTech events out there, but <strong>Innovate North<\/strong> is different. Taking place at <strong>Bradford College on 12th June<\/strong>, this event isn\u2019t just about showcasing the latest technology; it\u2019s about <strong>real experiences<\/strong> and <strong>honest conversations<\/strong> about what works (and what doesn\u2019t) when embedding digital tools in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Bradford College, we have been on this journey ourselves. We know digital transformation isn\u2019t just about trying new tech; it\u2019s about <strong>upskilling staff, adapting to challenges, and making sure technology has a real impact on learners<\/strong>. That\u2019s why we are not just bringing in experts; we are sharing <strong>our own experiences, raw and unfiltered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you need to be there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plenty of interactive experiences<\/strong>. This isn\u2019t a sit-and-listen kind of event. Expect to try out AI-powered teaching tools, immersive learning experiences, and game-changing EdTech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honest insights from lecturers who are using this technology every day.<\/strong> No sales pitches, just real stories of what is working in the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No need to travel to London!<\/strong> Most EdTech events happen down south, but we are bringing the innovation <strong>right here to the North<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is in store?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AI in Education<\/strong> \u2013 See how AI is transforming lesson planning and student engagement.<br><strong>VR &amp; Immersive Learning<\/strong> \u2013 Step inside the i-Immersive Room and experience extended reality in action.<br><strong>Bodyswaps, Teachermatic, Metaverse Learning, Edpuzzle &amp; More<\/strong> \u2013 Explore interactive tools designed to make learning more engaging.<br><strong>VR Marketplace<\/strong> \u2013 Try out the latest VR and AR technologies that could change the way you teach.<br><strong>Networking with fellow educators, and key education leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book your sessions now &#8211; spaces are limited!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is <strong>free to attend<\/strong>, but places are filling up fast. Each attendee should book<strong> three sessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Booking link: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/events\/innovate-north-shaping-the-future-of-education\/\">Innovate North: Shaping the Future of Education &#8211; Bradford College<\/a> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Note: link best accessed on a laptop, not a mobile phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not here to just talk about digital transformation. We are here to show you exactly what it looks like, up close and personal. <strong>Are you ready to see what is possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book your sessions today before it\u2019s too late!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?resize=1024%2C713&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"#AmplifyFE\" class=\"wp-image-10781 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?resize=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?resize=1536%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/03\/AmplifyFE-logo.png?w=1550&amp;ssl=1 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Thanks for reading this AmplifyFE post!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amplifyfe.alt.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AmplifyFE<\/a>&nbsp;is a strategic partnership between ALT and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ufi.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ufi VocTech Trust<\/a>. AmplifyFE connects over 3000 professionals in Further Education and Vocational Education, providing a strong networking community to share, collaborate and learn. We connect innovators, industry and educators, therefore,&nbsp;AmplifyFE&nbsp;posts may include&nbsp;contributions with a commercial focus. AmplifyFE\u2019s posts are included on the #altc blog to support networking, collaboration and sharing.&nbsp;For more information, please check&nbsp;AmplifyFE\u2019s&nbsp;dedicated submission guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The #altc blog&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/submission-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submission guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;detail who can post and the type of posts accepted to this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are plenty of EdTech events out there, but Innovate North is different. 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