Laying the Foundation

May 2024

Welcome to the first edition of the CARS Project EU newsletter! Over the past few months, we’ve made incredible progress in shaping the use of Augmented Reality (AR) as a storytelling tool for language learning. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished so far:

The Launch of the CARS Erasmus+ Project

December 2023

The CARS project has officially launched! Focused on integrating Augmented Reality in language learning, CARS empowers both students and teachers to embrace AR as a creative tool for storytelling. Over the next three years, we’ll share insights, resources, and success stories from schools in Malta, Spain, and Cyprus. Join us in transforming language education—one AR story at a time!

January 2024

We kicked off the year with an exciting start! The CARS Erasmus+ Project officially launched with a kick-off meeting held in Malta, bringing together representatives from all six partner organizations. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to discuss work packages, establish timelines, and foster collaboration among the teams.

In addition to planning, January was dedicated to developing foundational resources for our upcoming teacher training sessions. These resources are designed to help educators integrate AR into their classrooms, enabling students to create their own language-rich AR stories.

February 2024

This month saw progress on our project website and early preparations for teacher training. Partners collaborated on lesson plans and shared their expertise in AR integration.

March 2024

March brought a significant milestone for the project—the launch of our official website! This platform serves as the central hub for everything CARS Project-related. From project updates and resources to opportunities for educators, the website is designed to support our mission of empowering children to become storytellers through AR.

We’re excited to provide a space where teachers can easily access all the tools and information they need to integrate AR into their lessons.

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CARS at International Seminar and Meet the Team

April 2024

April was all about outreach and engagement! The CARS Project was proudly presented at the II International Seminar on Neurodiversity and Emerging Technologies, hosted by the University of Burgos. This event highlighted how AR can be a transformative tool for neurodiverse learners, showcasing its potential to make education more inclusive and engaging.

In addition to the seminar, we launched our “Meet the Team” campaign on social media, introducing the dedicated individuals behind the project. Over the course of several days, followers got to know the team members driving CARS forward, bringing a personal touch to our online presence.

Our work also reached new audiences in Portugal, where our partners presented the project at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, further expanding CARS Project’s international impact.

Lesson Plans and Outreach

May 2024

Finalized lesson plans are ready to guide teachers in implementing AR storytelling. Dissemination efforts have increased, spreading the word about the CARS Project across various platforms.