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DAISSy-HOU enhances Education in Green Innovation through the IPR4SC project

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logo-l2p4greenWith great success, the course series entitled “Innovation and Intellectual Property for Green – I2P4Green” was conducted and completed by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU). It served as an innovative educational tool within the framework of the “Developing Skills in Intellectual Property Rights Open Data for Sustainability and Circularity – (IPR4SC)” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

By leveraging effective strategies for securing Intellectual Property (IP), I2P4Green aimed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge to transform green innovations into protected, market-ready products and services.

Specifically, I2P4Green guided learners through the process of turning eco-conscious ideas into sustainable businesses, using intellectual property tools as a strategic lever for growth. The course addressed a critical gap by linking IP education with sustainability, offering a unique learning framework that combines ecological thinking with innovation protection.

I2P4Green was targeted at students, young entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals active in the green economy, ecological design, and sustainable business development. Notably, the course was offered free of charge, in a flexible online format, utilizing Open Educational Resources (OERs), thereby enabling learners from across Europe to access innovative educational material and apply IP principles to real-world environmental challenges.

It is worth highlighting that the I2P4Green course was developed through a partnership of Universities, innovation bodies, and vocational and technical education providers, where DAISSy-HOU played a key role in the successful development and dissemination of the educational content, ensuring both scientific validity and accessibility for participants from diverse educational backgrounds.

It is noteworthy, that the implementation of the IPR4SC European project, included a comprehensive educational program, consisting of I2P4Green, IPR4Data, and Co-Design Jam courses. Each educational action contributes uniquely, to equipping Europe’s innovators with the tools needed so as to excel in digital, green, and circular economic models.

In this light, the IPR4SC project strengthens the capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and vocational training providers to approach intellectual property from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a strong emphasis on digital, green, and entrepreneurial skills.

The IPR4SC is a three-year project, co-funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of ten (10) partners from six (6) European countries (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovenia) and brings together Universities and organizations from across Europe. DAISSY-HOU,  the Greek partner, aims primarely at developing educational programs so as to bridge intellectual property rights management with sustainable entrepreneurship practices.

For more information on the IPR4SC project, and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU launches the implementation of the “4C-FUTURE” European project

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logo-4cfutureThe “4C-FUTURE” project is a newly approved EU initiative that equips students with essential 21st-century skills through gamification and experiential learning. The project aims at enhancing the quality of school education by providing teachers with innovative methodologies for developing the “4Cs“ i.e. Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication. It is currently undergoing by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), as the Greek partner.

More precisely, the “4C-FUTURE” project seeks to support EU school educators by:

  • Developing a 4C-FUTURE Methodology, integrating research findings and teacher feedback to create an effective teaching framework.
  • Creating a Toolset and Guide that includes teaching materials, resources, and engaging activities.
  • Establishing an Online Training Platform for teachers to enhance their professional skills.
  • Conducting Pilot Training Programs to test and refine the methodology.
  • Implementing a Dissemination, Sustainability, and Exploitation Strategy to maximize impact.

The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, the Greek project partner, is involved in all project deliverables, and responsible for developing the 4C Future Online Training Platform, which aims at training educators in innovative teaching methodologies. Leveraging its e-learning and digital pedagogy expertise, DAISSy-HOU will create a user-friendly platform that integrates gamification and experiential learning to enhance teacher engagement.

Furthermore, DAISSy-HOU will ensure that the “4C-FUTURE” platform is accessible by translating and localizing its components for educators in various partner countries while contributing to research on competency-based teaching. Through participation in multiplier events and promotion within academic networks, DAISSy-HOU aims to support the project’s long-term sustainability. By bridging technology and education, DAISSy-HOU equips teachers with the necessary resources, so as to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and classroom communication.

The “4C-FUTURE” is a three-year project (1.12.2024–30.11.2027) funded by the ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant of the EU and is coordinated by the “EPMA” (Czechia) with five (5) partners in four (4) EU member states (Czechia, Greece, Portugal and Bulgaria). DAISSy-HOU will be thoroughly linked for the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, embracing also several respective stakeholders aiming at the multiple exploitation of the project results and its impact.

