VRT, Brightlab, VITO/EnergyVille, Flux50, and imec have joined forces to launch an EDUbox on energy

Energy is a hot topic that presents us with numerous challenges, now more than ever. How can we efficiently produce and consume energy in the future? What is the impact of our energy production and consumption on the climate and the environment? And how does our consumption influence our wallets?

With the EDUbox Energy, young people gain insight into the complexity of current challenges, and we encourage them to think critically about their role in this global issue.

How is the EDUbox Energy structured?

We begin with the awareness that energy is all around us. Students map their own energy consumption and compare their personal impact to that of large-scale consumers. Next, we examine energy from three different perspectives. We delve into how energy can be efficiently generated, look at the cost of our energy consumption, and study the impact of energy production and consumption on the climate and the environment.

Afterward, students get hands-on experience. In an interactive gaming module, they make their own choices and discover the lens through which they view energy. Finally, we delve deeper into renewable energy sources and new technologies to make energy production and consumption greener and more efficient in the future.

The EDUbox Energy is an interactive teaching package filled with information and expertise from experts. The cards are complemented by an extensive digital component, including interactive tools and customized video material.

For instance, weatherwoman Jacotte Brokken defines the abstract concept of 'kilowatt-hour' in a video; Bart Vermang, a researcher at EnergyVille and UHasselt, discusses the role of new technologies in the energy transition; and Bavo Mortier from Sporza tests how much energy he can produce on a bike. Curious to see how long he can sustain the power of Remco Evenepoel during a final climb?

Curious to see the videos? Have a look.

How can you use this EDUbox?

The EDUbox Energy is available in the catalog as:

• Downloadable PDF (for independent group work in the classroom)
• Interactive website (for independent group work in the classroom)
• Also available from the Christmas holidays as an interactive video lesson (for individual learning paths)

You can also use the EDUbox Energy via the LessonUp learning platform, including interactive tools such as quizzes and game modules.

In the teacher's manual, you will find a lot of additional information and suggestions for differentiation.

More info

The EDUbox Energy was created through a collaboration between VRT and Brightlab, VITO/EnergyVille, Flux50, and imec.

The interactive gaming module was developed by Treecompany, an innovation agency that aims to inform and engage people in societal issues through online tools. The digital tools were created by VRT Innovation.