Im excited to see what kinds of tech are out there for my welding program. Having new welders with the tech resources to investigate all aspects of a weld, weld process, procedure as well as safety in the lab. I'm a fan of PBL as well as WBL as welding is a science, it is often only truly grasp when the sparks start flying.
Having a welding simulator would be a great intro for new welders to "see how" without the needed gear for safety and weld integrity. It could be a cost savings overall as no material waste/usage with practicing before suiting up and laying beads for real. This type of tech would also help even senior welders learn a new process