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ARIES at Erasmus Days 2024: “Learning meets A&I reality!” We’re delighted to announce that the ARIES project will be part of Erasmus Days 2024! Join us on 16 October 2024 from 10 to 11 am CET for an exciting session entitled “Learning Meets A&I Reality! This session will show you how Augmented Reality (AR) and Immersive Reality (IR) technologies can transform your teaching, making it more interactive, engaging and stimulating for secondary school students. You’ll also learn about the ARIES…

Upcoming Teacher Training in Palermo We are pleased to announce the upcoming teacher training in Palermo, which will take place from 11 to 15 November 2024. This training is part of the ARIES project’s efforts to provide teachers with practical skills for integrating Augmented and Immersive Reality (AR/IR) technologies into their teaching practice. Overview of the training agenda: The event is designed to provide a hands-on experience for teachers, with a focus on exploring how AR/IR tools can enhance classroom…

Competence Framework and Platform Development in focus Over the summer months of June and July, the ARIES project has made significant progress in bringing together two key work packages: the Competence Framework and the Platform Development. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the theoretical foundations of Augmented and Immersive Reality (AR/IR) in education and its practical application through an accessible, user-friendly platform. The ARIES platform now hosts a series of courses designed to provide educators with practical insights…

Highlights from the Transnational Partners Meeting in Trikala Fresh from the Transnational Partners Meeting (TPM) held a week ago in the picturesque setting of Trikala, Greece, the ARIES project is buzzing with excitement about the latest developments and future plans. The meeting, which spanned two days of intense collaboration and discussion, focused on the key findings of the research phase and laid the groundwork for the upcoming teacher training initiatives, which are due to begin in Palermo in November. The…

First Transnational Partner Meeting in Trikala, Greece We are pleased to announce the next Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM) of the ARIES project, which will take place in May in Trikala, Greece. At this meeting, all project partners will come together to discuss our research results in depth and to develop new learning modules. At the heart of our discussions will be the use of the competency framework that we have carefully developed. This framework serves as a basis for designing…

Development of a Competence Framework and Teacher Insights In our latest update on the ARIES project, we are pleased to report progress on two fronts: the development of a competency framework focusing on Augmented and Immersive Reality (AR & IR) and the first results of our survey on teachers’ needs in this area. Development of a Competence Framework: One of the main outcomes of the ARIES project is the development of a competency framework tailored to AR and IR technologies.…

Into the topic The ARIES project is conducting a survey to better understand how teachers across Europe are using and can use augmented and immersive reality in their classrooms. The aim of the survey is to gain insights into the practical uses, challenges and successes of integrating these technologies into classroom practice. It will also explore the basic skills that may be an important component in the development of future educational initiatives related to augmented and immersive reality. We invite…

Press-kit: Shaping the Future of Education The ARIES project aims to transform secondary education through Augmented and Immersive Reality (A&IR) technologies. The just-released press kit outlines the project’s key objectives: to develop cost-effective facilitation concepts for teachers, to create A&IR-focused learning modules for students, and to integrate these solutions into existing courses. In an era of rapid technological change, ARIES recognises the critical role of A&IR in promoting engaging and effective learning environments. With a practical focus on making education…

Fresh start 2024 Augmented and immersive Reality for Improved Education in Schools in Europe (ARIES) As the new year begins, the ARIES project (Augmented and Immersive Reality for Improved Education in Schools in Europe) is on a mission to redefine education through cutting-edge technology. Fueled by renewed enthusiasm, the team is introducing a questionnaire and interview approach to explore the impact of augmented and immersive reality in European schools. The initiative is notable for its inclusivity, drawing on insights from…

ARIES – Flyer #1 Augmented and immersive Reality for Improved Education in Schools in Europe (ARIES) Hot off the press, please take a look at the first ARIES flyer. The flyer summarises the project goals and ideas, what is planned and what results we want to achieve. Stay up to date on further developments and visit the project website: https://www.ariesproject.eu/en/