VLEFACTORY at Erasmus Days
13.10.2023 | Iisalmi (Finland)
The “VLEFactory” project participated with great enthusiasm in the Erasmus Days, an international event aimed at celebrating the diversity and success of projects within the Erasmus+ program. The event took place on 13.10.2023 in K and provided a platform for the exchange of ideas, best practices and experiences in the field of European cooperation in education.
The “VLEFactory” team proudly presented the results and progress made during the project. The project’s stand attracted interested parties from various countries, including education experts, representatives of educational institutions, students and professionals from the EdTech sector.
The presentation began with an introductory presentation of the project by the project leader, [name]. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the field of education and how “VLEFactory” contributes to creating innovative solutions for virtual learning environments. Special attention was paid to the integration of state-of-the-art technologies and pedagogical approaches to create a flexible and effective learning platform.
During the presentation, various team members shared their specific contributions and experiences, elucidating the challenges and successes in implementing the platform. Emphasis was placed on how the VLE not only addresses current educational needs but also prepares for future developments.
Another focal point was on the international aspects of the project. Consequently, there was also a discussion about the challenges and opportunities of cross-border collaboration. The diverse cultural influences and perspectives were highlighted as enriching factors for the project.
You can revisit the event in the video.
3. Learning Teaching Training Actitivity
12.10.2023-13.10.2023 | Iisalmi (Finland)
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4. Transnational Project Meeting
10.10.2023 | Kuopio (Finland)
The final meeting of the “VLEFactory” project took place on October 10 and 11 in Kuopio. The project team, consisting of dedicated professionals and experts from various disciplines, has worked intensively over the past two years to optimize the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and develop innovative solutions for the educational sectors.
The event began with a warm welcome from the project lead (YSAO), who invited attendees to take a look back at the journey of “VLEFactory”.
During the meeting, the team members discussed the results that highlighted the development of the platform and the implementation of innovative features that create an interactive and effective learning environment.
Another focus was on the pedagogical aspects of the project; pedagogical models and methods that have been integrated into the VLE to provide a customized learning experience, taking into account the adaptability of the platform to different learning styles and needs of users.
The final meeting ended with an outlook on future developments and potential applications of the “VLEFactory” platform. Participants were encouraged to remain actively involved in the project and to test the platform in their respective contexts.
Overall, the final meeting of “VLEFactory” was a success, recognizing the hard work and dedication of the entire team. The platform developed promises to have a positive impact on the educational landscape and contribute to transforming the way we learn and teach.
2. Multiplier Event
17.05.2023 | Ulfborg, Viborg, Online (Denmark)
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2. Learning Teaching Training Activity
28.03.+30.03.2023 | Gaggenau (Germany)
On 28.03 to 30.03 the second LTTA took place. 35 students from Finland, Denmark and Germany met to work in workshops on the Vlefactory modules 3 and 5. This is about virtual and augmented reality and data-driven manufacturing. Furthermore, the students worked in mixed groups on the other two days of the LTTA on the basis of the turning stations on realistic Industry 4.0 project assignments, the case studies. At the end, the groups presented their project results. Even though the Finnish students and teachers had to struggle with the flight strike on the first day and arrived late, the students and teachers were very enthusiastic about the event. In addition to the professional exchange and acquisition of new skills, there was also a tour of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt and a visit to Rastatt Castle.
3.Transational Project Meeting
07.02.+08.02.2023 | Gaggenau (Germany)
On February 07 and 08 the project partners met for a third Transnational Project Meeting. The aim of the meeting was the preparation and coordination of the LTTA, which will take place in March. Furthermore, the time could be used to exchange information about the current project status and the further procedure. In addition to the project work, there were also other items on the agenda. For example, a tour of the König Metall company took place. In the evening, the city of Baden-Baden was visited. Here, a view of the Black Forest could be gained from the Merkur in wonderful weather and afterwards the traditional cuisine could be enjoyed in the Gasthof Sternen.
