From Evidence to Impact

November 2025

Welcome to the fourth edition of the CARS Project EU newsletter! As the project continues to mature, the past few months have marked a shift from classroom implementation to reflection, evaluation, and wider dissemination. Building on hands-on practice and research insights, this phase focuses on transforming evidence into guidance that can support educators, schools, and policymakers beyond the project itself. Here’s a look at what we’ve been working on:

CARS Project EU at Constructionism 2025

June 2025

June marked a significant research milestone for the CARS Project EU, as project work was presented at an international academic conference. This moment highlighted how classroom-based AR storytelling is contributing to broader conversations around constructionist learning, language education, and emerging technologies. The presentation underscored both the pedagogical value of AR and the importance of teacher training in supporting child-led digital storytelling.

July 2025

In July, the project reached an important transition point with the conclusion of classroom observations and empirical data collection. With research activities completed across partner countries, attention turned toward analysing findings, compiling insights, and shaping outputs that can support wider adoption of AR in education. This marked the shift from active data gathering to reflection and knowledge sharing.

August 2025

Although August was quieter due to the summer break, partners continued working behind the scenes to consolidate findings and plan next steps. This period offered a valuable pause for reflection, reinforcing the project’s commitment to purposeful and well-designed use of AR in education. Preparations continued for a strong return in the new academic year.

September 2025

September saw the CARS Project EU featured within a wider European dialogue on STEAM education and innovation. Project partners contributed to discussions on creative, technology-enhanced learning, sharing how AR storytelling supports engagement, inclusion, and interdisciplinary teaching. The event also provided an opportunity to connect CARS with related European initiatives exploring similar educational challenges.

Advancing AR Guidelines and Sharing Impact

October 2025

October focused on dissemination and synthesis. As guideline development progressed into an advanced stage, partners shared project outcomes during Erasmus Days 2025 in Cyprus, highlighting the role of European collaboration in educational innovation. At the same time, connections were drawn between CARS and emerging international research on AR in learning, reinforcing the project’s relevance within the wider research landscape.

November 2025

In November, efforts centred on preparing for the next phase of dissemination. With guidelines nearing completion and multiplier events on the horizon, the project turned its attention to how findings can best support teachers, school leaders, and policymakers. Broader developments in AR, including its use in coaching and real-time feedback systems, further illustrated the growing relevance of the approaches explored through CARS.