Developing Educational Materials with Emerging Technology
This challenge invites teams to explore how emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and digital twins can transform educational materials. The focus is on designing interactive, personalised, and adaptive learning content that enhances engagement and improves learning outcomes across different educational levels, particularly in vocational and technical training. Participants are encouraged to propose solutions that integrate these technologies to create innovative educational resources that are not only accessible but also responsive to the future needs of the workforce, thereby contributing to the sustainability and scalability of digital learning ecosystems.
The address for this onsite hackathon is:
November 15–16, 2024 at TalTech Mektory (Raja tn 15) &
November 17, 2024 at Tallinn University Mare building (Uus-Sadama 5)
Questions?
aalo.banko@gmail.com
Who can join?
Education policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs
15 - 17 NOV 2024
Register by 01 NOVOnsite
Tallinn - Estonia
The Learning Experience
Challenge and goals
1. Leverage Emerging Technologies: Explore and integrate AI, AR/VR, and digital twins to enhance educational materials and learning experiences.
2. Enhance Engagement: Develop interactive and personalised learning content that increases student engagement across various educational levels.
3. Improve Learning Outcomes: Focus on creating adaptive resources that cater to individual learning needs, particularly in vocational and technical training.
4. Prepare for Workforce Needs: Ensure that educational solutions align with the future demands of the workforce.
5. Promote Sustainability: Contribute to the development of scalable and sustainable digital learning ecosystems.
Outcomes:
- Innovative Educational Resources: Creation of cutting-edge, tech-driven educational materials that are interactive and adaptive.
- Enhanced Learning Experiences: Improved student engagement and learning outcomes through personalized learning content.
- Industry-Relevant Solutions: Development of resources that meet the evolving needs of the workforce, preparing students for future job markets.
- Collaborative Learning Environments: Fostering collaboration among participants to share ideas and best practices in technology-enhanced education.
- Scalable Models: Establishment of scalable models for integrating technology in education that can be adopted by institutions and organizations.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
EdTech Hack 2024 is your chance to make an impact! Whether you're an IT student, teacher, or vocational practitioner, this hackathon offers the opportunity to create tech-driven solutions to improve education. Collaborate with experts, showcase your skills, and design tools that will shape the future of learning. Join us to innovate, tackle real challenges, and leave your mark on education.
Available Support
Mentors
Schedule
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15.11-17.11.2024
Developing Educational Materials with Emerging Technology
📅 Physical Participation Agenda: Friday, November 15, 2024: 🕓 16:00 - Registration and formation of teams 🎙️ 17:00 - Opening speeches and presentation of ideas 💡 20:00 - First block of teamwork 🌙 22:00 - Night time Saturday, November 16, 2024: ☕ 08:30 - Second block of teamwork 🚀 10:00 - Inspirational presentations and workshops 🧑💻 11:30 - Third block of teamwork and mentors' checkpoint 💪 14:00 - Fourth block of teamwork 🍽️ 19:00 - Dinner and the fifth block of teamwork 🌙 22:00 - Night time Sunday, November 17, 2024: ☀️ 08:30 - Sixth block of teamwork 📝 11:30 - Mentor Checkpoint (focusing on pitching) 🎤 14:00 - Elevator speeches to the jury 🏆 16:00 - Announcement of winners and award ceremony 🎉 16:30 - Hackathon closing ceremony and cake eating 🎂