Blog entry by Eummena Learn Guru
On 16 February 2026, The Heritage Private School in Limassol hosted a dynamic and insightful workshop in collaboration with CYENS Centre of Excellence, showcasing the pilot implementation of the MetaCivicEdu learning scenario, which took place during the Spring Semester of 2025. This workshop served as a platform to share the valuable experiences and outcomes derived from the integration of the metaverse into a civic education curriculum for primary school students.
The focus of the workshop was to highlight the practical application of this innovative educational approach. Teachers who led the pilot program provided an in-depth look into the learning design, classroom orchestration, and the effective engagement of students. They discussed how the three-phase implementation was structured, which included pre-class activation, an immersive metaverse experience, and guided reflection. Throughout the session, special attention was given to how immersive technology was seamlessly integrated into traditional teaching practices to help address complex civic topics, such as the exploration of gender stereotypes, in a more engaging and meaningful way.
In addition to the presentation of findings, participating educators were given the unique opportunity to experience the metaverse-enriched learning environment firsthand. They assumed the role of students, engaging with avatars and navigating the metaverse scenario, which allowed them to critically reflect on the pedagogical benefits as well as the practical challenges of facilitating immersive civic learning in a classroom setting.
The workshop underscored the project’s core message: while immersive technologies like the metaverse offer powerful and engaging experiences, it is the intentional design of learning activities and the informed facilitation by teachers that ultimately make civic education both meaningful and impactful. This experience exemplified how technology can enhance, but never replace, the essential role of teachers in shaping educational outcomes, especially in the realm of complex and sensitive civic topics.