Stay tuned and find out more about the “4C-FUTURE” project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU Leads the Way in Patent Analysis Education through the IPR4SC Project

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logo-ipr4dataThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) successfully organized a series of courses under the theme IPR4Data, as part of the “Developing Skills in Intellectual Property Rights Open Data for Sustainability and Circularity – (IPR4SC)“ European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The IPR4Data is a comprehensive educational  course aiming at equiping the participants with essential skills in patent analysis, thereby promoting innovation and supporting sustainable economic development.

Specifically, the IPR4Data course was carefully designed to provide an in-depth understanding of how to search for patents, formulate queries, manage data, and interpret results. In this context, trainees participated in a structured curriculum that combined theory and practice, enhancing their ability to apply what they learned in real-world settings.

Indeed, in today’s constantly evolving technological landscape, the ability to navigate and analyze patent information is critical. Therefore, the IPR4Data course addressed this need by offering professionals, students, and researchers meaningful skills for conducting thorough analyses. This training was particularly valuable for individuals working in law firms, corporate R&D departments, and research institutions seeking to strengthen their expertise in intellectual property rights management.

The IPR4Data course series is part of the broader educational program of IPR4SC, which also includes the I2P4Green and Co-Design Jam courses. It represents a significant milestone of the IPR4SC project and enhances the expertise of DAISSy-HOU in this field. The Research Group remains committed to providing high-quality education and training in areas critical to economic growth and sustainability. At the same time, DAISSy-HOU consistently focuses on enhancing citizens’ skills to meet challenges related to intellectual property and innovation, thereby contributing significantly to shaping a highly skilled workforce capable of leveraging patent information for innovation and sustainability.

The IPR4SC is a three-year project, co-funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of ten (10) partners from six (6) European countries (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovenia) and brings together Universities and organizations from across Europe. DAISSY-HOU,  the Greek partner, aims primarely at developing educational programs so as to bridge intellectual property rights management with sustainable entrepreneurship practices.

For more information on the IPR4SC project, and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU and ACHADE invite you to join the Specialisation Course on EDI!

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edify-edu-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the ACHAIA CHAMBER’s DEVELOPMENT ENTITY (ACHADE), invite you to participate in the online specialisation course implemented within the framework of the “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of management EDUcation (EDIFY-EDU”  European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU and ACHADE as the Greek partners. It is addressed to future managers and everyone interested  in improving their skills on the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), so as to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives based on these competencies. Within the framework of this course, the two Greek project partners will give the opportunity for twenty five (25) hybrid practical activities (work based learning) along with the opportunity for mobility in Europe!

More precisely, the EDIFY-EDU Specialisation course addresses training needs and skill gaps identified in the project, as highlighted in the EU report on EDI in business education. It aims to enhance Business & Management training by developing specilaised EDI transversal and digital skills for students and garduates and professionals, aligning with European competence frameworks to support societal transformation.

  • The Specialisation course is offered in English, free of charge, online, open to students and graduates as well as to anyone interested in the EDI topics.
  • The participants will have free access to online educational material, practical activities, case studies and quizzes along with the opportunity for hybrid learning in working conditions, in association with Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) established in the region of Achaia.
  • Learners who complete successfully 75% of the total course modules will be awarded the Specialisation Course Certificate and the Open Badge.
  • Twenty-five (25) students will be selected, so as to conduct a hybrid Work Based Learning activity in a greek enterprise.
  • Five (5) students will be selected, so as to conduct their work based learning in-place at EU enterprises, in one of the EDIFY EDU project partners countries (Ireland, Italy, Finland, Germany).

