Digital Tools for Science Teachers

Description

Concept by Foteini Tsereli

Basic Computer Proficiency required. Read more »

Basic computer proficiency courses are designed for individuals who have limited experience with technology. Participants will learn fundamental skills such as navigating the web, and using basic programs.

Many students enter the classroom with preconceived beliefs about sciences, often based on everyday experiences that contradict scientific principles.

These misconceptions can persist despite traditional teaching methods, leading to confusion and incomplete understanding of key concepts in science.

This course will introduce participants to the constructivist approach to teaching sciences, equipping them with strategies to recognize and address students’ misconceptions in order to foster a deeper understanding of scientific principles.

During the course, participants will engage in interactive workshops that focus on identifying common misconceptions in topics like forces and kinematics.

They will learn to design and implement hands-on experiments that challenge these misconceptions, applying constructivist methods to guide students in reconstructing their understanding.

Additionally, participants will explore digital tools and simulations that enhance interactive learning and provide personalized support for students’ individual needs.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to design science lessons that are both engaging and effective, helping students overcome their misconceptions through practical activities and personalized learning tools.

They will leave with enhanced skills in lesson planning, the use of digital tools, and the ability to foster a more profound understanding of science in their students.

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:  

  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of common student misconceptions in various science topics;
  • Be equipped with a toolkit of evidence-based pedagogical strategies to effectively address and overcome student misconceptions;
  • Develop the competency to utilize digital tools for interactive learning and personalized support in their classrooms;
  • Be able to design engaging and effective science lesson plans that promote critical thinking and a deeper conceptual understanding of the subject matter.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – The structure of knowledge and misconceptions in sciences

  • Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
  • Icebreaker activities;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools;
  • Misconceptions in physics: how do we approach them?

Day 2 – Topic: Sun and Moon Cycle / Tool for video creation – storytelling

  • How do we deal with the common misconception among children that the moon disappears when the sun rises?;
  • Learning to use a video creator with a built-in refutation text.

Day 3 – Topic: Density / Tool for simulation

  • How can we handle students’ misconceptions on density that heavier objects are denser than lighter objects?;
  • Discovering the importance of a simulation;
  • Conduction of simple experiments through a simulation.

Day 4 – Topic: Inertia / Tool: interactive questions

  • Inertia, while challenging for students to grasp, has numerous practical applications in daily life;
  • Dealing with the misconceptions on inertia using a video;
  • Creation of interactive videos by adding questions.

Day 5 – Topic: Forces / Tool: mindmap

  • Does a moving object always need a force to keep going?;
  • Is there a force acting on a resting object?;
  • Dealing with the misconceptions on forces by making simple experiments;
  • Learning to organize experiment findings on a digital mindmap to visualize their interconnections.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.

Dates and locations

You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.

Athens

Price: 480€*
OID: E10377690
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    17-22 Mar 2025
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    21-26 Apr 2025
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    19-24 May 2025
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    16-21 Jun 2025
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    21-26 Jul 2025
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    18-23 Aug 2025
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    15-20 Sep 2025
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    20-25 Oct 2025
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    17-22 Nov 2025
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    15-20 Dec 2025
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    19-24 Jan 2026
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    16-21 Feb 2026

Athens (480€*)9.4/10

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    17-22 Mar 2025
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    21-26 Apr 2025
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    19-24 May 2025
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    16-21 Jun 2025
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    21-26 Jul 2025
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    18-23 Aug 2025
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    15-20 Sep 2025
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    20-25 Oct 2025
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    17-22 Nov 2025
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    15-20 Dec 2025
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    19-24 Jan 2026
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    16-21 Feb 2026

Cultural Activities

  • Ticket to the National Archeological Museum
  • Two-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Visit to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Dublin

Price: 580€*
OID: E10239861
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    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
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    24-29 Mar 2025
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    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
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    26-31 May 2025
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    23-28 Jun 2025
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    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
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    25-30 Aug 2025
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    22-27 Sep 2025
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    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
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    24-29 Nov 2025
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    26-31 Jan 2026

Dublin (580€*)9.52/10

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    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
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    24-29 Mar 2025
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    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
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    26-31 May 2025
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    23-28 Jun 2025
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    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
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    25-30 Aug 2025
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    22-27 Sep 2025
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    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
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    24-29 Nov 2025
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    26-31 Jan 2026

Cultural Activities

  • Welcoming local + European food fair
  • Walking tour
  • Irish dancing class
  • Glendalough and Russborough house tour

Rhodes

Price: 480€*
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    3-8 Mar 2025
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    7-12 Apr 2025
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    5-10 May 2025
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    2-7 Jun 2025
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    7-12 Jul 2025
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    4-9 Aug 2025
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    1-6 Sep 2025
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    6-11 Oct 2025
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    3-8 Nov 2025
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    1-6 Dec 2025
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    5-10 Jan 2026
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    2-7 Feb 2026

Rhodes (480€*)

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    3-8 Mar 2025
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    7-12 Apr 2025
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    5-10 May 2025
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    2-7 Jun 2025
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    7-12 Jul 2025
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    4-9 Aug 2025
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    1-6 Sep 2025
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    6-11 Oct 2025
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    3-8 Nov 2025
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    1-6 Dec 2025
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    5-10 Jan 2026
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    2-7 Feb 2026

Cultural Activities

  • A ticket to the Palace of the Grand Master
  • A half-day tour on Saturday in Lindos village

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
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