ViroteaED
ViroteaED is a VR-based educational tool that helps students understand what it is like to live with cognitive impairments, such as dementia or autism. By experiencing realistic scenarios from the perspective of the individual, students gain concrete insight into how perception, communication, and environment can affect a person’s experience.
For schools, this provides a powerful way to work with values, inclusion, and interpersonal skills. Students do not only learn theory, they experience what it feels like when the environment is not adapted, and how a respectful and supportive approach can make a real difference. This creates a deeper level of understanding that is difficult to achieve through traditional teaching methods.
ViroteaED is easy to implement and requires no prior technical knowledge. With ready-made content, pedagogical materials, and clear guidelines, teachers can quickly integrate the tool into subjects such as health and social care education or broader values-based learning.
For decision-makers, ViroteaED offers an opportunity to strengthen students’ empathy and practical skills when interacting with individuals with cognitive impairments. It is a modern and engaging learning method that prepares students for both working life and a more inclusive society.
