Case Study: Raisio Region Education Consortium motivates vocational students with virtual learning environments from ThingLink

Raseko builds 52-degree virtual learning environments with ThingLink

The Raisio Region Education Consortium (Raseko), a vocational school in Finland, faced a challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic forced a transition to distance learning. Their students in practical fields like healthcare and logistics required hands-on experience, which was impossible to deliver remotely. To solve this, Raseko turned to the vendor ThingLink to create immersive virtual learning environments.

Using ThingLink, Raseko's lecturers built interactive simulations, including 360-degree images, embedded videos, and Microsoft Forms quizzes. This allowed students to virtually practice skills like changing hospital sheets and driving a forklift. The solution received positive feedback, with students appreciating the ability to learn at their own pace. It successfully prepared them for eventual contact teaching and was also distributed to other schools. ThingLink provided an accessible and effective platform for practical distance learning.

Raisio Region Education Consortium (Raseko)