EU Tech-Forward Teaching

DESCRIPTION

As classrooms evolve with digital innovation, educators are presented with unparalleled opportunities to transform learning into dynamic, inclusive experiences.

This cutting-edge ICT course will equip teachers across the EU to seamlessly integrate flipped classrooms, blended learning, and AI-driven tools into their practice.

Participants will bridge gaps in student engagement, tailor strategies for multicultural and neurodiverse learners, and harness open educational resources (OER) to ensure equitable access.

Through hands-on labs and collaborative design sprints, educators will craft interactive e-portfolios, gamified lessons, and cross-border Erasmus+ projects, turning today’s digital challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

COMPETENCES

  • Design flipped classroom frameworks that align with EU digital education goals.

  • Create adaptive digital tools (e.g., AI-enhanced quizzes, multimedia stories) for diverse learning styles.

  • Leverage Web 2.0 platforms to foster collaboration in multilingual classrooms.

  • Assess student progress using tech-driven rubrics for creativity and critical thinking.

  • Build Erasmus+ partnerships for innovative, cross-cultural ICT projects.

  • Champion equity through OER and strategies for low-resource settings.

METHODOLOGY

  • Rooted in learning by doing and in the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan, this course blends:

    • Tech Labs: Hands-on sessions with gamification software, AI tools, and e-portfolio builders.

    • Flipped Learning Cycles: Pre-course modules followed by collaborative in-class application.

    • Peer Critiques: Refine digital lesson plans through cross-cultural feedback.

    • Simulations: Role-playing tech-integrated classrooms with mixed-ability learners.

    • Case Studies: Analyze successful EU initiatives like eTwinning and SELFIE toolkits.

  •  9:00–9:30: Welcome & Digital Self-Assessment
    9:30–10:30: Icebreaker: Tech-Based Cultural Exchange
    10:30–11:00: EU Digital Education Trends & Opportunities
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Workshop: Mapping Tech Gaps in Current Curricula
    12:30–14:00: Group Task: Design a Flipped Lesson Blueprint

  •  9:00–10:00: Masterclass: Web 2.0 Platforms (Mentimeter, Padlet, MagicSchool)
    10:00–11:00: Gamification Lab: Building Cross-Cultural Quizzes
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Digital Storytelling for Multilingual Engagement
    12:30–14:00: Case Study: eTwinning Success Stories

  •  9:00–10:30: AI Workshop: Customizing Tools for Neurodiverse Learners
    10:30–11:00: OER Deep Dive: EU’s Open Science Resources
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Co-Creation: Adaptive E-Portfolios
    12:30–14:00: Peer Review: Digital Lesson Drafts

  •  9:00–10:00: Rubrics for Tech-Driven Critical Thinking
    10:00–11:00: Simulation: Grading in a Blended Classroom
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Workshop: Tackling Digital Divides in Rural EU Schools
    12:30–14:00: Design Sprint: Erasmus+ Project Pitches

  •  9:00–10:30: Workshop: Building ICT Partnerships Across Borders
    10:30–11:00: Showcase: AI & VR in Finnish/Spanish Schools
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Pitching Session: Tech Toolkits for Diverse Needs
    12:30–14:00: Feedback & Iteration Lab

  •  9:00–10:30: Finalizing EU-Aligned ICT Action Plans
    10:30–11:00: Strategies for Institutional Buy-In
    11:00–11:15: Coffee Break
    11:15–12:30: Digital Pledges: Commitments to Sustainable Change
    12:30–13:30: Certificate Ceremony & Resource Exchange
    13:30–14:00: Closing Reflections: Tech as a Bridge to Inclusion

RESULTS

  • A personalized Digital Innovation Toolkit for immediate classroom use.

  • Strategies to boost motivation through 5+ interactive tech activities.

  • Enhanced confidence in deploying AI and OER for equitable learning.

  • Action plans to secure Erasmus+ funding for ICT collaborations.

  • Skills to design lessons where technology amplifies creativity, not replaces it.

Course Format

  • One-week length: two weeks or other formats are available on request.

  • 4-5 hours per day: from Monday to Friday, with excursions planned during the training.

  • Fully fundable: Meeting the Erasmus+ KA1 budget criteria.

  • Flexible: change courses, locations, or dates without fees.

Audience and requirements

Courses are structured around the collective sharing of participants’ experiences, therefore all courses are in English. For participants with a very low English level, we advised to come with a translator in the team.

We provide tailored courses for school roles like teachers, principals, and staff, as well as for different levels of IT skills. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of professionals such as adult educators, language teachers, youth workers, and social workers, ensuring they have a meaningful impact in education and social work.

€80/ day

Our services include:

✔ Infopack about the location

✔ Pre-arrival information.

✔ Tuition & training materials.

✔ Coffee break.

✔ Training Certificate.

✔Europass Certificate.

✔ Admin & organisational costs.

Additional Services:

✔ Accommodation options, including hotels and self-catering apartments

✔ Half-day and full-day trips

✔ Cultural experiences and local activities

✔ Airport transfer services

✔ Local transportation arrangements

Our Pricing:

100% funded by the Erasmus Plus Program

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