Project Think XR is aimed at establishing a curriculum and new teaching modules in the field of augmented and virtual reality. Augmented reality technologies represent a new, modern digital and interactive medium and are recognized in Europe as one of the key new digital technologies (Expert Workshop on Interactive Technologies). In combination with top-notch technological equipment, the creation of content and services and the provision of user experience, they enable the realization of innovative and economically competitive solutions.
Lead partner
Šolski Center Slovenske Konjice-Zreče
Project Manager
Jasmina Mihelak Zupančič
Project Manager at UP FM
Prof. dr. Borut Likar
Project Partners
- Technology Park Ljubljana, Slovenia
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Slovenia
- University of Primorska, Slovenia
- Hashnet d.o.o., Slovenia
- Unior, kovaška industrija, Zreče, Slovenia
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Norway
Project number
ATP140
Duration
1. 7. 2022 – 30. 4. 2024
The project's objectives
Project Think XR is aimed at establishing a curriculum and new teaching modules in the field of augmented and virtual reality. Augmented reality technologies represent a new, modern digital and interactive medium and are recognized in Europe as one of the key new digital technologies (Expert Workshop on Interactive Technologies). In combination with top-notch technological equipment, the creation of content and services and the provision of user experience, they enable the realization of innovative and economically competitive solutions.
Their potential is reflected in a number of analytical studies that address the lack of skills and knowledge in the fields of information and communication technologies, informatics and computer science, and multimedia. In particular, the lack of knowledge, training programs and personnel in the fields of augmented reality, user interface development and experience is highlighted.
According to the leading analytical houses, augmented reality is one of the main technological trends of 2021, and it is also predicted to continue its rapid growth in the next 5 years. Due to the restrictions that apply in the context of COVID-19, the use of XR technologies is only gaining momentum, as it enables remote work and the creation of simulation environments for learning, collaboration and socializing. Technologies are also increasingly gaining ground in the processes of the creative and entertainment industry, entrepreneurship, trade, industry 4.0, healthcare, and above all, exceptional shifts are taking place in the field of school education development.
Project phases
- Increasing the digital competences of target groups (teachers, tutors, pupils, students, professional staff) in the field of content development, use and teaching with the help of augmented reality – innovative teaching for the 21st century,
- The development of new innovative pedagogical approaches and didactic tools, through the establishment of the XR Academy and
- The establishment of an innovative, open and creative learning environment through cooperation between education and industry (XR partnership), which is also the basis for informal and lifelong education.
Links
- Project website
- Project presentation on upr.si
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Think XR project Kick-off meeting 12th – 13th September 2022
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Izobraževanje mentorjev in učiteljev s področja XR tehnologij
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AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGIES ENTER SLOVENIAN SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES - THINKXR PROJECT
- Exciting Development in the Realm of XR Technology & Web 4.0 in Slovenia
- Establishing the national XR and Web4.0 partnership | Vzpostavitev nacionalnega XR in Web4.0 partnerstva
- XR tehnologije v slovenskem šolstvu – vzpostavitev nacionalnega XR in Web 4.0 partnerstva za razvoj digitalnih kompetenc
- Na lokalnem dogodku mreženja predstavljen tudi projekt ThinkXR | ThinkXR project presented at local networking event
- XR tehnologije v slovenskem šolstvu – vzpostavitev nacionalnega XR in Web 4.0 partnerstva za razvoj digitalnih kompetenc | XR technologies in Slovenian education - establishing a national XR and Web 4.0 partnership for the development of digital competences
- XR Partnerstvo za digitalne kompetence: inovacije v izobraževanju (video) | XR Partnership for Digital Competences: innovation in education (video)
- INVITATION - National Conference April 23th, 2024
- INVITATION - Closing Conference April 23th, 2024
- Nacionalna konferenca ThinkXR
- Zaključna konferenca ThinkXR
- Zaključna konferenca projekta Think XR osvetlila prihodnost izobraževanja z novimi tehnologijami | Think XR closing conference sheds light on the future of education with new technologies
Project e-mail addresss
- info@think-xr.s
Funding
Funding: EEA Financal mechanism 2014 – 2021 and Slovenian national co-financing
Overall budget: 702.596 €
The project Think XR benefits from a € 702.596 grant from Norway. The aim of the project is education - strengthening of human resources with the aim of enhancing human capital. This document was produced with the financial support of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. University of Primorska is solely responsible for the content of this document and in no case is it considered to reflect the views of the Program Holder Education – strengthening of human resources.
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The project Think XR benefits from a € 702.596 grant from Norway. The aim of the project is education - strengthening of human resources with the aim of enhancing human capital. This document was produced with the financial support of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. University of Primorska is solely responsible for the content of this document and in no case is it considered to reflect the views of the Program Holder Education – strengthening of human resources.