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Maria Lombardi
On January 18, 2022, a multiplier event will be held in Madeira Island – Portugal, where everyone will be able to see the results of the project and learn how to use the platform, using virtual reality to combat public speaking phobia. This event counts with participants from the Autonomous Region of Madeira as well as from other European countries that have registered for the event.

In this project 3 outputs were created: A manual translated into 7 foreign languages (PT, ES,RO, IT, GR TK, EN), on how to combat public speaking phobia using virtual reality; Videos with exercises on relaxation techniques to combat public speaking phobias; Output 3- APP platform where, with the use of virtual reality glasses, they will be able to combat the fear of public speaking by choosing various scenarios according to the level of phobia. It is important to mention that on June 9, 2022, the partners of the Virtual Reality Simulator Against Public Speaking Phobias – AIJU project, in collaboration with the ACSSRL – project coordinator, held a conference on the island of Madeira, aimed at teachers and vetTrainers in order to learn about the project, its objectives, and to experience some relaxation exercises (resulting from the O2) as well as establish contact with virtual reality to combat phobias of public speaking. There were teachers from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (in person and online), 6 teachers from Hungary (in person) and teachers from Spain – Zaragoza (in person). Also participated in the event, the national agency Erasmus -Portugal with the presence of Dr. Ana Cunha, who follows the project.

For more information see the Project website

Virtual reality simulator against public speaking phobia – Associação Raquel Lombardi (associacaoraquellombardi.com)