Digital Tools for Innovative and Collaborative Teaching

Course Description

This course helps educators explore how to make teaching processes more innovative and collaborative using digital tools. Participants will examine the impact of digital transformation on education and learn how to support innovative teaching methods and collaborative learning strategies with digital tools. This course aligns with the Erasmus+ program’s priority on digital transformation.

Course Methodology

The course is based on activity-based learning and group work. Participants will experience teaching with digital tools through practical activities and learn how to integrate these tools into educational settings. Each day, practical sessions will be complemented with brief theoretical content. The course will include references to articles and EU sources.

Course Objectives

  • To teach participants innovative teaching strategies using digital tools.
  • To create collaborative learning environments using digital tools.
  • To develop projects for digital transformation and innovative teaching.
  • To integrate digital skills into educational settings in line with Erasmus+ priorities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Participants will be able to implement innovative and collaborative teaching strategies using digital tools.
  • They will develop education projects with digital tools.
  • They will create collaborative learning environments for students.
  • Participants will actively use digital tools in their classrooms to enhance student interaction.

Tentative daily programme

Day 1: Basics of Digital Tools and Innovation in Education
  • Warm-up Activity (Describe Yourself in One Word)
  • What are Digital Tools?
  • Innovative Approaches in Education
  • Snack and Coffee Break
  • Group Work: Developing Innovative Teaching Strategies with Digital Tools
  • Coffee Break
  • Hands-on Activity: Using Digital Tools in the Classroom
Day 2: Collaborative Learning and Digital Tools
  • Warm-up Activity (Pairing Game)
  • Collaborative Learning Models and Digital Tools
  • Group Work: Developing a Collaborative Learning Project with Digital Tools
  • Snack and Coffee Break
  • Project Presentations: Digital Tools for Collaborative Learning
  • Coffee Break
  • Hands-on Activity: Supporting Learning with Digital Tools
Day 3: Digital Transformation and Assessment
  • Warm-up Activity (Find a Concept Related to Digital Transformation)
  • Impact of Digital Transformation on Education
  • Group Work: Assessment Techniques Using Digital Tools
  • Snack and Coffee Break
  • Group Presentations: Assessment Projects Using Digital Tools
  • Coffee Break
  • Hands-on Activity: Digital Assessment Tools
Day 4: Digital Teaching and Innovation
  • Digital Innovation in Education
  • Hands-on Activity: Developing a Digital Innovation Project
  • Snack and Coffee Break
  • Project Presentations
  • Coffee Break
  • Democratic Participation and Digital Transformation
Day 5: Course Evaluation and Conclusion
  • General Course Evaluation
  • Evaluation Survey and Feedback
  • Snack and Coffee Break
  • Participants’ Evaluation of Future Projects, Collaborations, and Partnerships
  • Coffee Break
  • Certificate Ceremony

At the End of the Course

  • Participants will receive their certificates.
  • Participants will provide a general evaluation of the course and complete the event survey.
  • Participants will receive course materials, videos, photos, and PDF documents in both digital and print formats.

Follow-up and Support

After the course, participants will receive all course materials both digitally and in print. An email group will be created for idea exchange, and self-evaluation materials will be provided.

 

*Please note that course activities and content may vary depending on participants’ preferences and the instructor leading the session. Any changes to the course are at the discretion of the instructor. If there is a specific topic you would like to include in the course content, please let us know in advance.