Study360.eu replaces IEDU360.eu

Made for teachers and future teachers (Erasmus+ KA220‑SCH‑F03AEA75)

Who this is for. Classroom teachers, school staff, trainee teachers, and anyone who wants to build simple, visual lessons without being “techy.”

In one sentence. Study360.eu lets you create interactive lessons from 360° photos and videos. You pick places on a world map, add short notes or links, and publish a lesson your students can open on a phone, tablet, or computer (and VR on supported devices).

Project context. Study360.eu was created in the Erasmus+ cooperation partnership “S.P.Q.R – Schools and People of Europe” (Action: KA220‑SCH). The application planned an upgrade of IEDU360.eu into a modern VR learning platform with a built‑in 360° Image Bank and dedicated Ancient Rome sections for classroom pilots. IEDU360.eu originally launched over a decade ago. Form ID: KA220‑SCH‑F03AEA75. Project timeframe: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025.

Why we built a new platform (simple explanation)

Our older site IEDU360.eu was launched over a decade ago. Updating it would have been like trying to turn a flip phone into a smartphone. It was safer and faster to build a fresh platform that is easier to use, runs smoothly on today’s devices, and will keep working for years. That new platform is Study360.eu.

What this means for you:

• Easier to use. Clear buttons, plain menus, and fewer steps.

• Faster and more reliable. Large images and videos load more smoothly.

• Works on many devices. Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone; VR on supported headsets.

• Grows with you. New features can be added without breaking old lessons.

The two main parts of Study360 (in plain words)

Think of Study360 like a school library + a lesson planner:

• The Map = your library. It’s a world map with 360° photos and videos. You can upload your own or use shared ones. You can search, filter, and preview.

• The Builder = your lesson planner. It’s a simple editor. You pick scenes from the Map, drop small info points (short text, images, or safe links like YouTube/Sketchfab), and connect places so students can explore.

Key words, explained

• Scene: one 360° photo or video that students can look around in.

• Infospot: a clickable point with a note, picture, or safe link.

• Portal: a doorway from one scene to another (like “Next stop: the Forum”).

• Collections: Personal (your uploads) and Global (shared by everyone).

Because your library (Map) and planner (Builder) are kept separate, one good photo can be used in many lessons without making copies. That keeps everything tidy and easy to update.

Quick start: your first lesson in 10–15 minutes

1. Open the Map. Browse Global assets or upload one 360° photo/video.

2. Create a lesson in the Builder. Give it a short title, e.g., “Roman Forum – Starter.”

3. Add your first scene. Pick a photo/video from the Map and insert it.

4. Add two infospots. One short text note (2–3 sentences) and one link (e.g., a museum page or short video).

5. Add a portal to a second scene (optional) and label it clearly (e.g., “Go to the Temple”).

6. Preview what students will see, then Publish and share the link.

Tip: Start simple—two scenes, two notes, one link. You can always add more later.

What’s inside for teachers

• Drag‑and‑drop editor. No coding. Click, add, move.

• Autosave + Preview. Your work is saved automatically; check it anytime.

• Seen/Unseen markers. Students know what they’ve already explored.

• Reusable assets. Remove a scene from a lesson without deleting the original.

• Private vs. Public. Keep uploads Private while you build, or make them Public so others can reuse them. (Private items are visible on the Map for discovery but only reusable by you. Lessons that include private items can still be viewed by everyone.)

• Roles & safety. Creator and admin roles help keep shared catalogs clean and trustworthy.

Not just for history — ideas by subject

• History & Culture (SPQR/Roman Empire): Walk students through Roman sites; add short notes about daily life, government, and architecture.

• Geography & Earth Science: Explore volcanoes, coasts, rivers, or weather impacts; compare two places.

• STEM & VET: Create a lab or workshop safety tour; show equipment with notes about safe use.

• Languages & Arts: Tour a gallery or a city market; add vocabulary prompts and cultural facts.

• Civics & Social Studies: Map a neighborhood; discuss accessibility, services, or heritage protections.

Mini‑task idea: Ask students to find three clues in a scene and write one paragraph using the clues.

Roman Empire sections (ready‑to‑use)

Study360 includes curated Roman Empire content:

• On the Map: a filter to browse only Roman visuals collected during the project.

• In Lessons: a Roman collection with ready‑made tours you can open and adapt. These focused areas make it easy to teach Ancient Rome while keeping the rest of the platform open to every other subject.

Using what exists vs. making your own

You can start today using Global assets—no camera needed. When you’re ready to make your own:

• A 360° camera (many brands) captures full scenes instantly.

• Some smartphones can create “photo spheres” using third‑party apps.

• Keep files organized: short names, basic tags (place, topic, class).

Good‑enough rule: One clear photo with two strong notes is better than ten busy photos.

Equipment & classroom setup (simple)

• Devices: Any recent computer, tablet, or smartphone with a modern browser.

