NEWS
Revised accompanying materials for “Journey to the Arctic” – now available nationwide
29|11|2025 – We are delighted that the accompanying materials for “Journey to the Arctic” are now available in a comprehensively revised version. All content has been adapted linguistically and didactically so that it can be used across all federal states – regardless of local curriculum formulations.
Another new feature is the option to use all materials as digitally fillable PDFs. This allows students to work on tasks directly on a tablet or computer – ideal for modern teaching, project days, or workshop formats.
At the same time, classic print templates are still available. We are currently working on an offer for ready-made, printed booklets, which will be available to order directly from our shop in the future. The accompanying materials are suitable for designing workshops and interactive activities to complement the escape room. They contain tasks for grades 5 and above using real climate data and were developed in collaboration with the Meereisportal of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar Research.
Nomination of Franziska Weser for the Saxony Female Founders Award
27|11|2025 – We are delighted that Franziska Weser, founder of Heartucate, has been nominated for the Saxony Female Founder Award. The award, presented by the Saxony state government, honors female entrepreneurs who break new ground with their ideas and provide significant impetus for the economy and society.
The nomination is a strong recognition of her ongoing commitment to making immersive learning formats accessible to schools and educational institutions through augmented reality. It also underscores the importance of female founders in the technology and education industries.
XRplorer Day 2025 at Deutsches Museum Munich
19|11|2025 – At this year’s XPLORER Day 2025 at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, visitors were able to experience our interactive AR experiences up close. “Journey to the Arctic” in particular attracted a lot of attention: teachers, educational institutions, and tech-savvy visitors showed keen interest in our approach to making learning worlds immediately accessible through augmented reality. In addition to a full workshop on augmented reality learning experiences, Bavarian Minister of Digital Affairs Dr. Fabian Mehring also visited our booth to learn more about the Arctic.
The event provided an excellent opportunity to present Heartucate in a museum and scientific setting and to make new contacts who will further advance our vision of immersive education. It was organized by XR Hub Bavaria.
Pilot phase launched with media education centers in Saxony
01|09|2025 – Heartucate is launching a comprehensive pilot phase in collaboration with the Media Education Centers (MPZs) in Saxony. Each institution will receive a free workshop package consisting of:
- 2 tracker mats,
- a free license for use until the fall break,
- material packages, and promotional materials for schools.
The aim is to make it easy for schools to use “Journey to the Arctic” and to jointly evaluate which formats and accompanying materials offer the greatest added value for teachers. The pilot phase is an important step toward rolling out the program nationwide and anchoring it more firmly in the school context. Interested Media Education Centers can find out more about the possibilities in the webinar:
“Journey to the Arctic” webinars for pilot institutions
25|08|2025 – For the first time, we are offering webinars on the use of the “Journey to the Arctic” workshop package for interested educational institutions. “Journey to the Arctic” is suitable for use with children aged 10 and above and addresses the topics of climate research and the Arctic. The project was scientifically supported by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar Research, which also developed the station materials included in the workshop package. Here, in addition to solving the escape room, children can also playfully work with real climate data from the sea ice portal. We offer the following webinars, the dates are updated regularly:
MINT Schools Annual Conference 2025
01|05|2025 – This year, we had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of MINT schools and present “Journey to the Arctic.” The conference provided impetus for the modernization of learning and discussed how skills in education and business can be acquired in a future-oriented manner. Innovative approaches such as badges, microdegrees, and certificates were discussed, as well as the question of whether these can counteract the shortage of STEM skills in Germany. A particular emphasis was placed on teaching modern STEM skills, with a focus on digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) and their versatile applications.