Furthermore and with regard to the EDIFY-EDU Specialisation course, it is noteworthy that:

  • The course runs from April 7, until June 30, 2025.
  • Registration is already open and is available through the form.
  • A limited number of twenty-five (25) seats is available – a first come first served rule will be applied.
  • Consists of fifteen (15) core modules featuring practical activities and case studies, focusing on transferable and digital skills for professionals and future managers.
  • Offers a flexible schedule with an estimated workload of around ten (10) hours per week, allowing self-paced learning.
  • Includes scheduled online meetings with HOU tutors and ACHADE moderators for guidance and support.
  • Facilitates networking and collaboration with peers and tutors through online forums.
  • Offers five (5) selected participants fully funded mobility opportunity across Europe.
  • Provides Certification and Open Badge aligned with European and national qualification frameworks.
  • Requires at least an intermediate level of English, as all learning materials are in English.

Stay tuned and reserve an early seat at the EDIFY-EDU Specialition Course! Register now in Form!

For more information about the EDIFY-EDU project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU starts implementing the “I-DEMO” European project

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idemo-logoThe “I-DEMO: Innovating Destination Management through Game-Based Tourism” is a newly approved European project that addresses the competencies of tourism professionals by integrating game-based strategies into destination management, fostering innovation, and improving the overall performance of tourism organizations. It is managed by a European consortium with the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) as the Greek partner.

I-DEMO seeks to support EU tourism professionals by equipping them with essential skills in game-based tourism. This will be achieved by:

  • Developing an I-DEMO Skills Profile for Game-Based Tourism, defining the key competencies required for Destination Management Organization (DMO) professionals.
  • Designing and implementing the I-DEMO Online Course “Game-Based Tourism”, providing professional training focused on digital, entrepreneurial, and creative skills.
  • Creating an I-DEMO Toolkit, which includes guidelines and a Visual Virtual Map of EU best practices in gamification for tourism.
  • Organizing an I-DEMO Hackathon, showcasing 40 innovative proposals from 8 EU destinations.
  • Launching a dissemination campaign through webinars, promotional materials, and a handbook featuring successful gamification practices in tourism.

The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU will be actively involved in all project deliverables. Being a key partner, DAISSy-HOU will contribute its educational and technological expertise and it will be responsible for:

  • Coordination of Work Package 2: Leading the Target Group Analysis and Skills Profile work package to identify the competencies necessary for tourism professionals in game-based tourism.
  • Development of Online Learning: Designing and delivering the I-DEMO online course on “Game-Based Tourism”, tailored to the needs of current and future tourism professionals.
  • Research and Analysis: Conducting needs analyses and collaborating with industry experts to develop relevant and practical learning tools.
  • Participation in Multiplier Events: Organizing and contributing to webinars and events to disseminate the project’s outcomes and engage key stakeholders in the tourism sector.
  • Expertise Contribution: Providing technical and educational expertise to ensure high-quality, innovative learning resources aligned with current industry standards.

The I -DEMO is a thirty-month project (1.11.2024–30.04.2027) funded by the “ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant” program of the European Union (EU). It is coordinated by the “Timesis SRL” (Italy) and the consortium includes seven (7) partners in six (6) EU member-states (Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Netherlands, Poland and Portugal). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU will be thoroughly linked for the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, embracing also several respective stakeholders aiming at the multiple exploitation of the project results and its impact.

Stay tuned and find out more about the I-DEMO project and other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

 

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DAISSy-HOU and ACHADE invite you to join the Specialisation Course on EDI!

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edify-edu-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the ACHAIA CHAMBER’s DEVELOPMENT ENTITY (ACHADE), invite you to participate in the online specialisation course implemented within the framework of the “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of management EDUcation (EDIFY-EDU”  European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU and ACHADE as the Greek partners. It is addressed to future managers and everyone interested  in improving their skills on the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), so as to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives based on these competencies. Within the framework of this course, the two Greek project partners will give the opportunity for twenty five (25) hybrid practical activities (work based learning) along with the opportunity for two (2) mobility actions in Europe!

More precisely, the EDIFY-EDU Specialisation course addresses training needs and skill gaps identified in the project, as highlighted in the EU report on EDI in business education. It aims to enhance Business & Management training by developing specilaised EDI transversal and digital skills for students and garduates and professionals, aligning with European competence frameworks to support societal transformation.

