Erasmus+ Course

Course overview

This course focuses on developing innovative teaching methodologies supported by digital tools, with a strong emphasis on Blended learning and student-centered approaches. Participants will explore strategies to effectively combine traditional and online learning environments, foster creativity, and adapt to the evolving digital age. The course is perfect for educators seeking to adopt blended learning models, innovative teaching techniques, and foster active student engagement.

Key Features

• Focus on Blended learning and Innovative methodologies.
• Emphasis on pedagogical approaches rather than just tools.
• Promotes creativity and critical thinking in students through digital means.

Target Audience

This course is designed for teachers (Primary,Middle,High School, Vocational Schools, Universities), trainers, and school administrators who are ready to embrace innovative pedagogies and integrate digital tools into a blended or hybrid learning environment. It is particularly suited for educators aiming to:

• Implement blended learning models and student-centered teaching methods.
• Explore creative ways to engage students using digital strategies.
• Lead innovation and change within their schools or institutions.

Requirements

Participants should have basic familiarity with digital tools and concepts. Experience with online or hybrid teaching is an advantage but not mandatory. A collaborative mindset and an openness to exploring new teaching methods are key for success in this course.

Flexible Approach

We are committed to tailoring this course to participants’ specific goals and contexts. Whether you teach primary, secondary, or adult learners, the course can adapt to meet your needs, focusing on the methods and tools most applicable to your classroom or institution.

Course Methodology

This is a 25-hour training program designed to be completed over the course of five days. This course employs an engaging and reflective pedagogical approach to help educators adopt Blended Learning Models in their innovative teaching practices. The Participants can expect to:

• Experience blended learning methods, combining face-to-face and online activities.
• Explore different Blended-Learning Models.
• Design personalized lesson plans with trainer support and peer collaboration.
• Reflect on their teaching approaches and plan for implementation in their contexts.

Modules

Module 01: The Digital Classroom: Opportunities and Challenges

• Explore the transformative role of technology in modern classrooms.
• Address challenges like digital inclusion and teacher readiness while identifying opportunities for enhancing learning.

Module 02: Introduction to 21st Century Skills

• Understand the critical skills students need to thrive in a digital and interconnected world, including collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication.
• Learn how to foster these skills through digital teaching strategies.

Module 03: Integration of Technology in Education - Different Models

• Review models and frameworks for integrating technology into education effectively.
• Learn how to choose the right approach based on subject, grade level, and teaching objectives.

Module 04: Blended Learning Models

• Explore the concept of blended learning and its benefits for student-centered instruction.
• Learn about the effective combination of online and offline teaching methods.

Module 05: First Exposure to Flipped Classroom

• Gain a foundational understanding of the flipped classroom model.
• Learn how to deliver instructional content online while maximizing face-to-face interaction for activities and discussions.

Module 06: Station Rotation Experience

• Engage with the station rotation model, where students rotate through different learning stations, including online learning and collaborative tasks.
• Focus on designing stations to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.

Module 07: Playlist Rotation

• Learn how to design a "playlist" of tasks and activities that students complete at their own pace.
• Understand how this model fosters personalized and self-directed learning.

Module 08: Using Artificial Intelligence for Effective Lesson Planning

• Discover how AI can support teachers in streamlining lesson planning and creating personalized learning experiences.
• Focus on the practical applications of AI for time-saving and improving content delivery.

Module 09: AI Tools for Education

• Explore AI-driven tools that enhance classroom management, assessment, and engagement.
• Discuss the ethical considerations and potential of AI in transforming teaching practices.

Module 10: Tools for Outdoor Active Learning, Using QR Codes

• Learn how to incorporate outdoor learning activities with the use of technology, such as QR codes, to make lessons engaging and interactive.
• Focus on fostering curiosity and hands-on exploration in students.

Module 11: Lesson Planning Workshop

• Apply all course concepts in a collaborative workshop to create innovative, tech-integrated lesson plans.
• Emphasize aligning digital strategies with curriculum goals and student needs.

Learning Outcomes

• Enhance skills to use various innovative teaching methods and techniques that are learner-centred, encourage solving of meaningful real-world tasks and develop transversal competencies.
• Boost skills in using open and digital resources, support development of digital skills and media literacy, increase capacity to trigger changes in terms of modernization using ICT.
• Generate ready‐to‐use materials and ideas to support school or organisational development in the field of innovative education with regards to interdisciplinary and holistic approach.
• Gain techniques for working with heterogeneous classrooms, support inclusion of various minorities into mainstream education based on democratic values, promote active participation in society.
• Develop relevant, high-level skills such as creativity, critical thinking, metacognition and other key competences through innovative teaching methods, enhance good quality of mainstream education.
• Learn to motivate, guide and effectively assess to reduce low achievement in basic competences, promote peer exchange and active participation within the education.
• Revise and develop personal and professional competences, build confidence in promoting innovative and active pedagogies that are responsive to social and cultural diversity.
• Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation.
• Gain broader understanding of practices, policies and systems of education of different countries, cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness and embed common educational and training values.
• Enrich communication skills, improve foreign language competencies, broaden professional vocabulary and promote EU’s broad linguistic diversity.

General Course Information

Before the course:

You would be required to fill a Questionnaire.
You will receive “ITC Guide Document” where you will find all necessary information.

After the Course:

Course evaluation form
Certificates
Course materials in electronical form / Other materials for self-study and dissemination of the techniques.