“Immersive History Education - Where We Are and What Lies Ahead”. See the results of the research on the use of digital technologies in education.
In view of the challenges facing education, it is necessary to seek solutions to ensure more effective knowledge transfer. The report will facilitate the understanding of the scale and significance of the changes taking place and, at the same time, inspire modifications to existing teaching methods. The idea is not only to make greater use of modern technology, but also to introduce a variety of immersive history education pathways. This approach will create innovative programmes and more engaging forms of learning that combine the exploration and understanding of history with the potential offered by new technologies.
The latest report was published on 19 March 2025. You can see it free of charge on the website of the New Technology Division in the research reports tab.
“Immersive History Education - Where We Are and What Lies Ahead” - evolution or revolution?
The second research report by the IPN New Technology Division is an evolution from the first one entitled: “Immersive History Education – Towards New Educational Pathways” - published in 2022, indicating who the learners are, what their needs are in terms of history education and presenting three history learning pathways (Time Machine, Sensory Code and Inspirational Embodiment).
See the first report “Immersive History Education – Towards New Educational Pathways”
Based on the results of the 2024 survey, the existing pathways have been updated and a new fourth pathway - Discovering Meaning - has been introduced. Each of these pathways can serve as an inspiration for schools, cultural institutions or NGOs involved in youth education. They will help design cutting-edge programmes that integrate history with modern technology and engaging learning methods.
Who is the reprot “Immersive History Education - Where We Are and What Lies Ahead” for and why is it worth reading?
The latest report from the IPN New Technology Division is designed for anyone interested in ways to reach young people with educational messages. It is therefore ideal for teachers, educators, educational staff and parents. The report raises awareness of the importance of the changes taking place and encourages the modification of teaching methods through the use of new technologies and immersive history education pathways.
Why is it worth reading the latest research report of the New Technology Division?
The report is the result of research and analysis aimed at identifying challenges and proposing the best solutions in the field of history education. Thanks to the report, you will identify key trends more precisely, spot potential risks, adapt to change more easily and learn about new educational methods. In addition, the report devotes considerable attention to tackling digital exclusion, ethical issues and promoting responsible use of digital technologies.
Education is an area that concerns all of us. More effective knowledge transfer means a more informed society and a better quality of life.
The report “Immersive History Education - Where We Are and What Lies Ahead” was premiered at an international event - Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on March 19, 2025. You can see it free of charge on the website of the New Technology Division in the research reports tab.