  • The Specialisation course is offered in English, free of charge, online, open to students and graduates as well as to anyone interested in the EDI topics.
  • The participants will have free access to online educational material, practical activities, case studies and quizzes along with the opportunity for hybrid learning in working conditions, in association with Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) established in the region of Achaia.
  • Learners who complete successfully 75% of the total course modules will be awarded the Specialisation Course Certificate and the Open Badge.
  • Five (5) students will be selected, so as to participate in the Spring School, to be organised in May 2025, in Vienna, Austria (all types of costs will be covered by the project).
  • Twenty-five (25) students will be selected, so as to conduct a hybrid Work Based Learning activity in a greek enterprise.
  • Five (5) students will be selected, so as to conduct their work based learning in-place at EU enterprises, in one of the EDIFY EDU project partners countries (Ireland, Italy, Finland, Germany).

Furthermore and with regard to the EDIFY-EDU Specialisation course, it is noteworthy that:

  • The course runs from April 7, until June 30, 2025.
  • Registration is already open and is available through the form.
  • A limited number of twenty-five (25) seats is available – a first come first served rule will be applied.
  • Consists of fifteen (15) core modules featuring practical activities and case studies, focusing on transferable and digital skills for professionals and future managers.
  • Offers a flexible schedule with an estimated workload of around ten (10) hours per week, allowing self-paced learning.
  • Includes scheduled online meetings with HOU tutors and ACHADE moderators for guidance and support.
  • Facilitates networking and collaboration with peers and tutors through online forums.
  • Offers selected participants fully funded mobility opportunities across Europe.
  • Provides Certification and Open Badge aligned with European and national qualification frameworks.
  • Requires at least an intermediate level of English, as all learning materials are in English.

Stay tuned and reserve an early seat at the EDIFY-EDU Specialition Course! Register now in Form!

For more information about the EDIFY-EDU project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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Κάλεσμα της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ για συμμετοχή στην πανευρωπαϊκή καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025»

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ADWeeks2025Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ), ο Εθνικός Συντονιστής της πανευρωπαϊκής καμπάνιας «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» στην Ελλάδα, προσκαλεί κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο φορέα για συμμετοχή στην εν λόγω πρωτοβουλία. Γενικός στόχος της καμπάνιας είναι η ενίσχυση κι υποστήριξη των φορέων στην ανάδειξη, προβολή και διάχυση, σε πανευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο, των δράσεων τους αναφορικά με τις ψηφιακές δεξιότητες.

Συγκεκριμένα, η φετινή καμπάνια θα λάβει χώρα από τις 17 Μαρτίου έως τις 4 Απριλίου 2025 κι έχει κεντρική θεματική  «Καταρτισμένοι Ψηφιακοί Πολίτες-Καταρτισμένες Ψηφιακές Πολίτισσες». Η συγκεκριμένη πρωτοβουλία διοργανώνεται για σειρά ετών από την ALL DIGITAL (AD), ένα από τα κορυφαία πανευρωπαϊκά Δίκτυα με έδρα τις Βρυξέλλες, της οποίας μέλος είναι και η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ. Με σκοπό την ορθή διαχείριση του ψηφιακού μετασχηματισμού, η φετινή καμπάνια δίνει έμφαση στον «εξοπλισμό» των Ευρωπαίων πολιτών και πολιτισσών προκειμένου να συμμετέχουν ενεργά στην κοινωνία νιώθοντας αυτοπεποίθηση και με συμπεριληπτικούς, υπεύθυνους και σύγχρονους τρόπους.

