The fourth and final episode of our podcast Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast is now available. In this episode, we dive into the dissemination of the project, where you can find the results, and the publications we are preparing. W ...
Listen to the Third Episode of Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast on Teacher Training and Virtual Reality Testing.
The third episode of our podcast Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast is now available! In this episode, you’ll learn about the process of training the teachers who worked with us on Virtual Reality technology and the applications we d ...
A Look at the Virtual Reality Apps of the Project in the Second Episode of Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast
We’re happy to share the second episode of our podcast Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast. In this episode, we focus on the virtual reality apps created specifically for the project. We discuss the development process they went through an ...
The First Episode of The Virion Podcast is Now Available!
We are excited to present the first episode of Is This Thing On? The Virion Podcast. Over the course of four episodes, we will explore the key aspects of our project. In this first episode, we introduce the essence of Virion and review the ...
Using VR Headsets with Special Needs Students in the Virion Project
In the context of the Virion project, we had the opportunity to introduce virtual reality headsets and immersive content to a range of special needs students, including those from specialized education groups as well as mainstream classrooms that c ...
Our Mission Statement for the Schools of the Future with VR – The Future of the Classroom
Depending on who you talk to, the topic of VR in education leads to enthusiasm, rejection and skepticism or even a lot of questions. In our discussions with many players in the school sector and VR, we did not find anyone who said that school educat ...
VIRION Project Multiplier Event in Vidin: A Step into the Future of VR Education
The VIRION project reached a new milestone on December 7, 2024, with the Multiplier Event held at SU "Tsar Simeon Veliki" in Vidin, Bulgaria. The conference gathered 50 teachers, school principals, and educational authorities from Bulgaria (Sofia, R ...
Virtual Reality Applied for School Education: Enhancing Learning through eTwinning Collaboration
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, innovative approaches are essential for engaging students and preparing them for the future. The Erasmus+ project "Virtual Reality Applied for School Education" aims to integrate cutting-edge techno ...
Exploring Virtual Reality (VR) in Education: A Teacher’s Experience
In recent years, Virtual Reality has emerged as an innovative tool in education. As part of an experimental project, I had the opportunity to integrate VR into the classroom and assess its potential for enhancing the learning experience. While the e ...
A Tangible Road Trip for Virtual Reality through Germany
#Early_June #Hamburg It is the early morning of a Friday in early June 2024, when I start my car at home. I spend more time late last night, then I would like to admit, on setting up our VIRION VR Glasses. 15 Meta Quest 2 now have individual acco ...
Physics VR Experience: Exploring Electricity and Magnetism in a Escape Room
The Physics VR Experience, part of the VIRION project, reimagines learning by combining physics concepts with the thrill of an escape room. Through immersive virtual scenarios, students explore the principles of electricity and magnetism, solvin ...
Biology VR Experience: Exploring Cellular Structures
The Biology VR Experience, part of the VIRION VR project, provides students with an innovative way to dive into the world of cellular biology. Set in a 3D virtual environment inspired by the Tree of Life —based on Norse mythology’s Yggdrasil—stu ...
Mathematics VR Experience: Geometry and Spatial Visualization
As part of the VIRION VR project, the Mathematics VR Experience offers a unique way for students to engage with geometry through Virtual Reality. This immersive application transforms traditional learning by allowing students to explore and manipula ...
VIRION VR Chemistry: A Virtual Reality Educational Tool for Learning the Periodic Table
The Chemistry VR Experience, part of the VIRION VR project, redefines how students learn about the periodic table by immersing them in an interactive virtual environment. Set in a detailed coal mine, the experience features nine galleries, each repr ...
Face to face Day 4 – Reflection and Next Steps
The final day of the VIRION Face-to-Face Training, held on April 18, 2024, was dedicated to consolidating the progress achieved during the week and laying the groundwork for the next steps in the project. The day began with a session on the importan ...
Face to Face Day 3 – Biology and Physics VR Tools: Bridging Theory and Practice
On April 17, 2024, the third day of the VIRION Face-to-Face Training focused on two additional Virtual Reality (VR) applications: Biology and Physics. These sessions continued to build on the practical learning from previous days, allowing participa ...
Face to Face Day 2 – Hands-On VR Applications: Mathematics and Chemistry
On April 16, 2024, the second day of the VIRION Face-to-Face Training focused on hands-on exploration of two Virtual Reality (VR) applications: Mathematics and Chemistry. These sessions provided participants with practical insights into how VR can e ...
Day 1 – Welcome to the VIRION Face-to-Face Training in Madrid
The VIRION Face-to-Face Training officially began on April 15, 2024, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) in Madrid. The event brought together educators and representatives from Spain, Germany, Finland, and Bulgaria to explore h ...
Exploring the Creative Process Behind Our VR for Mathematics
Today, we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the development of one of our Virtual Reality experiences, the one designed for mathematics. We believe that the creative process plays a fundamental role in the development of interactive ...