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10 October 2024 Meet the VR4BEES Consortium: Champions of Bee-Centric VR Education At the heart of VR4BEES lies a vibrant consortium: a dynamic network of educational innovators, environmental specialists, and tech developers dedicated to bringing the world of bees directly to learners via Virtual Reality (VR). Who’s Involved   ECECT – European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies As a central partner, ECECT orchestrates project meetings and progress updates. They’ve recently led an online partners meeting showcasing immersive 360° educational videos and a 3D demo video aligned with VR4BEES’s learning goals,  a strong indicator of the content quality and innovation being delivered. Novatex Solutions Ltd Based in Cyprus, Novatex played a key role in establishing the project’s digital infrastructure. With expertise in robotics, IoT, AI, and AR/VR technologies, the team ensures strong technical support for VR4BEES’s multimedia experiences. BlueZONA BlueZONA contributes their creative vision and technical know-how to the development of engaging 3D environments and immersive VR experiences. Their role bridges the gap between storytelling and technology, helping transform scientific content into compelling educational journeys. Collaboration in Action   Educational and Scientific ExpertiseConsortium members contributed to content planning and development, ensuring scientific accuracy and pedagogical integrity in all materials. Technical DevelopmentTogether, we created immersive 360° VR videos and interactive 3D demos. These are gradually being incorporated into classroom-ready modules. Regular CoordinationOur online meetings, like the recent ones, turn ideas into action by tracking project milestones and previewing new materials. What’s Next for the Consortium   Content ExpansionDeveloping further VR lessons and simulations focused on bee behavior, pollination mechanics, and environmental threats. Educational PilotsTesting VR4BEES content in schools across Europe, gathering feedback, and refining materials for diverse learning environments. Community EngagementThrough dissemination events and social media, our partners are preparing to spark environmental awareness at scale. Why This Consortium Works   It’s the blend of pedagogical vision, scientific understanding, and tech expertise that makes VR4BEES so impactful. Each partner contributes a key piece: ECECT steers the educational mission.Environmental experts ensure scientific depth.Tech specialists bring VR to life.Dissemination teams prepare for large-scale outreach. Together, we’re not just educating. We are immersing learners in the lives of bees, inspiring empathy, and building environmental stewardship from the ground up. Meet Them Individually   Over the coming weeks, we’ll feature our partners one by one. Stay tuned to get to know the educators, ecologists, and developers behind VR4BEES. Facebook-f Instagram Tumblr Youtube Other News VR4BEES TPM Meeting in Palermo VR4BEES Consortium Shares Progress in Latest Online Meeting