Η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ είναι ενεργό μέλος του Δικτύου AD επί σειρά ετών και ως Εθνικός Συντονιστής υποστηρίζει την καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» ενισχύοντας την προβολή και τη διάχυση συναφών καλών πρακτικών στην Ελλάδα. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του ΕΑΠ προσκαλεί σχολεία όλων των βαθμίδων, εκπαιδευτικούς οργανισμούς, παρόχους Επαγγελματικής Εκπαίδευσης και Κατάρτισης (ΕΕΚ), Κέντρα δια βίου μάθησης, Βιβλιοθήκες, συλλογικότητες και οργανώσεις της κοινωνίας των πολιτών, κοινωνικές επιχειρήσεις καθώς και κάθε φορέα που ενδιαφέρεται ή/και εμπλέκεται στην οργάνωση δράσεων για τη ψηφιακή συμπερίληψη, την ενδυνάμωση και την απόκτηση ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων, να λάβουν μέρος στην πρωτοβουλία «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025».

  • Αναλυτικές πληροφορίες για την καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» είναι διαθέσιμες στην ιστοσελίδα: www.alldigitalweeks.eu.
  • Η συμμετοχή στην καμπάνια είναι δωρεάν και γίνεται μέσω μίας απλής και γρήγορης εγγραφής.
  • Κάθε ενδιαφερόμενος φορέας που επιθυμεί να υλοποιήσει συναφή δράση, μπορεί να την εντάξει στην καμπάνια και να πετύχει τη μέγιστη δυνατή προβολή της σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο. Αυτό είναι δυνατό, με την απλή καταγραφή των στοιχείων της εκδήλωσης στον ειδικό «χάρτη» που είναι ενεργός για εγγραφές από το Μάρτιο 2025 έως και τη λήξη της καμπάνιας.
  • Για την περαιτέρω προβολή σε εθνικό και διεθνές επίπεδο, ο φορέας που πρόκειται να διοργανώσει κάποια δράση, εφόσον την ενσωματώσει στο χάρτη, μπορεί να ενημερώσει στέλνοντας μήνυμα στο info@daissy.eap.gr. Με αυτό τον τρόπο, η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, ως Εθνικός Συντονιστής, θα ενισχύσει την προβολή της δράσης, μέσω των δικών της διαύλων επικοινωνίας και δικτύου επαφών.
  • Μείνετε συντονισμένοι/συντονισμένες και ενημερωθείτε για την πορεία εξέλιξης της ενημερωτικής εκστρατείας ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025, σε εθνικό και ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις δράσεις και τα έργα της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ:

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Η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ υποστηρίζει τη δραστηριοποίηση φορέων στην καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025»

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ADWeeks2025Η ALL DIGITAL (AD), ένα από τα κορυφαία πανευρωπαϊκά Δίκτυα με έδρα τις Βρυξέλλες, συντονίζει την καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks» που πραγματεύεται την επείγουσα ανάγκη για ψηφιακή επάρκεια, καθώς το 90% των θέσεων εργασίας απαιτούν πλέον τουλάχιστον βασικές ψηφιακές δεξιότητες. Είναι αξιοσημείωτο, ότι για περισσότερα από 15 συναπτά χρόνια, η εν λόγω καμπάνια έχει δώσει τη δυνατότητα σε πάνω από 1,5 εκατομμύριο  Ευρωπαίες και Ευρωπαίους να ενισχύσουν την προβολή της θεματικής των ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων.

Η φετινή πανευρωπαϊκή καμπάνια λαμβάνει χώρα από τις 17 Μαρτίου έως τις 4 Απριλίου 2025, έχει κεντρική θεματική «Καταρτισμένοι Ψηφιακοί Πολίτες-Καταρτισμένες Ψηφιακές Πολίτισσες», υποστηρίζεται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή και διασυνδέεται με το 2025 Ευρωπαϊκό Έτος με θέμα «Εκπαίδευση για την Ψηφιακή Πολιτότητα», μια πρωτοβουλία του Συμβουλίου της Ευρώπης,.

Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ), ενεργό μέλος του Δικτύου AD επί σειρά ετών, είναι ο Εθνικός Συντονιστής της καμπάνιας «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» και προσκαλεί κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο φορέα να λάβει μέρος σε αυτήν ενισχύοντας έτσι την προβολή των δράσεων του.

