Big Art Project EU

🌐 Online Mentoring Sessions | BIG ART Project

As part of the BIG ART project, 4 online mentoring sessions were successfully delivered to support teachers after the Train-the-Trainers Bootcamp.

📅 Dates:
23 October | 27 October | 13 November | 11 December

Educators and mentors from Greece, Israel, and Albania collaborated online, focusing on:
🔧 Augmented Reality & 3D Digital Twin tools
🎓 Pedagogical integration in VET
🧩 Project-based learning & student assessment
🤝 Sharing experiences and best practices

These sessions strengthened teachers’ confidence, supported real classroom implementation, and fostered a growing community of practice across countries.

🚀 Innovation in VET continues!

🚀 Pilot Courses in Progress!

Pilot courses are currently being delivered in the three partner countries, bringing the project’s training content into real VET learning environments 👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

The courses follow the standard curriculum and course-writing formats used by each participating VET institution, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with national frameworks 📘✅

🔍 The pilot phase will help refine the methodology and strengthen the integration of innovative training approaches into VET education.

👉 You can view the descriptions of the pilot courses here: https://bigart-vet.eu/?page_id=1693

Piloting course – BigArt VET The Piloting Course marks a key step in bringing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies into everyday vocational training. During the academic year 2025–2026, selected groups of students from Israel, Albania, and Greece will participate in a three-month AR/VR course. The prog...

BIG ART on stage at the Transnational Workshop in Bologna! 🇪🇺

Following our participation at the Transnational Workshop for European Skills Projects in Bologna, we are excited to share that Stratos Labrinos Vlattas (MWAPP, Italy) will take the floor to present the technological backbone of the BIG ART project — demonstrating how 3D Digital Twins, Augmented and Mixed Reality are transforming VET education in Israel and Albania.

His talk will highlight how innovation, pedagogy and cutting-edge AR tools come together to empower students and teachers across the consortium.

✨ Stay tuned for insights, photos and key moments from his presentation!

As part of the Erasmus+ project “BIG ART,” the teachers involved in the project are conducting training courses with student groups participating in the project on “AR/VR Technologies and the Use of the Matterport Platform.”
Through lectures and practical demonstrations, students are gaining knowledge and skills in AR/VR technology and the Matterport platform, as well as exploring the possibilities of using these technologies to carry out innovative projects that foster creativity, innovation, and the use of digital technologies in vocational education.

🎞️ Throwback to the Erasmus Days 2025 at SAEK Egaleo! 🌍

On October 16th, SAEK Egaleo hosted the presentation of the European project BIG ART – Bootcamps in Greece with Augmented Reality Technologies for VET Centers in Israel & Albania, implemented under the Erasmus+ Programme.

BIG ART aims to integrate Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies into Vocational Education and Training (VET), empowering teachers and learners through innovative, digital learning experiences. 🎮📲

The project seeks to:
🎯 Provide VET educators and students with new AR/VR skills and tools for enhanced learning.
🤝 Strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and the business sector.
🌐 Develop innovative bootcamps and training programs implemented in partner regions such as Israel and Albania.
📈 Transfer advanced technologies and practices to VET centers, fostering digital & professional skills for greater employability.

🔗 Learn more: https://bigart-vet.eu/
ErasmusDay info: https://www.erasmusdays.eu/event/erasmus-days-think-global-learn-local/

🌿 Virtual Olive Oil Experience in Askri Neochori 🌿

Students of SAEK Egaleo created an interactive virtual tour of the olive oil production facilities in Askri Neochori, showcasing both traditional techniques and modern processes of olive oil making.

Thanks to Matterport technology, visitors can now explore the production space in 3D, walk through each stage of production, and learn more about one of Greece’s most treasured agricultural products — olive oil.

🔗More info: https://bigart-vet.eu/?page_id=1614

Olive oil production facilities in Askri Neochori – BigArt VET Students of SAEK Egaleo created a virtual tour of the olive oil production facilities in Askri Neochori. The project highlights the traditional and modern processes of olive oil making, allowing visitors to explore the production space interactively and learn more about one of Greece’s most import...

☀️ Exploring Solar Energy through Virtual Reality

Students of SAEK Egaleo have created a virtual tour of a Photovoltaic Park in Eastern Attica, using Matterport technology. 🌍✨

This immersive 3D model lets you:
🔹 Explore the renewable energy installation in detail
🔹 Learn about the infrastructure & operation of solar systems
🔹 Experience interactive media that enriches training & presentations

A powerful educational tool connecting technology with sustainability! 🌱⚡

👉 Discover the project here: https://bigart-vet.eu/?page_id=1636

Photovoltaic Park – Eastern Attica – BigArt VET Students of SAEK Egaleo created a virtual tour of a photovoltaic park in Eastern Attica, developed through Matterport technology. The immersive 3D model allows visitors to explore the renewable energy installation in detail, offering insights into the infrastructure and operation of solar energy sys...

🔬 Virtual Learning in Biotechnology Education! 🧪💻

At ORT Braude College, students of the Food Technology and FoodTec course are transforming lab preparation with immersive digital tools. 🚀

👩‍🎓 Guided by Lecturer Yoav Merom and developed by students Marwan Mansour & Dianna Daxa, the project uses Matterport to create a 3D virtual model of the Food Technology Laboratory.

✅ Virtual walk through the lab
✅ Explore instruments with interactive tags 🏷️
✅ Access videos, images & instructions
✅ Enhance safety & readiness before experiments

This innovation bridges traditional lab work with modern digital learning, preparing future biotechnologists for success! 🌐✨

👉 Learn more: https://bigart-vet.eu/?page_id=1534

Food Technology Laboratory – Virtual Learning Project – BigArt VET As part of the course Food Technology and FoodTec in the Biotechnology Engineering program at ORT Braude College, second-year students are pioneering a new way of preparing for laboratory work through immersive digital technology. This initiative is led by Lecturer Yoav Merom in collaboration with t...

🚀 Innovation in Electrical Engineering Education! ⚡🔌

The Department of Practical Electrical Engineering at ORT Braude College is pioneering new teaching methods by integrating 3D virtual scans with Matterport technology. 🌐✨

🔹 Students can now explore the Electrical Systems Laboratory virtually—even outside class hours—preparing safely and effectively for real-world practice.
🔹 The lab replicates industrial electrical environments with three-phase systems, control panels, PV installations ☀️🔋, and much more.
🔹 Final-year projects use 3D scans to document and redesign real electrical installations in public and commercial spaces.

Through this innovation, ORT Braude equips future professionals with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to excel in the electrical, energy, and renewable sectors. 🌍💡

👉 Explore the lab here: https://my.matterport.com/work?m=c3wg5PabtHU&back=1

👉 Learn more about the BIG ART project: https://bigart-vet.eu/?page_id=1530

Department of Practical Electrical Engineering – ORT Braude College – BigArt VET The Department of Practical Electrical Engineering at ORT Braude College is at the forefront of technological education, constantly aligned with the requirements of Israel’s high-voltage sector, the Electricity Law, and occupational safety standards. This academic year, the department has introduc...