Measuring What Matters: How DigiGEAR Evaluates Learning Impact
Developing innovative training materials is only one part of the educational process. Equally important is understanding whether those resources are effective, relevant and capable of supporting meaningful learning outcomes in real vocational education contexts. As the DigiGEAR project advances, attention is increasingly turning towards assessment and evaluation. Following the development of the training package, AR […]
Inside the DigiGEAR Training Package: Exploring the Learning Modules
As vehicle electrification continues to reshape the automotive sector, the skills required by future technicians and engineers are evolving just as rapidly. Understanding modern electric vehicles is no longer limited to recognising individual components. Professionals increasingly need to understand how energy is produced, transferred, stored, converted and managed across interconnected systems. For this reason, the […]
Developing AR-Based Training for the Automotive Sector: The DigiGEAR Approach
As the automotive sector continues its transition towards electrification, digitalisation and sustainable mobility, vocational education providers face a growing challenge: how can learners develop a deep understanding of increasingly complex vehicle systems while maintaining the hands-on nature of vocational training? Within the DigiGEAR project, this question guided the development of an innovative training methodology that […]
From Skills Needs to Training Design: How Industry and VET Input Shaped DigiGEAR
Innovation in vocational education is most effective when it responds to real needs. Before developing training materials, learning modules and Augmented Reality experiences, the DigiGEAR partnership first sought to understand a fundamental question: what skills will future automotive professionals need, and how can vocational education better prepare learners for a rapidly changing sector? To answer […]
Bringing Innovation into Vocational Education: The Vision Behind DigiGear
The automotive sector is experiencing a profound transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, advanced diagnostics, connected vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions. These developments are changing not only the technologies used in modern vehicles but also the skills required by current and future professionals. As a result, vocational education and training (VET) providers across Europe face the […]
Newsletter – May 2026
Newsletter – October 2024
DigiGEAR – Introducing Augmented Reality in the VET sector with a focus on the Automotive Engineering sector
The DigiGear project, funded by the Erasmus+ program (KA220-VET), aims to revolutionize professional training in the automotive engineering sector. By integrating Augmented Reality (AR), DigiGear seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, offering cutting-edge, engaging, and future-oriented training paths. What is the main objective? The heart of the project is ambitious […]
DigiGEAR Project Kick-Off Meeting in Ancona: A Successful Start
On the 8th and 9th February 2024, the picturesque city of Ancona, Italy, hosted the kick-off meeting (KOM) of the DigiGEAR project. Organised by The Way, the project coordinator, the event was attended by key partners from all over Europe, both in person and online, ensuring inclusive participation. This event marked the beginning of an […]