  • Αναλυτικές πληροφορίες για την καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» είναι διαθέσιμες στην ιστοσελίδα: www.alldigitalweeks.eu.
  • Η συμμετοχή στην καμπάνια είναι δωρεάν και γίνεται μέσω μίας απλής και γρήγορης εγγραφής.
  • Κάθε ενδιαφερόμενος φορέας που επιθυμεί να υλοποιήσει συναφή δράση, μπορεί να την εντάξει στην καμπάνια και να πετύχει τη μέγιστη δυνατή προβολή της σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο. Αυτό είναι δυνατό, με την απλή καταγραφή των στοιχείων της εκδήλωσης στον ειδικό «χάρτη» που είναι ενεργός για εγγραφές από το Μάρτιο 2025 έως και τη λήξη της καμπάνιας.
  • Για την περαιτέρω προβολή σε εθνικό και διεθνές επίπεδο, ο φορέας που πρόκειται να διοργανώσει κάποια δράση, εφόσον την ενσωματώσει στο χάρτη, μπορεί να ενημερώσει στέλνοντας μήνυμα στο info@daissy.eap.gr. Με αυτό τον τρόπο, η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, ως Εθνικός Συντονιστής, θα ενισχύσει την προβολή της δράσης, μέσω των δικών της διαύλων επικοινωνίας και δικτύου επαφών.

Μείνετε συντονισμένες/ συντονισμένοι και ενημερωθείτε για την πορεία εξέλιξης της ενημερωτικής καμπάνιας «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» σε εθνικό και ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις δράσεις και τα έργα της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ:

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DAISSy-HOU joined the Kick-off Meeting of the SMARCO project

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logo-smarcoOn 19th and 20th February 2025, the consortium of the “SMARCO – SMARt COmmunities Skills Development in Europe” European project met at the launching Transnational Partners’ Meeting (TPM), in Brussels and kicked-off its implementation. The scheme includes twenty-one (21) organisations from all over Europe and the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), is the Greek partner.

More precisely, SMARCO focuses on supporting the skills development for resilient smart communities, directly supports the EU Skills Agenda, and aligns with the Digital Ecosystem Large Scale Partnership’s mission about contributing to the targets of the Digital Decade. The involvement of external stakeholders, through the External Advisory Board and the Large-Scale Partnership for the Digital Ecosystem, are crucial for the project’s success.

Furthermore, SMARCO strives to become a unique one-stop-shop for smart community skills focusing on three main objectives:

  • Addressing the skills gaps of smart city engineers and public procurers through the development of modern upskilling courses and training programmes.
  • Granting flexible learning, trans-national dimension and learning mobility, as well as a wide recognition of trainings through the development of micro-credentials, training certificates and wider certification scheme.
  • Creating a sustainable community of stakeholders related to the skills of smart communities via participating in the Pact for Skills.

Understanding the concept of smart communities governs horizontally the whole project implementation, and is linked to increasing economic competitiveness, social well-being, resilience and sustainability, meanwhile ensuring a human-centered approach.

In particular, during the two-day kick-off meeting of SMARCO, the various phases of the project implementation were analyzed and the targeted results were agreed upon. At the initial phase, partners will conduct a needs assessment, so as to identify, both the demand for smart communities’ skills and the already existing educational resources, projects, initiatives and best practices. Furthermore, a modern short-term upskilling training will be piloted with learners in twelve (12) European countries, and additionally, train-the-trainer materials will be created and promoted towards European Digital Innovation Hubs.

Throughout its evolvement, SMARCO will provide smart communities’ engineers and public administrations’ staff with Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education Training (VET) programmes which offer the most comprehensive and effective results.

At least four-hundred (400) learners will be engaged in the testing and evaluation phase, aiming at measuring the success of the training program and collecting feedback, in order to improve the learning outcomes. Finally, emphasis will be put to creating a certification framework, so as to leverage micro-credentials and to acknowledge the specific acquired skills.

Additionally, by the end of the SMARCO Project, it is expected that more than two-hundred (200) decision-makers will be included in roundtable workshops, ten (10) VET courses will be developed, and a minimum of a hundred (100) learning resources will be collected and developed for HE curricula.

