IDL is leading the Human-Centered Design strategy of the XR4ED platform and is designing the Design System that will be used by the project partners, as well as the developers that will participate in the cascade funding of the project.
The description of the XR4ED project:
The European EdTech sector is playing an increasingly important role in driving forward digital transformation in Europe covering all education, training sectors. According to estimates, the sector saw a 15% increase on investments in 2021 and global investments are expected to reach over $87 billion in the upcoming decade. Notwithstanding, the sector is heavily fragmented across the European Union with many small players and few companies playing a global role.
The European XR industry has evolved and maintained a leading role globally in software and content production. The use of XR can expand the range of activities through which students can gain hands-on experience, enabling them to go beyond abstract knowledge and supporting skills-based teaching and learning. Currently, developing XR applications for education require specialised knowledge and strong XR development skills.
The process takes a lot of effort, time, and money. XR4ED concept is to:
XR4ED will focus on the following sectors which must be further developed to make Europe a leader in cutting-edge technologies for education: