Pilots
Pilot Milestones
Classroom pilots and testing phases where NVC Games modules are validated with students and teachers in Portugal, Türkiye, Italy and Estonia.
5 Pilots Listed
Across 4 Countries
Each of the six gamified NVC modules follows a development → pilot → review cycle under WP2. Partner schools run classroom pilots, collect learner feedback and assessment data, and feed results into TPM reviews and module revisions.
School pilots
How Pilots Support the Project
Aligned with the WP2 module timetable (Cultivating Peaceful Communities.pdf, Project & WP Summary.pdf).
What pilots deliver
- Evidence on OFNR learning outcomes, empathy, and judgment-to-observation accuracy in real classrooms.
- Structured feedback from teachers, students, and pilot facilitators after each module phase.
- Pilot evaluation reports and revisions before modules are finalized and openly disseminated.
- Integration with gamification analytics on Moodle and the companion mobile app.
Pilot rhythm (2026–2027)
- Module 2 — Portugal, June 2026.
- Module 3 — Kastamonu, 21–25 September 2026.
- Module 4 — Italy, 1–5 February 2027.
- Module 5 — Estonia, 3–8 May 2027.
- Module 6 — Kastamonu, 3–8 May 2027.
Milestones
Classroom Pilots & Testing Phases
Each card links to a pilot milestone with dates, host country, and module focus. Add photos and evaluation summaries from the admin panel as pilots conclude.
Pilot Study — Portugal
June 1, 2026
Portugal
A pilot study in Portugal tested the project's educational content, activities and gamified materials; participant feedback feeds their evaluation and improvement.
Module 3 Pilot — Kastamonu
September 21, 2026
Kastamonu, Türkiye
Module 3 “Empathy in Action” is presented to participating teachers and implemented with students in Kastamonu schools on 21–25 September 2026, followed by an evaluation with the teachers.
Module 4 Pilot — Italy
February 1, 2027
Italy
Module 4 “Needs, Not Battles” will be presented to teachers and implemented with students in Italy on 1–5 February 2027, with sample activities and an evaluation with the teachers.
Module 5 Pilot — Estonia
May 3, 2027
Estonia
Module 5 “Words that Heal” will be presented to teachers and implemented with students in Estonia on 3–8 May 2027, with sample activities and an evaluation with the teachers.
Module 6 Pilot — Kastamonu
May 3, 2027
Kastamonu, Türkiye
Module 6 “The OFNR Time Machine: Anti-Bullying Edition” will be presented to teachers and implemented with students in Kastamonu on 3–8 May 2027, with an evaluation together with the teachers.
Questions About School Pilots?
Contact the coordinating institution for information on pilot schools, participation, and evaluation materials.