Activities

Establishment of the VLF4EU Alliance

The activity aims to establish the VLF4EU Alliance, a collaborative network of European virtual learning factories. It seeks to create a sustainable and inclusive model fostering collaboration among VET/HVET centers, universities, SMEs, and industry associations. Key steps include organizing workshops, forming partnership agreements, and developing a vision and service roadmap. The alliance will be legally established, with a toolkit developed to implement virtual learning factories across Europe, ensuring long-term collaboration and innovation.

Implementing VLFs across EU

This activity is about the systematic implementation of virtual learning factories (VLFs) across Europe, aiming to develop a toolkit and methodologies that facilitate the adoption of VLFs in VET/HVET centers. This involves creating a minimum viable VLF model based on active learning principles and VLF4EU pedagogy, ensuring inclusivity and regional development. The toolkit will provide guidelines for VET institutions to systematically implement virtual learning factories, addressing the needs of the twin transition. A comprehensive toolkit will be published, enabling VET centers to enhance their teaching practices through immersive and collaborative learning environments, thereby supporting the modernization of VET systems and fostering innovation in industrial SMEs.

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VLF4EU Platform development

This activity is dedicated to the development of the VLF4EU immersive platform, which will serve as a collaborative space for virtual learning factories. This platform will allow for the creation and management of immersive training content, enabling both physical and virtual learning experiences. Key features include a “no code” tool for content creation, assessment tools, and real-time visualization of digital twin data. The platform will be designed to support multi-user experiences and integrate seamlessly with existing industrial ecosystems, promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and enhancing the learning experience for students and professionals alike.

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Industry 5.0 centred virtual learning modules development

This activity focuses on developing virtual learning modules centered around Industry 5.0 technologies, targeting both initial vocational training (EQF levels 4-7) and lifelong learning. This involves creating 48 immersive training modules and implementing 20 immersive pedagogy projects within the VLF4EU platform. The modules will address digital and green skills, with a focus on environmentally friendly materials, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. The goal is to validate these modules with at least 200 students, ensuring they meet the skill needs of the twin transition and contribute to the modernization of VET curricula.

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Open innovation model

This activity aims to establish an open innovation model within the VLF4EU Alliance, fostering collaboration between VET providers, manufacturing SMEs, and other stakeholders. This involves developing and implementing 10 pilot cases on virtualized learning factories, selected through the VLF4EU open innovation framework. The goal is to promote entrepreneurial skills and initiatives through open innovation competitions, encouraging SMEs and industry partners to engage in applied research and experimental development. By creating a collaborative ecosystem, WP6 will support the continuous improvement and scalability of VLF collaboration programs.

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Impact, dissemination and communication

This activity is dedicated to maximizing the impact and visibility of the VLF4EU project through effective dissemination and communication strategies. This involves organizing conferences, regional dissemination events, and creating dissemination materials such as brochures, posters, and social media content. The goal is to reach a wide audience, including education stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public, to promote the adoption of virtual learning factories and immersive technologies in VET systems. This task will also ensure the visibility of EU funding and contribute to the European Research Area by sharing project outcomes and best practices.

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