{"id":4349,"date":"2025-12-23T16:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualreality4empathy.eu\/?p=4349"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:06:33","slug":"telling-the-story-of-vr4empathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualreality4empathy.eu\/el\/2025\/12\/23\/telling-the-story-of-vr4empathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Telling the story of VR4Empathy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that VR4Empathy is celebrating its 2nd year?<\/strong> In 2025, the project made incredible strides, focusing on resource creation, preparing for pilots, and expanding the network for national teacher training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As VR4Empathy wraps up its second year, the project has made incredible strides in shaping the future of empathy-based learning. Here are some of the major milestones and progress made in 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The project successfully finalised immersive VR-based lesson plans and videos<\/strong>, designed to enhance both emotional and cognitive empathy in students. These resources allow students to experience and better understand different perspectives on complex social issues, fostering empathy and inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout the year, the team focused on preparing for pilot testing in classrooms <\/strong>across Greece, Portugal, and Slovenia. The goal was to ensure that VR technology is smoothly integrated into classrooms, making it accessible and easy to use for both teachers and students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The project held international training sessions for teacher trainers<\/strong>, blending face-to-face workshops with online modules. These sessions equipped trainers with the knowledge and skills to support educators in integrating VR into their classrooms and using it to foster empathy-based learning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A strong foundation was built for the XR Education network, connecting teachers, EdTech companies, and policymakers. The focus on sustainability aims to ensure the long-term impact of the project, with continued efforts to share best practices and strengthen ties with schools, ministries, universities, and EdTech stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The project is preparing for the upcoming pilot phase in schools, set to begin in early 2026. With these pilots, real-world testing and valuable feedback will shape the next steps. Plans for further scaling and refining the project are already underway, ensuring its growth and expansion across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our journey and resources on\u00a0Linkedin\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0pages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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