Creating a Global Classroom Where Education and Industry Collaborate Using Fusion 360

University Technical College (UTC) Leeds is a new type of school in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds. Using Fusion 360 software, UTC Leeds has created a global classroom where students can work alongside industry professionals virtually, via Fusion 360 software’s collaborative features. Students are set challenging briefs designed specially to encourage virtual collaboration within Fusion 360 software. Pedagogically, students practice an iterative design process using 3D printing for its true value, before feeding back into Fusion 360 software’s collaborative environment. This class demonstrates real case studies and presents the pedagogical approach for teaching high-quality digital skills to students. The class creates a foundation for how Fusion 360 software and 3D printing can unite to create a world-class curriculum. Students opting to study at a UTC aspire to work within the engineering sector. The United Kingdom has a shortfall of engineers, with an estimated 1.2 million needed by 2020. This session features Fusion 360.