Ideathon: Building Cross-Curricular Teams for Innovation and Problem Solving

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Description

An Ideathon is an intensive event designed to bring people together to work on problem-solving through creativity and collaboration.

It’s not just a brainstorming session; it’s a structured method where participants work as teams to generate a large number of ideas, analyze them, and ultimately select the most effective solution.

Ideathon comes in as a powerful tool that offers an opportunity to work with different perspectives and find solutions to problems.

This course aims to introduce educators to the ideathon concept and equip them with the skills to facilitate this process. Participants will learn how to turn problems into opportunities by generating lots of ideas with a group, organizing and analyzing the possible solutions, and finally reaching the most appropriate solution.

During the course, participants will experience the ideathon structure step by step. They will engage in creative thinking exercises, group discussions, collaborative project development, and hands-on activities.

They will leave the course with tools and activities that they can use in their classrooms to foster an innovative environment.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to spread a culture of creative problem-solving within their educational communities, empowering both themselves and their students to think innovatively.

Concept by Betül Gültekin

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Erasmus+ Fundable: eligible for KA1 grants

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Certificate of attendance: 5 hours per day, 30 hours total

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

Learning outcomes

This course will help participants to:

  • Understand the concept and structure of an ideathon;
  • Learn creative thinking and problem-solving techniques;
  • Develop skills to facilitate collaborative innovation sessions;
  • Apply ideathon strategies to real-world educational challenges.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

  • Introduction to the course and the Academy;
  • Introduction to the host city and the week’s cultural activities;
  • Icebreaker activities;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools and institutions;
  • Fundamentals of creative problem solving and design thinking methodology.

Day 2 – Analyzing and addressing challenges

  • Common challenges faced in educational settings and how to solve them with these methodologies;
  • Data collection and analysis: using surveys, interviews, and observations;
  • Synthesizing insights to articulate the core issue.

Day 3 – From problem to solution

  • Reaching the problem: mapping the problem and refining the problem statement;
  • Generating innovative solutions from multiple perspectives;
  • Evaluating and selecting ideas: based on feasibility, innovation, and sustainability.

Day 4 – Developing and testing prototypes

  • Prototyping: Visualizing initial solution drafts;
  • Exploring ways to create a prototype;
  • Implementing critical feedback for refinement;
  • Sharing initial prototypes and receiving peer input.

Day 5 – Final prototypes and group feedback

  • Working on the final version of the prototypes;
  • Presentation preparation: effective storytelling and visual aids;
  • Showcasing solutions and receiving group feedback;
  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.

Day 6 – Structured cultural activities

  • Structured cultural activity(ies) according to the hosting location;
  • Learning journal: individual written reflection on the course experience;
  • Course reflection: self-reflection and review of course materials and resources.
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Istanbul

Price: 480€*
OID: E10166501
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    5-10 Oct 2026
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    2-7 Nov 2026
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    7-12 Dec 2026
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    4-9 Jan 2027
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    1-6 Feb 2027
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    1-6 Mar 2027
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    5-10 Apr 2027
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    3-8 May 2027
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    7-12 Jun 2027
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    5-10 Jul 2027
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    2-7 Aug 2027
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    6-11 Sep 2027

Istanbul (480€*)4.77/5

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    5-10 Oct 2026
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    2-7 Nov 2026
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    7-12 Dec 2026
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    4-9 Jan 2027
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    1-6 Feb 2027
  • Open to enrollments
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    1-6 Mar 2027
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    5-10 Apr 2027
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    3-8 May 2027
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    7-12 Jun 2027
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    5-10 Jul 2027
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    2-7 Aug 2027
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    6-11 Sep 2027

Cultural Activities

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  • Guided Tour
  • Bosphorus Yacht Tour
  • Theodosius Cistern (Şerefiye Sarnıcı)
  • Traditional Turkish Handcraft Workshop

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