The NatureVR project has launched a short needs assessment survey for youth workers, educators, trainers and professionals who work directly with young people. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the current skills, knowledge, resources and training needs related to nature-based learning and the use of Virtual Reality tools in youth work.
NatureVR is an Erasmus+ project implemented by partners from Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia and Italy. The project focuses on developing innovative VR tools that can strengthen young people’s connection with nature and support their emotional, cognitive and social well-being.
Today, many young people spend a significant part of their lives in digital environments, while opportunities for meaningful contact with nature are often limited. At the same time, youth workers and educators are looking for new methods that can make learning more engaging, inclusive and connected to the real needs of young people. NatureVR responds to this challenge by exploring how immersive technologies can be used together with nature-based learning approaches to create meaningful educational experiences.
The survey is an important first step in the development of the project. It focuses on the experiences of youth workers and asks about their current practices, confidence, needs and expectations when it comes to using nature, experiential learning and digital or VR tools in their work. The results will help the project partnership design educational materials and VR-based tools that are practical, accessible and relevant for youth work settings across Europe.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and all answers are anonymous. Participants may also translate the form into their own language using the browser translation option.
The NatureVR partnership includes Backslash from Spain, Stichting Anatta Foundation from the Netherlands, Udruga Zaželi from Croatia, The Way A.P.S. from Italy and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from Italy.
We invite all youth workers, educators, trainers and professionals working with young people to complete the survey and contribute to the development of innovative tools that connect nature, technology and youth well-being.
Complete the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV7J3UpjqR9nvfPavL7jwCVBqRSHP-auqAt6ZAaErgVPXMOQ/viewform
