Bringing immersive technologies closer to the STEM classroom
On 22 September 2026, the STEM-IT Multiplier Event took place at the Porto Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki, Greece. The event was organised by the Directorate of Secondary Education of Eastern Thessaloniki and brought together 37 participants from the education, research and technology sectors.
The event focused on the practical use of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and other immersive technologies in secondary education. Its main objective was to connect the technological results of STEM-IT with everyday classroom practice and to present the project’s educational resources, pilot results and pedagogical approach.
A central part of the programme was the presentation of the STEM-IT project and its results, including the competence analysis, the development of AR/VR educational materials, teacher training activities and the Educational Handbook. Participants also discussed the potential role of immersive technologies in supporting student inclusion, active engagement and more interactive learning experiences.
The event included a practical demonstration of the main STEM-IT applications developed within the project. Participants were introduced to the STEM-IT VR Museum, ARTutor, SCP Cardio AR and VITECO Energy Lab VR. The demonstrations showed how virtual environments, augmented reality and 3D models can be used to explore topics such as climate change, chemistry, biology and thermodynamics.
Particular attention was given to the accessibility of the resources. The applications were presented as tools that can be accessed through smartphones, tablets and web-based environments, while the virtual laboratory and 3D experiences provide opportunities for students to explore scientific phenomena in an interactive way.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to share the results of the multi-country pilot testing carried out in Greece, Malta, Cyprus and Italy between May and June 2026. Discussions with teachers and education stakeholders focused on how the project resources could be further integrated into school curricula and used alongside existing teaching activities.
The event concluded with a discussion on sustainability and future use. Participants highlighted the importance of making the resources widely available to schools, continuing professional development for teachers and maintaining open access to the digital materials. The Directorate of Secondary Education of Eastern Thessaloniki also expressed its commitment to supporting the integration of the tools into curricula, environmental projects and Erasmus+/eTwinning initiatives.
The Thessaloniki Multiplier Event therefore contributed to the dissemination and future uptake of STEM-IT results, creating a direct link between the project’s technological and pedagogical outputs and the needs of teachers and schools.