XR Women Final Conference: Celebrating Innovation in Language Learning and Inclusion

On November 28th, CARDET hosted the final conference of the XR Women project, marking the culmination of two years of pioneering work in language learning and social inclusion through XR (Extended Reality) technologies.

The event brought together educators, students, and researchers to explore the transformative potential of XR tools in education. Attendees also had the opportunity to engage with the project’s free resources through interactive demonstrations. A highlight of the conference was the keynote address by Dr. Chris Christou from the University of Nicosia, who delivered an inspiring presentation on how XR technologies are revolutionizing education, with a particular emphasis on fostering inclusivity

Project Achievements

Over the past two years, the XR Women project has made significant strides in empowering refugee women and women with fewer opportunities by enhancing their language skills and promoting civic engagement through XR tools. Key milestones include:

• A dynamic e-learning platform for inclusive language learning. Explore it here.
• A comprehensive toolkit to help educators integrate XR technologies into their teaching. Learn more here.

As CARDET concludes this initiative, the tools and knowledge developed will continue to advance inclusive education and inspire innovation in teaching practices. Discover more about the project’s journey and impact through this video or by visiting the XR Women website.