• Internet: Regular school connection works; large videos may take longer to load.

• Optional VR: Some headsets and phones support VR mode.

• Accessibility: Use short text, clear labels, and alt text for images where possible.

Data, rights & reuse in plain language

• You own your uploads. You decide whether each item is Private (only you can reuse it) or Public (others may reuse it with credit).

• Attribution matters. Add a short credit line in the asset or lesson (e.g., “Photo by Ms. Petrova, 6A field trip, 2025”).

• Student safety first. Avoid identifiable student faces, or blur them before upload. Use links from safe, school‑approved sites.

Common worries — quick answers

• “Do I need to code?” No. If you can add a photo and write a short note, you can build a lesson.

• “What if I break something?” You can edit or unpublish anytime; removing a scene doesn’t delete the original asset.

• “Will this work on our school laptops?” Yes, it runs in the browser. Newer devices feel faster, but most modern laptops/tablets will work.

• “What if I have 20 minutes only?” Use a ready‑made Roman lesson, add one local note, and publish.

• “How do I assess learning?” Add a final scene called “Exit Ticket” with two prompts (e.g., “Name one new fact and one question for next time”).

Step‑by‑step: a simple lesson plan you can copy

Topic: “Life in Ancient Rome – Market Day” (30–40 minutes)

1. Warm‑up (5 min): Ask: “What would you expect to find in a Roman marketplace?”

2. Explore (10–15 min): Students open your lesson and look around two scenes. They click infospots to read short notes.

3. Think‑pair‑share (5–10 min): Students list 3 items they noticed and 1 question.

4. Reflect (5–10 min): Add answers in your Exit Ticket scene or a simple worksheet.

Differentiation tips: Use fewer infospots for younger learners; offer optional links for advanced students.

Best‑practice tips (for non‑tech users)

• One idea per infospot. Keep notes short; add a link if needed.

• Label portals clearly. “Go to the Forum” is better than “Next.”

• Use consistent tags. e.g., “Rome, Architecture, Grade 7.”

• Preview like a student. Open on a phone to check readability.

• Save a template. Reuse your best structure for the next lesson.

Getting started checklist

• I can find a scene on the Map (Global or my upload).

• I created a lesson and added one scene.

• I added two infospots (one text, one safe link).

• I previewed the lesson on my device.

• I published and shared the link.

Training & support (friendly and practical)

We run teacher‑friendly training for Study360—from first steps to advanced authoring—and hands‑on workshops for creating assets (360° photos, 360° videos, 3D models). Sessions are practical and tailored: quick after‑school sessions, full‑day workshops, or short series.

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Suggested path:

• Module 1: 360° basics (how to capture, organize, and upload).

• Module 2: Building your first lesson (infospots, portals, preview).

• Module 3: Designing great prompts and questions for inquiry.

• Module 4: Branching stories, safe embeds, and quick assessments.

Erasmus+ and the Roman pilots (context in brief)

Study360 was developed under Erasmus+ KA220‑SCH within the S.P.Q.R – Schools and People of Europe project (Form ID: KA220‑SCH‑F03AEA75, 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025). The project used Roman heritage as a pilot theme to prove the approach. The platform itself is subject‑agnostic—you can use it for any topic.

Work with us (Interactive Bulgaria Foundation)

Interactive Bulgaria Foundation (IBF) supports schools with:

• Platform training for adults (teachers and staff);

• Content creation skills: 360° photos, 360° videos, 3D models;

• Software training for the whole workflow—from capture to publishing.

We also provide Erasmus+ mobility trainings for adults across Europe. If you or your institution is interested in collaboration, training, or integrating Study360 into your teaching, get in touch with us.

In short (plain‑language summary)

Study360.eu is the easy way to build interactive, place‑based lessons with 360° images and videos. Pick scenes on a world map, add short notes, connect places, and share with your class. It works in the browser, needs no coding, and comes with ready‑made Roman materials plus a growing shared library for every subject.

Appendix: FAQ for non‑tech readers

Do I need special equipment? No. You can start with shared scenes. To create your own, a 360° camera helps, and some phones can make “photo spheres” using apps.

Will my students need accounts? Viewing a published lesson simply uses a link. Editing is for creators/teachers with accounts.

Is it safe to use YouTube or other links? Use short, school‑approved links. You can also stick to text and images only.

What if our internet is slow? Prefer photos over long videos, and keep video clips short.

Can I collaborate with a colleague? Yes—share your lesson draft and divide scenes between you.

Can I print anything? You can export a simple outline with your scene titles and notes (or copy your plan into your LMS).

What about student privacy? Avoid uploading identifiable student faces or locations without permission; use neutral images wherever possible.

How do I credit others? Add a short credit line in the lesson intro or in an infospot.

Can I reuse someone else’s scene? If it’s marked Public, yes—keep their credit line.

Where can I get help? Join a training session or contact IBF; we’ll guide you step by step.