From Q2 2023 to Q2 2024 the Community for Learning & Innovation (CLI) explored how holography can be used for education. This was done using the innovative Holobox.
The Holobox, a lightbox with an LED screen, offers the ability to project life-size holograms of both people and objects. This versatile tool goes beyond playing pre-recorded videos or animations: live presentations can also take place via the Holobox. This makes it possible to put a professor from the other side of the world in front of a group or to extend a classroom. The addition of an integrated camera and microphone allows audience members to actively participate in the session by asking questions to the speaker.
Project
From Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, the CLI explored what holography can do for education. Together with students and teachers, opportunities were explored and the best way to use the Holobox was be examined. To explore the possibilities and to gain experience, regular test moments were organised in the Education Lab.
Several experiments took place, such as:
- Hololunches: lunch sessions where a speaker from another university is projected and gives a presentation.
- Skills trainings: trainings by LifeVersity to help students improve their presentation skills. Through the Holobox, students could watch themselves back and reflect on their presentation skills.
- Projection of historical figures - such as Desiderius Erasmus himself!
Current usage
The Holobox is currently free to use for staff and students of Erasmus University Rotterdam. In its current setup, it is used mainly to practice presentation skills, allowing you to reflect on your voice usage and body posture. On this page on MyEUR, you can find more information and reserve the space.
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More information
Would you like to know more about this project or the lessons learned? Please contact us at cli@eur.nl, and we will connect you with the right people.
Bram van Essen
CLI project manager