We are so excited to announce that our PAX project has officially started!

Our next Erasmus+ project is a unique opportunity for teachers, teacher educators and XR developers to come together and collaborate. The PAX group is here to provide teachers and developers on an international level with research-based XR frameworks for use in primary, secondary, and vocational educational contexts.
 

Further information on the project will follow soon.

Project reference: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PI-ALL-INNO Project 101139827

PAX Visits Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore

As part of its ongoing exploration of innovative educational technologies, the PAX project recently visited NTU and NIE in Singapore. 

The visit included engaging discussions with Fun Siong Liam, Head of the Centre for Applications of Teaching & Learning Analytics for Students at NTU, and Wen Yun from NIE’s Learning Sciences & Assessment Department. Both shared insights into their current projects using XR and AI in education, highlighting their potential applications in teaching and learning. 

A special moment of the visit was a tour of the NIE Library, where LIBytes, a newly developed space designed to merge education and technology, was showcased. This 

forward-thinking initiative offers students and staff the opportunity to explore VR, AR and AI-enabled robotics and discover how they can be applied in the classroom. 

Special thanks go to Adeline Seow for her outstanding organisation and hospitality during the visit. Her efforts made the visit not only productive but also truly memorable.

EuroXR 2024 & Erasmus+ Sister Projects Meeting in Athens, Greece

From 27 to 29 December 2024, we – together with our partners from the University of the Aegean - had the privilege of presenting the PAX project at the 21st International EuroXR Conference held in Athens. A highlight of the conference was the face-to-face meeting of the "Erasmus+ Sister Projects" network, initiated by the Alliance4XR project. This network brings together four Erasmus 2027 Innovation Alliance initiatives, all focused on XR and Digital Twinning: Alliance4XR, Metaverse Academy, Digital Twin, and PAX. 

During our time in Athens, we also took the opportunity to meet with our partners from DTMH. 

A big thank you to EuroXR 2024 for hosting such an inspiring event and to Alliance4XR for launching the Erasmus+ Sister Projects initiative. Together, we are shaping the future of innovation and sustainability in education and industry.

Strengthening Collaboration Among Erasmus+ Projects

On 10 October 2024, a meeting brought together four Erasmus+ projects - PAX, Alliance4XR, Metaverse Academy, and Digital Twin - to foster cooperation in integrating advanced technologies into education and vocational training. 

The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between Erasmus+ initiatives, demonstrating a shared commitment to continuous improvement through mutual support and the joint development of digital innovations. 

All four projects will participate in the EuroXR 2024 conference in November, where they will present their progress and explore new synergies to improve education across Europe. 

The projects share a common focus on the digitalisation of education, with a particular emphasis on using emerging technologies to enhance the skills of students and workers. Opportunities for collaboration include the creation of educational materials, the integration of technologies such as XR and digital twins, and the implementation of inclusive methodologies that ensure equal access to training. 

The meeting also identified opportunities to share best practices, jointly assess the challenges of digital education in Europe, and develop solutions that respond to the evolving needs of the labour market.

Das Team der Fachdidaktik Englisch zu Gast bei der Fachleiterdienstbesprechung

On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the English Language Education Team was invited to attend a conference of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher educators, or Fachleiterdienstbesprechung, organized by the Münster district government. Following an introductory presentation by Prof. Frauke Matz, the subject leaders engaged in workshops on the following subjects: oracy and oral exams, listening, human rights education and emerging technologies. Furthermore, the PAX project was showcased to the teacher educators, and we ‘stepped into virtual reality’ together. 

It has been such a privilege to work alongside everyone involved. We're truly grateful for the invitation and for this exceptional and productive collaboration.

2nd Partner Meeting at the Palacký University Olomouc

The second partner meeting was held in Olomouc, Czech Republic on the 7th and 8th of October 2024. It was a great privilege to meet our PAX partners in person following the virtual format of the previous meetings. The team in Olomouc provided exemplary hospitality, facilitating productive and insightful discussions at both the board and think tank meetings. We express our gratitude to all who attended and contributed to the success of this event. It was a privilege to meet again with our PAX teams.
The next meeting is scheduled to take place in the Netherlands on 19th and 20th of May 2025.

PAX Presents First Findings at the ÖGSD Conference in Salzburg, Austria

Our Münster PAX team had such a great time presenting the first results of our interview studies with teachers and XR designers at the Austrian Society for Language Learning and Teaching (ÖGSD) conference in Salzburg!

We were so excited to share the PAX work with everyone. We would like to thank again Prof. Dr. Jure Purgaj (PHW) and Sander Winters and Enversed Studios for organising the wonderful workshops that helped us collect the data.

PAX Workshop: Exploring the Needs of XR Developers

On 14 June, we had the opportunity to visit our partner Enversed in Eindhoven (Netherlands). During our visit, we held a workshop for Dutch XR developers where we introduced them to the PAX project and discussed the concept of XR guidelines. The participating XR developers showed great interest in the potential of developing and implementing XR technology in education and actively participated in the discussions regarding the guidelines.
All in all, it was an insightful session that fostered collaboration between XR developers and educators.

PAX at 'Fachtag XR in der Lehre'

The ‘Fachtag XR in der Lehre’ on 13 June brought together educators, teacher trainers and other interested professionals for a day dedicated to exploring the future of education through XR technologies. The event was a great success and included workshops and an exhibition of various projects demonstrating the potential applications of XR technology in teaching and education. We were delighted to present the PAX project at the event, as our stand provided an excellent opportunity to meet and network with educators and other professionals interested in our work.

PAX Workshop: Exploring XR Technology in Education

On 23 May 2024, together with our partners from FH Münster, we held an engaging workshop with teachers from one of our partner schools, the Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg in Münster. 

Prior to the workshop, we had the opportunity to visit the Digitallabor Münster, which serves as an open hub for educators, researchers, technologists, businesses and community members to collaborate on the digital transformation of our society. 

During the workshop we had inspiring discussions about using XR technology in the classroom. The teachers also had the opportunity to try out VR technology first hand and experience its potential for the educational landscape.

We have collected a few impressions of this fascinating workshop below.

PAX Kick-off Meeting in Münster

We are so excited to announce that our PAX project has officially started! The Kick-off Meeting took place from 11 – 12 April 2024 in Münster. 

The project is a unique opportunity for teachers, teacher educators and XR developers to come together and collaborate. 

The PAX group is here to provide teachers and developers with research-based XR frameworks for use in primary, secondary, and vocational educational contexts.

A big thank you to the whole team for joining us in Münster and helping us get off to a great start!