The final conference will mark the completion of the project’s implementation, where over a hundred (100) participants will join in and the consortium will present both a retrospective of the successfully achieved project’s results and its impact on the smart communities’ experts, with regard to  the digital, green, resilience and sustainability skills.

F SMARCO is a four-year project, funded by the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of twenty-one (21) partners from twelve (12) European countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Romania and Spain), with the DAISSy-HOU, as the Greek partner. The Research Group is involved in all SMARCO deliverables, having the responsibility for the instructional design and development of the educational content of the Higher Education curricula, as well as for the development of the SMARCO e-learning platforms.

For more information on the SMARCO project, and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

ADWeeks2025

Η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ προσκαλεί φορείς στην πανευρωπαϊκή καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025»

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ADWeeks2025Για περισσότερα από 15 συναπτά χρόνια, η καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks» έχει δώσει τη δυνατότητα σε πάνω από 1,5 εκατομμύριο  Ευρωπαίες και Ευρωπαίους να ενισχύσουν την προβολή της θεματικής των ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων. Με την υποστήριξη της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής και σε σύνδεση με το 2025 Ευρωπαϊκό Έτος με θέμα «Εκπαίδευση για την Ψηφιακή Πολιτότητα», μια πρωτοβουλία του Συμβουλίου της Ευρώπης, η εν λόγω καμπάνια αναφέρεται στην επείγουσα ανάγκη για ψηφιακή επάρκεια, καθώς το 90% των θέσεων εργασίας απαιτούν πλέον τουλάχιστον βασικές ψηφιακές δεξιότητες.

Η ALL DIGITAL (AD), ένα από τα κορυφαία πανευρωπαϊκά Δίκτυα με έδρα τις Βρυξέλλες, συντονίζει την καμπάνια, η οποία φέτος λαμβάνει χώρα από τις 17 Μαρτίου έως τις 4 Απριλίου 2025 κι έχει κεντρική θεματική «Καταρτισμένοι Ψηφιακοί Πολίτες-Καταρτισμένες Ψηφιακές Πολίτισσες». Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ), ενεργό μέλος του Δικτύου AD επί σειρά ετών, είναι ο Εθνικός Συντονιστής της καμπάνιας «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» και προσκαλεί κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο φορέα να λάβει μέρος σε αυτήν ενισχύοντας έτσι την προβολή των δράσεων του.

  • Αναλυτικές πληροφορίες για την καμπάνια «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» είναι διαθέσιμες στην ιστοσελίδα: www.alldigitalweeks.eu.
  • Η συμμετοχή στην καμπάνια είναι δωρεάν και γίνεται μέσω μίας απλής και γρήγορης εγγραφής.
  • Κάθε ενδιαφερόμενος φορέας που επιθυμεί να υλοποιήσει συναφή δράση, μπορεί να την εντάξει στην καμπάνια και να πετύχει τη μέγιστη δυνατή προβολή της σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο. Αυτό είναι δυνατό, με την απλή καταγραφή των στοιχείων της εκδήλωσης στον ειδικό «χάρτη» που είναι ενεργός για εγγραφές από το Μάρτιο 2025 έως και τη λήξη της καμπάνιας.
  • Για την περαιτέρω προβολή σε εθνικό και διεθνές επίπεδο, ο φορέας που πρόκειται να διοργανώσει κάποια δράση, εφόσον την ενσωματώσει στο χάρτη, μπορεί να ενημερώσει στέλνοντας μήνυμα στο info@daissy.eap.gr. Με αυτό τον τρόπο, η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, ως Εθνικός Συντονιστής, θα ενισχύσει την προβολή της δράσης, μέσω των δικών της διαύλων επικοινωνίας και δικτύου επαφών.
  • Μείνετε συντονισμένες/ συντονισμένοι και ενημερωθείτε για την πορεία εξέλιξης της ενημερωτικής καμπάνιας «ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025» σε εθνικό και ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις δράσεις και τα έργα της DAISSy-ΕΑΠ: