The latest consortium meeting of the MEGASKILLS project was successfully held in Olomouc, marking another milestone in the journey towards revolutionising skills development through innovative digital tools like video games. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress, assess deliverables, and plan future actions.
Key discussions during the meeting focused on:
- Progress Review: The meeting focused on reviewing the status of ongoing activities and deliverables within each work package. Consortium partners discussed the alignment of efforts to ensure the project continues progressing efficiently and effectively. Actions completed to date were reviewed, with particular attention given to the Ambassador and Collaborator Programmes. These initiatives were highlighted as key opportunities for the exploitation and strategic outreach of the MEGASKILLS initiative,helping to shape its future direction and impact.
- Use Case Evaluation: Significant progress has been made in testing the MEGASKILLS approach through real-world use cases. The MEGASKILLS platform is currently running its second iteration of use case trials, and participation remains open to all partners and stakeholders. Key enhancements in the latest platform version include a new and expanded gaming directory offering more diverse game options, improved soft skills tracking with enhanced precision and data insights, and official recognition directly via EUROPASS! The consortium discussed how educational institutions and organizations can leverage video games as a tool for developing essential soft skills, and encouraged further participation in these use cases.
Looking Ahead:
- The consortium will continue to evaluate and refine the pilot platform based on feedback from ongoing use cases, ensuring that the tools and methodologies are optimised for real-world application and user needs.
- The MEGASKILLS consortium invites professionals from the education, business, and policy sectors to join an online expert workshop, organised as interactive focus groups, on 12 June 2025.
- Preparations for the Final Event have begun, with early discussions already underway regarding format, key messages, and stakeholder engagement.
- The project aims to further expand collaboration with educational institutions and corporate partners to maximise the impact and dissemination of its results, while engaging a broader community of stakeholders.
- The integration of AI technologies remains a strategic priority, with the goal of enhancing the user experience and enabling more personalised, adaptive learning solutions.
With a clear roadmap and exciting next steps, the MEGASKILLS project is on track to deliver cutting-edge tools and methodologies that will reshape how skills are developed in an increasingly digital world. Stay tuned for further updates as the project continues to move forward, creating a more innovative and skill-driven future!
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