ECCE LUDUS

The ECCE LUDUS project aims to enhance the professional development of secondary school teachers and educators by expanding access to international training on STEAM-oriented edutainment practices. By combining formal and non-formal education approaches, the project promotes the use of engaging, game-based learning methods in classrooms.

Key Objectives:

• Support continuous teacher training through innovative digital and STEAM-focused edutainment methods.
• Provide ready-to-use resources to implement the ECCE LUDUS methodology in schools.
• Establish a sustainable EU Hub of Edutainment, fostering long-term collaboration between schools and the edutainment sector.

Main Activities:

• Development of the ECCE LUDUS methodology and an online training course for teachers.
• Creation of the ECCE LUDUS Edutainment Tool, including a VR escape room editor and classroom activities.
• Launch of a STEM-focused educational escape room.
• Establishment of an EU-wide Edutainment Hub.
• Organization of 3 transnational meetings, 7 promotional workshops, and 1 final conference.

Expected Impact:

• A tailored edutainment methodology for secondary schools that integrates new technologies and non-formal learning.
• Increased teacher capacity to use digital and game-based tools for STEAM education.
• Strengthened cross-sector collaboration and a European network of innovative educational stakeholders.