From pilot to practice: Axxell’s key lessons from the first six VRCare VR scenarios
When we tested the newly developed VR scenarios in VRCare, a number of practical insights quickly became clear. One of the first considerations is the importance of having enough physical space, particularly for scenarios that involve movement. In these cases, working in pairs proved especially valuable, both from a safety perspective and in providing mutual support. We also […]
Bringing VRCARE to Life: Pilot Activities in Spain – San Viator 🥽
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 Spain, organised by Centro San Viator, bringing together students, teachers, and professionals from the sector, as part of the project “VRCARE: Modernizing Healthcare Pedagogy with Virtual Reality for […]
Galway Technical Institute Pilots VRCare: Bringing RealWorld Care Scenarios to Life
Galway Technical Institute has taken an exciting step into the future of healthcare and childcare education through its piloting of the VRCare virtualreality learning scenarios. As part of the Erasmus+ KA220 project, GTI students, healthcare professionals, and childcare practitioners had the opportunity to step inside immersive, ethically grounded VR environments that transform how complex care situations are taught […]
Bringing VRCARE to Life: Pilot Activities in Denmark 🥽
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 Østjylland, bringing together students, teachers, and care professionals, as part of the project “VRCARE: Modernizing Healthcare Pedagogy with Virtual Reality for Interaction, Ethics, Stimulation and Sensory” (Project Code: […]
EfVET Finland Members Meet in Oulu: Strengthening Vocational Education through the VRCare Project
From April 21–22, EfVET Finland members gathered in Oulu for two inspiring days of networking, sharing innovative development projects, and advancing the internationalisation of vocational education in Finland. The VRCare project was proudly represented by its coordinator, who introduced the project, its results, and the meaningful impact it has already had, not only on those directly involved, but also on pilot […]
Stepping inside VRCare – Bringing ethical dilemmas to life through virtual reality
It starts with a first experience For many of the 235 participants in the VR Care pilot, this was their very first time putting on a VR headset. Coming from Finland, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Greece and Cyprus, they stepped into something unfamiliar, unsure of what to expect, but curious about what it might offer. What followed was not just a demonstration of new technology, but an experience […]
Bridging Theory and Practice: AXXELL Pilots VRCARE Ethical Scenarios in Finland 🥽
What better way to explore the real impact of innovation in education than putting it directly into the hands of those who shape learning every day? On Wednesday, March 25th, our project partner AXXELL organized a vital piloting session to test the first six VRCARE scenarios. The event brought together dedicated teachers from three Finland-Swedish Vocational Education […]
Stepping into Care Through a New Perspective: The VRCARE Experience at Materia Group
The VRCARE project will change how healthcare training works by using the power of technology. Recently, COMCY visited the Materia Group in Cyprus to see how virtual reality (VR) will help in a real care setting. As a provider of nursing & rehabilitation services, Materia Group was the perfect place to pilot these new VR […]
Testing Virtual Reality Learning Scenarios at the 6th Vocational High School of Ioannina
On Friday, 6 March 2026, a pilot testing and evaluation activity of Virtual Reality (VR) learning scenarios took place at the 6th Vocational High School of Ioannina, within the framework of the Erasmus+ project VRCARE. The activity was organised by the Directorate of Secondary Education of Aitoloakarnania as part of the project “VRCARE: Modernizing Healthcare Pedagogy with Virtual Reality for Interaction, […]
Exploring Virtual Reality in Vocational Education at the 2nd Evening Vocational High School of Ioannina
On 5 March 2026, an interactive VR evaluation activity took place at the 2nd Evening Vocational High School of Ioannina, within the framework of the Erasmus+ project VRCARE. The activity was organised by the Directorate of Secondary Education of Aitoloakarnania as part of the project “VRCARE: Modernizing Healthcare Pedagogy with Virtual Reality for Interaction, Ethics, Stimulation and Sensory” (Project Code: 2024-1-FI01-KA220-VET-000249151), […]
