AI-Cosmic Inside the Lab
(Project Ended)
AI-Cosmic Inside the Lab (Campus, starting point)
I'm proud to be part of the AI-COSMIC initiative — an Erasmus+
co-funded European project aimed at introducing primary school students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding through immersive, gamified learning experiences within Minecraft Education Edition.
co-funded European project aimed at introducing primary school students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding through immersive, gamified learning experiences within Minecraft Education Edition.
The project focuses on the "Five Big Ideas in AI," engaging young learners with interactive challenges that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Astronomine Ancient Observatory
(Project Ended)
AstronoMine is a European Erasmus+ project aimed at bridging the gap in astronomy education across EU countries by leveraging innovative, game-based learning tools. Recognizing that astronomy is often underrepresented in school curricula, the project seeks to ignite interest in the subject among young students and primary education teachers.
Project objectives:
Promote Astronomy in Schools: Introduce astronomy concepts through engaging, interactive methods.
Enhance STEM Education: Utilize astronomy to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning.
Improve Digital Skills: Provide teachers with resources to integrate digital tools into their teaching practices.
Astronomine Ancient Observatory (Map fragment)
SELsMINE Social Awareness and Self Management
(Project Ended)
SELsMINE is a two-year Erasmus+ initiative focused on strengthening social-emotional learning (SEL) among secondary school students by utilizing the collaborative and immersive environment of Minecraft. The project addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to support students' social and emotional well-being through innovative, game-based learning experiences.
Key aspects of the project include:
Integration of SEL into Minecraft: Development of Minecraft scenarios specifically designed to foster SEL skills, allowing students to engage in activities that promote empathy, collaboration, and emotional awareness.
Educational Resources: Creation of lesson plans and teaching materials that enable educators to seamlessly incorporate SEL-focused Minecraft activities into their curricula.
Collaborative Effort: A partnership among six European organizations, including DANMAR Computers, Asserted Knowledge (AKNOW), ATERMON, Digicult, the National Association of Resource Teachers (NART), and the University of Valladolid (UVa), bringing together expertise in education, technology, and game design.
Educational Resources: Creation of lesson plans and teaching materials that enable educators to seamlessly incorporate SEL-focused Minecraft activities into their curricula.
Collaborative Effort: A partnership among six European organizations, including DANMAR Computers, Asserted Knowledge (AKNOW), ATERMON, Digicult, the National Association of Resource Teachers (NART), and the University of Valladolid (UVa), bringing together expertise in education, technology, and game design.
SELsMINE Self Management (Camp entrance)
SELsMINE Social Awareness (Map starting point)
WOMENIN World 3
(Project Ended)
WOMENIN Map 3 (Parking, company entrance)
WOMENIN is a European initiative dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship among women and fostering an international mindset. The project focuses on identifying challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and providing solutions through digital tools and resources.womenin-project.eu
Key Objectives:
Identify Challenges: Analyze obstacles women face in entrepreneurship across various European countries.
Promote Internationalization: Encourage a global perspective among women entrepreneurs.
Enhance Digital Entrepreneurship: Provide tools and training to support digital business ventures.
Facilitate Networking: Create platforms for women entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate.
Promote Internationalization: Encourage a global perspective among women entrepreneurs.
Enhance Digital Entrepreneurship: Provide tools and training to support digital business ventures.
Facilitate Networking: Create platforms for women entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate.
HIRER Escape Room 3 (Unit 5 & 6)
(Project Ended)
HIRER is an Erasmus+ initiative aimed at boosting digital competencies among HR professionals and trainers by leveraging the engaging world of Minecraft. Recognizing the shift towards hybrid work environments, the project introduces innovative training methods to adapt to modern HR challenges.
Project Highlights:
Gamified Learning: Utilizes Minecraft-based escape rooms to create immersive learning experiences.
Target Audience: Focuses on HR managers, leaders, and VET trainers, especially those with limited digital skills.
Comprehensive Training: Offers a hands-on MOOC complemented by interactive game scenarios to develop soft skills and digital literacy.
Community Building: Encourages collaboration through an online community, fostering cross-sectoral engagement.
Innovative Approach: Integrates gamification, AI, and open-source tools to deliver adaptive and sustainable training solutions.
