CATEGORY: Education

TOPIC: AI & digital education

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Duration: 7 days training including one day study visit
• Participants: the programme is ideal for educators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, educational administrators, and anyone involved in designing, implementing, or managing digital education initiatives
• Schedule: 4 training sessions per day, one free day, optional cultural visit

TRAINING SESSIONS

The program includes two training sessions in the morning and two training sessions in the afternoon, combining theoretical and practical aspects. The sessions include the following topics:

• Understanding AI fundamentals. Overview of digital education platforms and tools
• AI applications in educational settings
• Enhancing teaching and learning experiences with AI
• Designing effective online courses
• Utilising multimedia and interactive content
• Ethical considerations in AI usage
• Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in digital education
• Customising educational experiences with AI
• AI-driven Assessment and Feedback
• Emerging technologies in education
• Strategies for staying updated and adapting to change

The aim of this training is to equip educators and educational professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical considerations necessary to effectively integrate artificial intelligence technologies into digital education, enhancing teaching and learning experiences while ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of social integration strategies and learn practical approaches for fostering inclusion and cohesion within diverse communities. They will explore ethical considerations, leverage digital tools, and develop personalized support services to promote social integration effectively.

CATEGORY: Education

TOPIC: Education innovation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Duration: 6 days training including one day cultural visit
• Participants: the programme is ideal for school teachers, educators, trainers and participants interested in the evolving role of education

Schedule: 4 training sessions per day, one free day, optional study visit

TRAINING SESSIONS

The program includes two training sessions in the morning and two training sessions in the afternoon, combining theoretical and practical aspects. The sessions include the following topics:

• The challenges and future of the educational system in Europe.
• Theories of non-formal (and informal) education. Concepts, benefits, challenges, pros and cons.
• Intercultural versus multicultural education (history, education trends: assimilation, tolerance, cooperation, cooperative learning, societal change).
• Flipped classroom.
• Eco School.
• Educational concepts (Distributed Cognition; Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding).
• Digital education (pros and cons, challenges, tools and best practices in Europe and in the United States).
• Gamification and game-based learning in education.
• Good practices of non-formal activities.
• Tasks (Flipped classroom plan; Role play; Drama; Storytelling).

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Participants in the training course will explore the intricacies of European education systems, covering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. They will examine challenges and future trends, delve into alternative education methods, and discuss the topics of cultural diversity in education and leveraging digital tools. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will gain insights and skills to enhance teaching approaches and foster engaging learning environments in various educational settings.