Objectives
VLF4EU VET Alliance
VLF4EU aims to establish a collaborative VET/HVET alliance across Europe to promote innovation and the knowledge triangle, with activities such as ideation workshops and partnership building. Key efforts include defining network governance, fostering cooperation, enhancing pedagogy, and attracting investments. Additionally, a sustainable and inclusive VLF model will be created to support regional development.
Flexible Workshops and Modular System Architecture
To create a flexible workshop and modular system architecture for virtualizing Learning Factories. This involves designing and deploying an industrial digital twin based on pedagogical requirements. Industry standards like OPCUA for data transfer and open frameworks will be used to ensure interoperability and introduce students to the industrial ecosystem.
VLF4EU Immersive Platform
To develop an immersive VLF4EU platform and tools to facilitate content creation for training in both physical and virtual settings. Four key functionalities will be developed: a “no code” tool for content creation by teachers, a tool for creating assessment tests, a tool to convert 3D models for immersive technologies, and real-time visualization of digital twin data.
Train the Trainers Program
Crate train the trainer programs on immersive content creation and on VLF4EU pedagogy approaches (reflection, multiple perspectives and voices, empowerment of students to take responsibilities) for teachers to implement learning goals (including digital and green skills) on a VLF .
VLF4EU Learning Path Definition
Development of 10 Pilot Cases
To develop 10 pilot cases on the virtualised learning factories. This pilot cases will be selected via the VLF4EU Open Innovation model. This pilot cases will serve to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and potential challenges before wider implementation.
Expected Results
- First ever VET/HVET Virtual Learning Factories Alliance set up and VLF4EU vision and future service roadmap.
- Toolkit for the systematic implementation of virtual learning factories across Europe.
- Modular system architecture to deploy VLFs.
- VLF4EU immersive platform.
- 2 train the trainer programs on immersive technologies for content building (usage of VR in
education) . - 24 immersive pedagogy projects to be run in VR.
- 48 micro-credential training modules validated by at least 200 students.
- VLF4EU Learning Pathways for the twin transition.
- VLF4EU Open innovation model with 10 open innovation projects developed in VLF.
- Celebration of 3 conferences where VET/HVET centres and stakeholders working on digital twins and immersive technologies-based education can meet.
- Publication of at least 10 papers, and participation in 8 conferences.
- VLF4EU week celebration.
Impact
The achievements of these results will have the following positive impact:
• Improved collaboration among the key stakeholders of the twin transition VET/HVET ecosystem.
• VET/HVET centres and SMEs are more aware of the trends in the twin transition and industry 5.0.
• Collaboration among key stakeholders and the VET/HVET ecosystem in Applied Research projects.
• Improved implementation of Industry 5.0 technologies in VET/HVET centres and SMEs.
• Improved teaching methods in Advanced manufacturing VET/HVET through the Virtual
Learning Factory.
• Improved career and transition pathways for students and adult leaners making VET/HVET an attractive career pathway
• Less skill gaps development business. Highlight expertise, unique approach of your team, and the commitment that sets you apart.
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