The Eco360 project has successfully completed WP3, marking a significant milestone in the development and implementation of innovative digital tools for Sustainability Education and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
The primary objective of WP3 was to equip primary and secondary school teachers with the digital, pedagogical and creative skills needed to integrate immersive learning technologies and 360° video production into their teaching practices. By doing so, the project aims to create more engaging, experiential and student-centred learning experiences while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability.
Teacher Training in Germany
WP3 officially began with the Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (LTTA) held on 1–2 October 2025 in Giessen, Germany. The international training brought together educators from Germany, Greece, Slovenia and Serbia, providing them with the opportunity to explore how immersive technologies can transform sustainability education and STEAM learning.
During the two-day programme, participants learned how to:
- Capture and edit their own 360° videos;
- Design immersive learning experiences using innovative digital technologies;
- Experience educational content through Virtual Reality (VR) headsets;
- Integrate immersive learning methodologies into everyday classroom practice;
- Develop engaging educational activities that encourage students to explore environmental challenges through experiential learning.
The LTTA laid the foundation for the next phase of the project, where participating teachers were invited to transfer their newly acquired knowledge into real classroom environments.
From Training to Classroom Implementation
Following the completion of the international training, participating teachers implemented the methodologies introduced during the LTTA through Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities in their own schools.
As part of this pilot implementation, Innovation Hive collaborated with the Experimental Gymnasium and Lyceum of Larissa, where teachers and students worked together to create original 360° educational videos focusing on sustainability and environmental awareness.
Rather than simply consuming educational content, students became active creators of digital learning materials. Throughout the production process, they planned, filmed and documented environmental topics while developing valuable digital, communication and collaboration skills.
Working alongside their teachers, students developed immersive educational content covering four important environmental topics:
- Water Pollution
- Urban Heat Islands
- Soil Health
- Sustainable Food Systems
To support the outdoor filming activities, which extended beyond the classroom and school environment, the project also collaborated with the Larissa Scouts.
The use of 360° video technology transformed traditional environmental education into an interactive learning experience, encouraging students to investigate local challenges, think critically about sustainability and communicate scientific concepts through innovative digital storytelling. By combining environmental education with creativity, teamwork and digital content creation, students developed both green and digital competences that are increasingly important for the future.
Next Step: The Eco360 Educational Platform
The educational videos produced during the pilot activities are currently being finalised by the Innovation Hive team.
Once completed, they will be uploaded to the Eco360 Educational Platform, where they will become part of a growing collection of immersive educational resources available to teachers and students across Europe.
The videos will be accessible through Virtual Reality (VR) headsets as well as standard computers and mobile devices via interactive 360° virtual experiences, ensuring that schools can benefit from the materials regardless of their available technological equipment.
These resources will continue to support sustainability education long after the pilot activities have concluded, contributing to the wider dissemination of innovative teaching practices throughout Europe.
To stay updated on the latest Eco360 project activities, educational resources and upcoming results, visit the project’s official website: https://eco360-project.eu
