ICT

Applying new technologies to the educational field is key for today’s teachers.

These courses will help you acquire the tricks and programs to use digital media effectively and master e-learning.

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ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom

Description This course has been created for teachers who would like to learn about online applications and online environments that boost collaborative work and creativity such as Padlet, Slido, Plot Generator, or Canva, to name…

Designing Inclusive Learning Environments (ILE) to Support all Students (DILEs)

Description Inclusive education can be seen as a process of strengthening the capacity of an educational system to reach out to all learners in the community. This course has been tailored for teachers dealing with…

Tablets and Smartphones: Using Mobile Devices as Educational Tools

Description The course has been created for participants interested in Technology Enhanced Learning and M-learning: they will discover how laptops, tablets, and smartphones can be integrated into a teacher’s toolkit. During this training course, participants…

Digital Education Tools for Beginners

Description Despite promoting the need to digitalize education, even nowadays many educational systems still provide little support and training on the matter to school teachers. Consequently, many teachers still lack confidence in using ICT tools…

Digital Tools for Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Critical Thinking (4Cs)

Description Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, the 4Cs, are envisioned as key competencies for nowadays’ learners. Despite the fact that educators understand their importance, they may struggle in implementing them into the actual teaching.…

ICT and Outdoor Teaching and Learning

Description Have you ever heard of outdoor digital learning trends? Do you think that using ICT tools while going outdoors is impossible? This course will prove the contrary! Teachers sometimes lament the lack of resources…

Integrating AI in the Classroom With Critical Thinking

Description As AIs continue to appear on the web and multiply their areas of expertise, it’s likely that students will encounter them more often in the future. It actually is very likely that we will…

The Best Digital Tools for Language Teachers

Description This course has been specifically designed for language teachers who want to integrate educational apps and digital tools into their methodology, practicing the latest language teaching approaches. Participants will learn about some of the…

Web Solutions for the Classroom

Description This course is designed for teachers who would like to further their knowledge of the use of ICT in class and to experiment with new enjoyable tools. The course will focus on web solutions…

How Digital Tools Can Help Running Your School

Description Running an organization that deals with any kind of education is challenging. This has proven to be even more challenging in the Digital Age. Online organizational management requires multiple digital tools to help an…

ICT in the Classroom: Innovative Tools to Facilitate Students Learning, Collaboration and Creativity

Description This course is designed for teachers who would like to further their knowledge and develop their skills in the use of ICT tools in the classroom. It will give inspiration to teachers who would…

ICT Tools for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff

Description Erasmus+ encourages non-teaching staff from schools, VET providers, and organizations working in adult education to travel. Yet, most courses focus on the needs of teachers and educators leaving aside those of administrators and managers!…

Our School Radio! Podcasts and New Media as an Educational Tool

Description Given the recent rise in the popularity of podcasts and web radios, it’s no surprise that audio narratives are making their way into the classroom. They offer an engaging way for teachers to educate…

Photo and Video Making in your Classroom: the Educational Power of Multimedia

Description Being born after the digital revolution, today’s students may find traditional activities such as reading extremely boring while they naturally pay attention to audiovisual content (e.g., videos, photos, and audio resources). In contrast, their…

Quick and Fun Formative Assessment Techniques

Description All teachers want is for their students to pass their tests and evaluations. Nonetheless, they keep requiring more and more: they want their learners to fully comprehend HOW to perform certain tasks, and WHY…

There Is an App for That! Exploring the Best Apps for Teaching and Student Learning

Description This course has been created for teachers who want to integrate educational apps into their teaching practice. Apps are an essential part of the 21st-century classroom and provide many opportunities for higher-level thinking in classrooms. …

Traditional Arts and ICT Art Tools for Teaching your Subjects and Promoting Life Skills

Description Drawing, painting, theater, and writing are disciplines that have been connected to human beings since ancient times; photography, video, and ICT tools are part of our daily life nowadays. The language of art is…

Digital Game-Based Learning and Augmented Reality for Schools

Description It is a truth universally acknowledged that teachers should make available activities that are capable of involving students in the learning process. Games and digital tools are terrains that amplify reality and that educators…