Learning Teaching Training Activity
25.10.2022 | Ulfborg (Denmark)
From 25.10.22 till 27.10.22 the LTTA took place in Ulfborg. There took part around 33 students and 1 teachers. They worked in different fields of industry 4.0 themes. The students were divided into six international groups and carried out the activities in modules 1,2 and 4. Students learned how to use DOBOT robots, robotics sensors, machine vision and virtual twins. They also learned how to program a 3D modelled actuator and a PLC sequence using the TIA portal software, as well as the basics of robotics such as robot reach, motion commands, actuators.
At the same time activities were organised to give the opportunity to students to explore more about he different countries involved in this project and their cultures, different methods of learning (school system) and training in these countriest, different approaches to problems, how to interact in an international team.
2. Transnational Project Meeting
06.10.2022 | Viborg (Denmark)
At 05. & 06.10.22 the 2nd Transnational Project Meeting took place in Viborg. Further project steps and the upcoming LTTA were discussed and planned.
During this meeting the partners gave an update on the project progress in each country with the main focus on module preparations. Each partner introduced the learning materials prepared per each module under their supervision. The learning materials were reviewed by all partners present and comments for improvement were shared. The finalized learning materials are uploaded on the project website. The plans for the modules that are under construction are uploaded in the Teams environment.
Part of the meeting were also discussions and decisions about the dissemination of the project results, project management and monitoring, reporting as well as planning of the upcoming LTTA1 event. As result the partners agreed on the LTTA1 programme, the information package for the participating students and teachers as well as the methodology on how to create multinational working teams.
video about 1.Multiplier Event
29.09.2022 | Iisalmi
1.Multiplier Event
28.09.2022 | Iisalmi
Welcome to Ysao to learn more about Industry 4.0 in the context of the VLEFactory project. The project will produce materials for learning about Industry 4.0 in a multinational context and will visit schools of the project partners to learn about Industry 4.0 together.
One month work and life experience in Finland
05.09.2022 | Kuopio | student thesis related to industry 4.0 and vlefactory
Right at the beginning of the summer vacations, the Carl-Benz-Schule Gaggenau sent two engineering students to Finland to advance their engineering work at the University of SAVONIA. The contact as well as the project idea originated from a joint Erasmus project called “VLE-Factory” (Virtual Learning Environment), in which CBS Gaggenau is working together with Finnish and Danish partners.
After arriving in the largest city in the east of Finland, Robin Basler and Artem Kuz moved into their apartment right next to a large lake, which was their accommodation for the next six weeks. To get started at SAVIONIA University, both were first given a detailed tour of the campus, which, with about 6,000 students, is somewhat larger than their home school. Afterwards, Lucas-Nülle’s Smartfactory, which is located there, was introduced and brought into focus, as this was the research topic of the two prospective technicians for the coming weeks. The goal was to create training and learning material for two different plant sections of the Smartfactory in English, which will then be freely accessible to all interested parties on the “VLE-Factory” website.
Robin Basler reported after his return to his classmates “that the SAVONIA University is a very large and modern university with excellent equipment, many quiet places to study as well as equipped with an excellent cafeteria”. In addition, the university offers a lot of events for national and international students to get to know each other better and also to explore the city. After the work-intensive weeks in Kuopio, the two traveled for another 10 days with a camper through the north of Finland and were able to discover many beautiful places before they had to return to Germany, as their last year of technician training was waiting for them. In summary, Artem Kuz can only express his absolute enthusiasm for this intercultural and, above all, professional broadening of horizons and is even toying with the idea of looking for a job in Finland after graduating as a state-certified technician / bachelor professional. After all, we are not the only ones who are desperately looking for well-trained technicians.
Gaggenau visits YSAO and Savonia
15.04.2022 | Iisalmi, Kuopio (Finland)
Three teachers from CBS Gaggenau visited YSAO at Iislami and Savonia at Kuopio in April of 2022. After the c Time was used for getting a better understanding of the communalities and exploring of the smart factories.
After the Corona restrictions, this was a good opportunity to get to know each other better and to work together and investigate the existing smart factories. At the same time, similarities and differences to the Festo plant in Gaggenau could be worked out. Many aspects around the VLEFACTORY project could be discussed together. Furthermore, it was possible to visit the YSAO school and the Savonia University on site, as well as to get to know their equipment and parts of the college. Also company visits and their approaches to Industry 4.0 with automation concepts in the context of manufacturing were visited.