The i.M2A Network: Connections expand with the presentation of the HLF – Hybrid Learning Framework training program
8 May 2024 The i.m2A Network is expanding its activities, offering the HLF – Hybrid Learning Framework training program, which emphasizes innovation and the shared participation of all participating schools. This traveling training program consists of ten stages, all sharing a common goal: the empowerment of school staff and the creation of an open community of practice interested in new educational and methodological scenarios.
A new collaboration that will support teachers and managers in acquiring new practices and knowledge of truly futuristic technological scenarios.
In Bari on May 9th and 10th we will meet the Future.
Il President of the i.M2A Network, Director Imerio Chiappa She emphasizes the initiative's intent: "One of the network's tasks is to facilitate training and support staff and students in gaining a deep understanding of key technologies. We've been developing technical skills for our schools for some time, but we need to consider teaching methodologies and the use of certain technologies to support every type of teaching. The Network aims to contribute to innovation. This project represents our community of practice, aligned with the requirements of the Dig. Comp Edu models. Our vision for action involves the participation of all stakeholders, which is why we decided to travel across Italy and promote high-impact and valuable experiences."
The HLF - Hybrid Learning Framework program aims to be a vast discovery environment, an experimental hub where teachers can learn about and apply cutting-edge technologies, building upon them to develop educational content that can be applied nationwide. Thanks to funding from the PNRR, all courses will be hosted on the Futura platform and accessible not only to teachers in the network, but to the entire national community. states the Manager Maurizio Adamo Chiappa – Network Training Representative.
Il Anna Grazia De Marzo, Director of Marconi Hack in Bari and CTO Southern Italy for the i.M2A Network, underlines the strong impact of the initiative: "The project aims to continuously improve the quality of teacher training, and to ensure that schools fulfill their primary role as life teachers, I am honored to host the Hybrid Learning Framework training seminar on the new frontiers of teaching/learning under the banner of the FUTURE NOW! Choosing the IISS Marconi Hack in Bari for the kickoff of this futuristic and nationally-focused project, funded by the PNRR, is a sign of recognition of the commitment and value of Southern Italian schools, which actively contribute to the creation and implementation of new technologies, also thanks to the synergistic energies developed by the i.M2A Network, which brings together schools and entrepreneurial activities across the country under the same umbrella.".
The collaboration between i.M2A and Hevolus Innovation will be sealed with an agreement during the first event in Bari, sealing an alliance between schools focused on innovation and change and a company like Hevolus, whose world is innovation.
""Our solutions are designed to enhance the classroom experience for teachers and students, using technology to transform learning into an active and engaging journey, for example by combining immersive 3D holograms with the physical space where lessons are held to make them more engaging and memorable," explained Fabio Santini, CEO of Hevolus. "Our approach reinforces the centrality of the teacher, who from now on, in addition to preparing and sharing their lessons, will have a virtual twin with whom students can interact, for improved teacher-student interaction. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the way education is delivered and received; this new approach to learning is not only more effective but also more enjoyable for both teachers and students."".
Hevolus envisions a future where technology plays a central role in education, where the physical and digital worlds seamlessly merge. It offers schools solutions designed to facilitate understanding and retention through emotional engagement and interactive experiences. Creating more engaging and personalized learning experiences by combining eXtended Reality and Artificial Intelligence helps make learning more interesting and personal, while preparing students for a future where the barriers between the real and digital worlds will be increasingly blurred. By blending the best of traditional learning theories with the latest technologies, Hevolus offers future-proof education.
Hevolus's partner in the Hybrid Learning Framework is Microsoft Italy, which provides the technology underlying this solution: Microsoft HoloLens and Azure OpenAI, Microsoft's AI-powered cloud platform.
The comment of Giuseppe Cannizzo, Microsoft Head of Schools"We're delighted to consolidate our long-standing collaboration with Hevolus through the development of this new solution, supporting schools, teachers, and students in building new ways of teaching, going beyond the confines of the physical laboratory. Thanks to HoloLens mixed reality, the Azure Cloud, and AI, students have cutting-edge tools for more interactive and effective learning, not only at school but also at home. Microsoft has always been committed to helping students acquire the right skills so they can contribute to a future of growth.".