Digital Media Literacy: Essential Skills for the Digital Age

Description The amount of technology that fills our days was completely unpredictable just 15 years ago. As a consequence, some skills that historically were considered fundamental to learn in school have taken a back seat…

Digital Teaching Essentials: from A to Z

Description This course is designed for educators seeking a holistic understanding of digital technologies and their application in modern teaching environments. From social media management to augmented reality, participants will engage in an enriching blend…

Digital Tools for Managing Projects in Education

Description You got your project approved for your school or organization… congratulations! And now? Managing a project often involves implementing tasks that require specific technical skills. For instance, communicating a project’s activities usually necessitates creating…

Google for Education: Search, Collaborate and Create

Description The use of some Google tools has become a habit in many people’s daily lives. To search for information, write and share materials, and look for street directions, most of us are used to…

Preventing and Intervening in (Cyber)bullying

Description Unfortunately, (cyber)bullying can appear anywhere, anytime. Students (and sometimes even teachers) are subject to bullying in schools. It may lead to early school leaving and can affect mental and physical health, as well as…

Social-Emotional Learning and Safety Skills in Finnish Education

Description Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and safety skills education strengthen children’s self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-respect. It promotes children’s interaction skills, and supports relationships with others. Children learn how to act in difficult situations, and…

STEM Education: Basic ICT Tools and Apps

Description ICT applications and tools should be valuable assets for STEM teachers. For STEM subjects, the relevance and function of some ICT tools may not be apparent, in addition, the range of ICT tools is…

The Digital Teacher: A 21-Century Introduction to Digital Education

Description As a result of the digital transformation of education, teachers need to adapt their lessons to the new normal. This implies planning and delivering online teaching, as well as introducing digital content and activities…

The Social, the Emotional, and the Digital Approach

Description In a diverse educational environment, the school staff is challenged on several fronts. Firstly, equal opportunities and participation should be ensured for all students. Secondly, possible conflicts, which arise from diversity, must be tackled…

Transforming Education: Integrating AI, AR, VR, and 3D Printing for Effective Learning

Description Current developments in technology are deeply affecting education. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and 3D Printing are all drastically modifying students’ behavior and expectations in approaching learning and education. Although…

Use ICT to Integrate Migrant Students in your Classroom

Description Globalized societies often require teachers to work with students from various cultural backgrounds. Nowadays the frequent migration of entire populations caused by global economic change and war is making such a challenge even more…

Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy: Sharing the Responsibility

Description We have all experienced times when a lack of care in online activities has brought unexpected and potentially negative results, for ourselves or our students. Perhaps we have shared inaccurate information, without being vigilant…

Digital Storytelling: Apps and Software for Creative Writing

Description Creativity, expression, and writing are crucial elements of young people’s education. While these skills seem to be often constrained by the increasing digitalization of our world, modern technology can provide educators with effective tools…

ICT​ ​as​ ​a​ ​Tool​ ​for​ ​a Student-Centered​ ​Classroom

Description The​ ​course​ ​has​ ​been​ ​created​ ​for​ ​teachers,​ ​and​ ​other​ ​school​ ​staff​ ​members,​ ​interested​ ​in ​using​ ​ICT​ ​in​ ​their​ ​teaching,​ ​but​ ​who​ ​don’t​ ​quite​ ​know​ ​where​ ​to​ ​start.​ ​The​ ​course aims​ ​to​ ​give​ ​concrete​ ​examples​…

ICT Basic Tools for Gamification and 21st Century Skills

Description In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, teachers face the pressing challenge of equipping students with 21st-century skills using accessible and engaging methods. Many educators find it difficult to integrate ICT tools to effectively foster…

Pathways to Become a Digitally Competent Educator

Description Digital competencies enable educators to seize the potential of digital technologies. Thus, they are fundamental for innovative education. However, even if someone is technically savvy, they are not necessarily a digitally competent educator. In…

The Fundamental ICT Tools for Education

Description As a result of the digital revolution, today’s pupils and students may find traditional activities, such as reading, exceedingly uninteresting, whereas they are naturally drawn to audiovisual information (e.g., videos, photos, and audio resources).…

3D Mastery: Exploring Advanced Design and Printing

You will learn to utilize 3D design, printing, scanning, and CNC laser engraving and cutting. You will explore how these technologies are revolutionizing design and manufacturing, understanding their applications, from prototyping to personalized creations, and gaining valuable skills in this innovative field.

