From November 6–8, 2025, Ellinogermaniki Agogi School in Athens, Greece, became the hub of innovation in STEM education and AI-enhanced learning. Two important events took place: the Discovery Space 5th Plenary Meeting and the Open Classroom Conference 2025, titled “Empowering Educators and Learners for the Age of AI.”
Discovery Space 5th Plenary Meeting
On November 6–7, 2025, the Discovery Space team gathered in the Ellinogermaniki Agogi School in Athens, Greece, for the 5th Consortium Meeting. As the project approaches its conclusion at the end of 2025, the gathering provided a crucial opportunity to assess progress and discuss the last steps leading to its conclusion.
The meeting signaled the final stretch of the Discovery Space project, focusing on the review of outstanding activities, the completion of remaining deliverables, and the final stages of reporting. Discussions also addressed the impact achieved so far and the opportunities for further maximizing this impact in the remaining months. In addition, the team evaluated the effectiveness of communication and dissemination efforts, refined the approach to the key exploitable results, and explored the project’s sustainability and feasibility beyond its official end.
The meeting’s highlight was the demonstration of the Discovery Space Exploratory Learning Environment (ELE) in a real classroom setting.
Discovery Space Exploratory Learning Environment Demonstration
On November 8, 2025, In the Computer Lab of Ellinogermaniki Agogi, 30 elementary students from Greece and Germany experienced hands-on learning about the Photoelectric Effect, a foundational quantum experiment.
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The dedicated scenario was designed to spark curiosity and promote deep scientific thinking.
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Students explored the phenomenon in an engaging way, assisted by the Discovery Space team.
This demonstration showcased how the ELE can transform STEM learning through inquiry-based approaches.
Open Classroom Conference (7–8 November 2025)
On November 7–8, 2025, The Open Classroom Conference 2025, titled “Empowering Educators and Learners for the Age of AI,” brought together educators, researchers, and innovators to discuss the future of AI in education.
Key contributions from Discovery Space representatives included:
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Prof. Franz X. Bogner (University of Bayreuth) – Discovery Space: An AI-enhanced Classroom for Deeper Learning in STEM
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Prof. Gregoris Mentzas (NTUA) – Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and the Future of STEM Education
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Dr. Evangelia Anagnostopoulou (NTUA)
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Maria Luisa Almeida (NUCLIO) – A Case Study on NUCLIO’s Implementation of AI-Supported Inquiry Scenarios in DSPACE
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Dr. Dimitris Koulentianos (Ellinogermaniki Agogi) – Co-chaired the Introductory Session with Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou
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Dr. Anne Pawsey (European Physical Society) – Chaired the “Teach with AI” session
Discovery Space Workshop (8 November 2025)
As part of the conference, the workshop “AI-enhanced formative assessment of students’ problem-solving competence” took place in the Computer Lab of Ellinogermaniki Agogi, engaging teachers from EU countries.
Discovery Space Competition: Teachers Awards Ceremony
Also within the conference framework, a ceremony honored four teachers who implemented the most scenarios during the Discovery Space project:
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Aili Kruusaauk (Estonia)
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Daniel Aguiree (Spain)
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Isabella Ciuere (Romania)
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Aikaterini Koniari (Greece)
For more details visit: Open Classroom Conference “Empowering Educators and Learners for the Age of AI” – Discovery Space
Looking Ahead
These events highlighted the transformative potential of AI and exploratory learning environments in STEM education, paving the way for sustainable innovation beyond the project’s lifecycle.
