{"id":2924,"date":"2026-05-04T06:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrcare-project.eu\/bringing-vrcare-to-life-pilot-activities-in-denmark-%f0%9f%a5%bd\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T06:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:42:05","slug":"bringing-vrcare-to-life-pilot-activities-in-denmark-%f0%9f%a5%bd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vrcare-project.eu\/fi\/bringing-vrcare-to-life-pilot-activities-in-denmark-%f0%9f%a5%bd\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing VRCARE to Life: Pilot Activities in Denmark \ud83e\udd7d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The VRCARE project continues to explore how Virtual Reality can enhance vocational education and training in the health and care sector. Recently, pilot activities took place in Denmark, organised by SOSU\u00a0\u00d8stjylland, bringing together students, teachers, and care professionals,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as part of the project\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cVRCARE: Modernizing Healthcare Pedagogy with Virtual Reality for Interaction, Ethics, Stimulation and Sensory\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Project Code: 2024-1-FI01-KA220-VET-000249151), co-funded by the European Union.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participants had the opportunity to experience VR scenarios designed to simulate real-life situations in childcare and elderly care. For many, this was their first contact with Virtual Reality as a learning tool, offering a new and engaging way to approach everyday professional challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through the scenarios, participants stepped into realistic environments where they could\u00a0observe, reflect, and better understand complex situations. The experience created a safe space to explore communication, ethical decision-making, and interaction in care settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the same time, the real-life scripts supported deeper reflection and discussion. Participants highlighted how closely the scenarios relate to real situations, helping them connect theory with practice and strengthen their professional understanding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The pilot sessions also encouraged meaningful exchanges among participants. Students, teachers, and professionals shared their perspectives and reflected on how such tools can support learning and professional development in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Activities like these highlight the strong potential of Virtual Reality to support experiential learning and bring education closer to real-life practice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A big thank you to SOSU\u00a0\u00d8stjylland\u00a0and all participants for their valuable contribution and engagement. Their involvement plays a key role in shaping the future of VR-based learning in care education.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc99<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VRCARE project continues to explore how Virtual Reality can enhance vocational education and training in the health and care sector. 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