3D Printing and Maker Culture for a Sustainable World

You will be introduced to the basics of 3D printing within the maker culture to promote environmental sustainability in their classroom. You will also gain consciousness about the notions of a zero-waste life, as well as the culture of repair and the maker movement.

AI Ethics and Bias: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in AI Tools

You will acquire the skills to seamlessly integrate AI tools into teaching, adeptly address bias, modify materials for accessibility, and create customized activities. You will emerge well-prepared to harness AI's educational potential, grasp its limitations, and efficiently manage related challenges.

Arduino for STEAM: Hands-On Learning in the Digital Age

You will navigate the challenges of tomorrow's complex educational landscape, utilizing Arduino to equip yourselves with valuable tools and knowledge. Through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning, you will foster essential skills like problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Artificial Intelligence for Education: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT

You will gain practical knowledge and strategies for using AI tools such as Chat GPT for language practice and PowerPoint Speaker Coach for developing communication skills. You will learn the best practices for implementing AI in the classroom to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Language Teachers

You will learn how to effectively integrate AI tools into your teaching, enhancing students' language skills, creativity, and critical thinking. You will also gain the ability to personalize teaching and support students at different language levels.

Basic ICT Tools for Language Teachers

You will gain foundational knowledge and skills in integrating ICT tools for language teaching. You will explore various interactive platforms, fostering engaging language learning experiences.

Blended Learning: Connecting Remote and Face-to-Face Teaching

You will discover how ICT can help you become a more effective educator through the addition of blended learning practices into your curriculum. You will also learn about useful, free digital tools and acquire an understanding of how you can help students become autonomous critical thinkers with a sense of self-efficacy.

Build Your App, Teach Your Students How to Build Their Apps!

You will acquire fundamental knowledge of app- and website-building as a crucial ability that will help you engage with students and promote creativity and entrepreneurship. You will learn to operate and teach your students how to use an easy drag-and-drop visual programming tool to give them the opportunity to become active developers rather than passive users.

ChatGPT and Basic AI Tools

You will explore the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence in education to empower teachers to use basic AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to enhance teaching and learning. Furthermore, you will learn how to use AI tools to decrease the workload but at the same time how to be creative and actively engage students following the student-centred pedagogy concept.

Coding and Robotics Made Easy

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of coding and robotics. You will also develop the skills necessary to use these tools in the classroom in a fun and interesting manner as well as learn how to bridge the gap between software and hardware.

Coding and Robotics with Arduino

You will become familiar with Arduino; therefore, you will be able to create your own project using the software. You will also discover the fundamentals of C++ and acquire the basic skills to be able to pass on the acquired information to your students.

Develop your First Self-Paced Online Course

Description Have you ever considered creating your own self-paced online course? Self-paced online courses can effectively support traditional school education. They can cover secondary topics you don’t have the time to teach during the school…

ICT Tools for CLIL

Description Teachers using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) in their classrooms often find it challenging to create resources, collaborate with colleagues, and engage learners effectively. Furthermore, the workload to find and adapt existing learning…

Immersive Learning: Mastering AR and VR Experiences

Description In today’s ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, immersive experiences are revolutionizing learning methodologies, presenting an exciting frontier for educators and institutions. Teachers and educators are now delving into the immense potential of immersive technologies,…

LEGO and Robotics Platforms for STEM Education

Description Robotics, an exciting and rapidly developing field, has emerged as a cornerstone in modern education. It is not just about building machines; it is a gateway to developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills…

Microsoft Office Programs for School Staff

Description Microsoft Office comprises a suite of essential tools widely used by professionals across various industries. However, many staff members in educational institutions, including administrative and managerial personnel, often underutilize the full potential of the…