Our final day of training in Athens centered on a theme vital to both urban life and natural ecosystems: water resources. Participants explored how 360-degree video can educate students on the significance of water in city planning, environmental conservation, and sustainable living. This last day not only rounded out our thematic exploration but also gave participants a chance to reflect on the skills they’ve gained and how they’ll use them to inspire future learners.
The morning began with an introduction to capturing water environments, where instructors shared techniques for filming water landscapes, such as coastal scenes, rivers, and fountains. Participants discussed how water impacts both natural and urban settings, considering the ways they could visually convey concepts like water conservation, resource management, and ecosystem balance. With these ideas in mind, they set off to capture footage that could one day help students understand the crucial role water plays in sustaining life and shaping cities.
Participants spent the late morning filming at iconic locations like the Athens Riviera, Lake Vouliagmeni, and the fountains of Syntagma Square. Each site provided unique visuals to illustrate water’s presence in the environment, from the calming waves of the coast to the architectural elegance of city fountains. Teams experimented with capturing the textures, reflections, and sounds of water, creating immersive scenes that draw viewers into the beauty and significance of this essential resource.
In the afternoon, participants returned for a final review and reflection session. Here, they shared their water-themed footage and reflected on the journey of the past ten days. As they discussed each project, they celebrated the diverse skills they had developed, from capturing immersive visuals to crafting educational narratives. This session allowed participants to think deeply about how they could integrate these experiences into classrooms, bringing environmental education and sustainability concepts to life.
The day concluded with a certification ceremony and farewell gathering. Each participant received an Erasmus+ certificate, symbolizing their mastery of 360-degree content creation for educational use. Instructors and peers exchanged heartfelt words, celebrating the collaborative spirit and creativity that defined this journey. As they prepared to return home, participants felt ready to apply these immersive techniques to transform learning experiences, inspiring future generations to explore and protect the world around them.
Day 10 was a fitting close to a truly transformative program. As we wrap up our journey in Athens, we look forward to seeing the powerful, immersive content our participants will create, reshaping how students experience and understand the world through 360-degree video. Thank you for following along, and here’s to a future of education that is as immersive, interactive, and inspiring as these past ten days!
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