In today’s digital age, effective use of technology is essential for modern teaching. This 7-day course equips teachers with practical ICT skills, enabling them to incorporate free Web 2.0 tools into their everyday lessons. Participants will explore how to create engaging online content, enhance student collaboration, and integrate European cultural heritage into their teaching.

Course Highlights:

– Level 7 EQC Certification: Attendees will receive a prestigious Level 7 EQC Certificate, Europass Certificate Supplement, and 10 transferable ECVET points, enhancing their professional qualifications.

– Hands-on ICT Training: Learn to use blogs, wikis, and other Web 2.0 tools to enhance student engagement and collaboration in the classroom.

– Cultural Integration: Combine ICT skills with European culture by creating online lessons inspired by local historical sites such as Ancient Messini or the historical center of Kalamata.

– Real-World Application: Put your new skills to practice by developing online lessons based on real-time study visits to local places of interest.

– Collaborative Learning: Work with peers from across Europe to share experiences, exchange best practices, and develop collaborative teaching projects.

Why ICT Matters in Education:

As technology reshapes the world of education, teachers must stay ahead of the curve by incorporating ICT tools that foster interactive learning. This course empowers educators to confidently use Web 2.0 tools, making digital learning more accessible and engaging for students, regardless of their technological background.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

– Master the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, and online presentations in their classrooms.

– Learn how to make ICT tools easy and accessible for teachers with limited computer skills.

– Gain familiarity with project-based learning and collaborative online tools like wikis.

– Use ICT to design educational activities that promote cultural heritage and student engagement.

– Confidently use tablets or laptops to enhance classroom instruction.

– Improve English language competence, particularly in using ICT and educational technology.

– Develop a stronger sense of European citizenship and identity through shared experiences with educators from across Europe.

– Understand and apply the Europass tool for professional development.

Course Content:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ICT tools that are both practical and easy to use in a classroom setting:

– Web 2.0 Tools: Blogs (WordPress, Blogger), collaborative teaching with Wikispaces, and online presentations with Prezi.

– Website Creation: Learn to create simple websites using platforms like Weebly, including administration, templates, widgets, and plugins.

– Collaborative Learning: Explore how to enhance collaborative learning using online tools, and apply these skills through project-based learning.

– Cultural Integration: Use ICT tools to create lessons that link European culture and history with classroom teaching, using local sites like Ancient Messini as inspiration.

– Real-Time Application: Practice your new skills through interactive, hands-on activities that combine ICT with cultural education.

Methodology:

This course is designed around practical, hands-on learning, with a focus on collaboration and peer-to-peer exchange. Participants will engage in interactive lessons in a fully equipped computer lab, while also exploring how technology can be applied beyond the classroom. By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and skills to use Web 2.0 tools effectively in their own teaching environments.

Unique Learning Opportunities:

– Study Visits: Participants will have the option to visit local schools, including those specializing in special needs education, vocational training, and disadvantaged communities. These study visits provide valuable insights into how ICT is used in different educational settings. There is no extra cost for these study visits.

– Gamified City Tour: Engage in a gamified tour of Kalamata, where participants will discover how to integrate ICT into outdoor learning experiences.

– Historical Site Visit: Explore local historical sites like Ancient Messini, combining non-formal European history learning with ICT applications. There is no extra cost for these outdoor learning activities.

Social Programme:

An optional social programme offers participants the chance to experience Greek culture and network with peers. Activities may include intercultural nights, group dinners at local restaurants, and excursions to nearby attractions. Participants are responsible for the cost of meals, drinks, and any additional excursions, including transportation or entry fees for museums.

Who is This Course For?

This course is ideal for teachers of all subjects who want to enhance their ICT skills and integrate technology into their lessons. It is particularly suited for educators looking to improve student engagement, encourage collaborative learning, and incorporate European culture into their teaching.

Tailored to Your Needs:

– The course is highly customizable, starting with a pre-course questionnaire to ensure that training is adapted to each participant’s needs and experience.

– After the course, you’ll receive comprehensive materials, lesson plans, and resources to implement in your own classroom.

Duration and flexibility:

The course is typically 7 days at a cost of €560, but adjustments can be made for shorter or longer courses depending on grant requirements.

Venue and flexibility:

We offer our standard courses at Kalamata, a nice sea-side city in the south of Greece famous for its eponymous olives and olive oil.

It’s a quiet top golf destination and the Telegraph has included it in Europe’s 13 must-visit cities. Here’s a taster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9lpkTfvR8Y&ab_channel=%CE%94%CE%AE%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%82%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%B1%CE%BC%CE%AC%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%82

Would you like to know what else you can in Kalamata? Check this site: https://experienceskalamata.com/

But, would you like to have the course at another part of Greece or country? Drop us a line to see what we can do for you!

Course confirmation

We have never canceled a course. We offer our standard courses only at our headquarters in Kalamata and only a few times per year. As a result, on top of being able to offer quality services all around, we do not have to meet any certain number of participants to cope with expenses.

Join a European Community:

As part of a European-wide initiative, this course offers you a valuable opportunity to collaborate with peers from across Europe, contributing to your professional growth while deepening your European identity.

Available Dates

• 2024
  • 18.02.2024 – 24.02.2024
  • 14.04.2024 – 20.04.2024
  • 12.05.2024 – 18.05.2024
  • 30.06.2024 – 06.07.2024
  • 03.11.2024 – 09.11.2024
• 2025
  • 16.02.2025 – 22.02.2025
  • 04.05.2025 – 10.05.2025
  • 06.07.2025 – 12.07.2025
  • 02.11.2025 – 08.11.2025

Accommodation

During your stay here you can stay wherever you want. However, we do propose accommodation, which we can book for you and from which we offer free transfers to all course sites and activities.

Pre-payments

We do not ask for money upfront. You can pay whenever you want including when you arrive here.