Click to open project website:
https://hirer.erasmusplus.website
https://hirer.erasmusplus.website
HIRER Escape Room 3 (Parking, entrance to Mines)
BrandGame
(Project NOT Ended)
BrandGame is an upcoming Minecraft-based experience developed by Mind the Game Ltd., designed to explore themes of personal branding and workplace challenges. Targeted at users aged 15 and above, the game simulates the journey of securing a job at a local office, requiring players to navigate and overcome false assumptions and security threats to achieve success.
Click to open project website:
https://test.mindthegame.ltd/brandgame#meterotrolink
https://test.mindthegame.ltd/brandgame#meterotrolink
HealthCraft Physical Excercise
(Project NOT Ended)
HealthCraft is an Erasmus+ initiative designed to foster healthy lifestyle choices among primary school children across Europe. By integrating the engaging world of Minecraft Education Edition, the project offers an innovative approach to health education
Key components of the project include:
Interactive Minecraft Worlds: Four custom-designed games that immerse students in health-related scenarios.
Training Video Library: A collection of 40 short, engaging videos to support learning.
Teacher's Toolkit: Comprehensive lesson plans to facilitate classroom implementation.
Click to open project website:
https://healthcraft.erasmusplus.website
https://healthcraft.erasmusplus.website
Ecostand Floods and Snowstorms Maps
(Project NOT Ended)
ECOSTAND (Simulation Training and Gaming to Raise Awareness about Climate Change and to Behave Appropriately in Case of Natural Disasters for Secondary Schools) is a European initiative running from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025. The project aims to educate secondary school students on climate change and disaster preparedness through innovative, game-based learning approaches.
Key objectives include:
Developing a comprehensive training package: This encompasses curricula, training materials, and methodological guidelines focused on natural disaster response and climate action.
Creating and integrating a Minecraft-based simulation game: Designed to enhance students' understanding and appropriate responses to natural disasters and climate change scenarios.
Organizing awareness campaigns and dissemination events: To promote the necessity of teaching appropriate reactions in case of natural disasters and to share project outcomes with a broader audience.
Click to open EU project website:
https://ecostand2023-1-ro01-ka220-sch-000156665.com/
https://ecostand2023-1-ro01-ka220-sch-000156665.com/
RemWork4SMEs
(Project NOT Ended)
RemWork4SMEs is an Erasmus+ funded initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in fostering healthy remote work environments. Recognizing the challenges posed by the shift to remote work, the project focuses on:
Developing Open Educational Resources (OERs): Providing remote workers with tools and knowledge to enhance productivity and well-being.
Establishing Best Practices: Creating frameworks for SMEs to promote a balanced work-life dynamic for their remote teams.
Facilitating Collaborations: Engaging with stakeholders to offer mentorship and peer support for remote workers.
Click to open project website:
https://remwork4smes.erasmusplus.website
https://remwork4smes.erasmusplus.website
MINDSMOOTH
(Project NOT Ended)
This project, funded under the Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (KA220-YOU), aims to foster international collaboration among organizations to enhance the quality and relevance of youth work. By facilitating cooperation partnerships, the initiative seeks to develop innovative practices, strengthen the capacities of participating organizations, and promote the exchange of ideas and methodologies across borders.
Key objectives include:
Enhancing youth engagement through innovative educational approaches.
Strengthening organizational capacities by sharing best practices and resources.
Promoting inclusivity and diversity within youth programs.
Santa's Surprise
(BE Addon)
(Screenshot from offical page)
Santa's Surprise is a free Minecraft Bedrock addon developed by Atermon NL, designed to infuse the holiday spirit into the game. In this festive experience, players who defeat mischievous mobs are rewarded with colorful gift drops. Each gift contains a random surprise, ranging from delightful treats like cookies to unique items such as Santa's sleigh. This addon exemplifies Atermon's commitment to creating joyful and engaging content for the Minecraft community.
Click to open website:
https://atermon.nl/santas-surprise/
https://atermon.nl/santas-surprise/
Magic Ducks
(BE Addon)
(BE Addon)
Magic Ducks is a whimsical and enchanting Minecraft Bedrock add-on developed by Atermon NL. This free add-on introduces players to a magical realm filled with charming Magic Ducks, floating Cloud Islands, and mystical tools.
This add-on enriches the Minecraft experience by blending creativity with magical elements, offering players new adventures and companions in their blocky world.
Click to open website:
https://atermon.nl/magic_ducks/
https://atermon.nl/magic_ducks/
(Screenshot from offical page)
