The project
DigiGEAR – Introducing Augmented Reality in the VET sector with a focus on the Automotive Engineering sector aims at making a significant impact in the VET field introducing AR technology as a complement to the traditional classroom-based training.
To achieve this, we aim to develop an AR platform and accompanying training materials, followed by a pilot phase to ensure effectiveness. Practical experience is vital in technical fields like Automotive Engineering. Therefore, our objective is to provide learners with a safe and controlled environment to gain hands-on experience, thus improving the overall effectiveness of VET. Furthermore, we aim to raise awareness about the benefits of VET and promote the use of AR technologies in education and training. By showcasing the advantages of this approach, we aim to address shared needs and foster innovation in the sector. In parallel, we envision establishing a robust network of VET providers and industry partners to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Objectives
- Contribute to the innovation in VET sector
- Deliver engaging interactive learning materials, such as 3D Models and AR scenarios, that can be used to teach technical skills
- Improve the effectiveness of VET by offering learners the opportunity to gain practical experience in a safe and controlled environment while enhancing the quality of learning experience
- Raise awareness about the benefits of VET and promote the use of AR technologies in education and training while encountering shared needs
- Create a solid network of VET providers and industry partners to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in the field of AR for VET promoting organizations’ capacity to work internationally and across sectors, facilitating transformation at differentiated levels
- Evaluate the effectiveness of AR technologies and improving employability in the sector while turning them accessible for every student
- Provide students with more interesting and interactive learning experience that develops digital skills, which are essential in today’s job market, giving the adaptability to each learner’ needs
- Enhance appeal of VET, by collaborating closely with enterprises, VET providers and industry stakeholders throughout the various stages of the project cycle, so that the impact and dissemination of the concrete results can be maximized
- Enhance the digital preparedness and quality of results by giving the ability to VET providers and students to continuously extract strengths and weaknesses during the Pilot
Results
- Identification of emerging skills for the Automotive Engineering sector
- Development of the Facilitator’s Training Handbook on AR experience
- Design and development of DigiGEAR Training for VET learners of the Automotive Engineering sector
- Development of a Moodle platform, an AR environment and Mobile app
- 4 pilot testing and training activities
- 1 facilitators’ training on AR experience
- 4 Transnational Project Meetings (TPMs)
- 6 Events
- 1 Round Table
Activities
- WP1: Project Management covering financial, communication, quality assurance processes and porcedures as well as evaluation
- WP2: Dissemination and Exploitation of results
- WP3: Preparation phase for the Identification of the emerging skills of the Automotive Engineering sector and the latest AR technologies including sector-specific research
- WP4: Development phase of the DigiGEAR Training Package and AR environment covering training and materials development
- WP5: Implementation and refinement of the DigiGEAR training
Partners
