VR 4 Learning

🎉 Exciting News from the VR4LEARNING Project! 🎉

We’re thrilled to showcase the latest VR deliverables from the VR4LEARNING Project, which will be presented at the EdTech Innovators Forum 2024 in Sofia. These resources are designed to enhance education and youth work through the innovative use of virtual reality.

📹 Video Testimonials
Hear directly from participants who have experienced the transformative power of VR in education. Their testimonials provide valuable insights into how immersive learning can elevate student engagement and outcomes.

🌍 E-Learning Videos on Sustainability
Check out our collection of 14 e-learning videos focused on sustainability topics. Available with subtitles in 30 languages, these videos make sustainability education accessible to learners across the globe.

📚 Open Access Digital Library
Explore our extensive digital library of open-source VR scenarios and educational resources. This platform will provide educators and youth workers with easy-to-use tools to incorporate virtual reality into their teaching and learning practices.

We’re excited to share these resources with you at the EdTech Innovators Forum on October 24–25 at Sofia Tech Park. Be sure to join us and see how VR is shaping the future of education

Exciting News! Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu Joins the VR Workshop at EdTech Innovators Forum 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Dr. Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu from the University of Craiova, Romania, will be co-leading the 'Transforming Education with VR' workshop at the EdTech Innovators Forum 2024, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 24–25.

Mihaela brings her wealth of experience in using virtual reality (VR) to enhance learning, and we are eager to see how her insights will shape the future of education through innovative technology. This workshop, facilitated by her and Dr. Luis Guerrero of the University of Évora, Portugal, will provide an exciting opportunity for participants to explore the latest trends and best practices in VR, AR, and AI integration in education.

🎉 EdTech Innovators Forum 2024 🎉
🗓️ October 24-25, 2024
📍 Sofia Tech Park, LABS Complex

The EdTech Innovators Forum 2024 is inspired by the discoveries and results of two Erasmus+ projects co-funded by the EU:

AIM – https://www.inclusivementoring.eu
VR4LEARNING – https://www.vr4learning.eu

This event marks the final milestone for these projects, and it is a unique opportunity to learn about their significant contributions to education and technology. Through presentations, discussions, and workshops, participants will gain insight into the latest trends and innovations in EdTech.

✨ Key Highlights:

🕒 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM, October 24
Opening Addresses: Prof. Dr. Galin Tsokov, Minister of Education and Science and Todor Mladenov, CEO of Sofia Tech Park

Keynote Speech: Albena Spasova (EdTech Bulgaria) on the future of EdTech innovators in Bulgaria.

🗣️ Panel Discussion: The Future of EdTech Innovators in Bulgaria
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Panel Participants:
- Natalia Miteva, Deputy Minister of Education and Science
- Eng. Ognyan Atanasov, Mayor of Kyustendil
- Elitsa Efremova, Head of Innovation, Sofia Tech Park
- Vladimir Kolev, Managing Director of Klett Bulgaria and Founder of EdTech Bulgaria
- Ivan Gospodinov, Chairman of "Education Without Borders" and representative of Khan Academy in Bulgaria
- Diana Cholakova, Co-founder and Executive Director of Stemy Kids

Moderator: Dr. Lachezar Afrikanov

👥 Workshops: Sharing Final Project Results

Workshop 1: Transforming Education with VR

Learn the latest trends and best practices in using VR, AR, and AI in education, showcasing the outcomes from VR4LEARNING.
Facilitators: Dr. Luis Guerrero, University of Évora (Portugal), and Prof. Dr. Mihaela Tinka Udristoiu, University of Craiova (Romania)
🕒 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, October 24

Workshop 2: Promoting Growth Through Inclusive Mentoring

Practical advice on mentoring and supporting young talents through an inclusive entrepreneurship model, highlighting the final results of the AIM – Inclusive Mentoring project.
Facilitators: João Gomes, Researcher, University of Gävle (Sweden), and Giuseppe Virga, MG Sustainable Engineering AB (Sweden)
🕒 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, October 24

Free registration: Register now to secure your spot! Seats are limited.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTbZuBpbbAfuBa_y2hHe6lkP7Cr-CkFpetBzJQ-grNRCp1mw/viewform

Supported by the European Union through the AIM and VR4LEARNING projects.

EdTech Innovators Forum 2024 The forum is inspired by findings and results of two Erasmus+ co-funded projects: AIM – https://www.inclusivementoring.eu, and VR4LEARNING – https://www.vr4learning.eu and it is free of charge to attend. Location: Sofia Tech Park, LABS Working languages: Bulgarian and English Participation is fr...