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DAISSy / HOU organizes the national event entitled “The use of digital solutions in vocational training and education” within UpDATE project

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UPDATE-posterThe DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University invites you to participate in the info day entitled “The use of digital solutions in vocational training and education”, which will take place on Friday 11 November 2022 at 18.00, at the “Byzantino” Hotel in Patras. The event will be in Greek.

The DAISSy research group – HOU participates as a partner in the actions of the project User-friendly Practical Distance Active Training Experience – UPDATE [2021-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000032930], funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission. The UpDATE project (https://www.update-project.eu/), with a duration of 24 months, aims to strengthen and implement a digital ecosystem for vocational training by collecting and developing digital and technological solutions and enhancing the updating of digital skills of vocational education and training teachers and trainers. The overall objective of the project is to improve the quality of vocational training provided by VET organisations – with a view to increasing the learning opportunities, integration and training success of trainees, as well as their employability – by enhancing the capacities of trainers and instructors to implement blended and distance learning formats and to apply new technologies to vocational training activities with a high practical content.

The event is addressed to individuals and representatives of associations, institutions and bodies at local, national and European level. In particular, it is addressed to vocational education and training providers, apprenticeship advisors, vocational training teachers, decision-makers, researchers and education professionals.

Physical participation in the event is open to all. Participants who opt for online attendance will be connected via the Zoom platform. The event will be held in Greek.

Certificates of participation will be provided. For any information, please contact info@daissy.eap.gr

For more information:

  • Website: https://update-project.eu/ – http://daissy.eap.gr
  • Facebook: @update.project.22 – @DAISSyResearchGroup
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup
  • Twitter: @daissy_research
  • Email: info@daissy.eap.gr
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Press release for the NICHE multiplier event

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niche-logoOn Friday 23 September 2022, at 18:00 – 20:00, the DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University organized the Greek dissemination event of the results of the European project NICHE, entitled “Enhancing Entrepreneurship in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage”, at the hotel “Byzantino”, in Patras.

In the first part of the multiplier event, the team of NICHE project presented the objectives, the results of the project as well as the importance of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the professions mapped in the framework of the project, based on the ESCO platform. The NICHE project aimed to map the training needs and then train people employees in the intangible cultural heritage of their country. The NICHE online training programme with 10 modules, which was designed and offered to enhance entrepreneurship in the intangible cultural heritage sector, was also presented.

Important speeches by guest speakers on topics related to intangible cultural heritage followed. Specifically, Mrs. Eleni Kyrioti, Secondary Education Teacher and NICHE trainee, presented the stages of registration of a cultural element in the National Repository, the criteria and examples of intangible cultural heritage that she has identified in the island of Thassos.

From the city of Patras and its Carnival, Mr. Fotis Louridas, as a member of the longest-standing crew of a cultural phenomenon for the city, spoke about his experience and the importance of listing the Carnival of Patras in the National Repository.

Mr. Konstantinos Nikoloutsos, President of the Ilia Chamber of Commerce, made a brief reference to the project “PRONACUL – Cultural heritage as a lever for development”, stressing the importance of a common strategy for the management of cultural and natural heritage in the Adriatic.

The second part of the event, included presentations of two European projects in which the Hellenic Open University participates as partner. DAISSy – EAP researchers presented the BIBLIO project which aims the training of professionals working in libraries and the EUHeritage online course which is offered again in 2022 and registration is open! The EUHeritage project aimed to the training of professionals in cultural management.

The event was attended by 25 people from education and research sector as well as professionals from the field of culture.

 

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DAISSy / HOU participates in the new project «CRISIS – SEER – The STE(A)M Education European Roadmap»

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crisis-seer-meetingThe DAISSy research group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) (http://daissy.eap.gr/en/) participates in the activities of the new project entitled “SEER – The STE(A)M Education European Roadmap”, which is co-funded by the horizon Europe Programme. The SEER project (with a duration of 36 months) is implemented by a consortium of 6 partners from an equal number of countries (Greece, Cyprus, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Italy), in which internationally recognized institutions/bodies participate in research and formulation of policies related to STE(A)M education, under the coordination of the European Schoolnet (European Schoolnet), whose members are the Ministries Education of European countries. Its main purpose is to study the current status of STE(A)M education in Europe, collect practices and policies, talk to the community of STE(A)M educators through the Scientix platform (http://www.scientix. eu/) and analyze the gaps and needs in order to produce the road map of the implementation of integrated STE(A)M education in Europe.

On October 13 and 14, 2022, the kick off meeting of the project took place in Brussels, hosted by the European School Network. A total of 10 representatives of the project partners participated in the meeting. On the first day, general information about the project was presented and a detailed discussion was held on the implementation methodology during the first year of its time table. Specifically, the work plan to define current trends, goals and innovative practices in STE(A)M education at European level was presented by the University of Education Freiburg, the methodology for analyzing the needs of key stakeholders and the impact of existing gaps in STE(A)M education was presented by the DAISSy research group of the HOU, while the requirements for the development of the STE(A)M education evaluation and certification framework and tools were described by the University of Cyprus. Finally, issues of the visual identity of the project were discussed and a visit was made to the “Future Classroom Lab” space at the facilities of the European School Network. On the second day, issues of communication, visibility and dissemination of the project results were discussed and a brainstorming session regarding the layout and structure of the STE(A)M education roadmap took place.

For more information on the activities of the DAISSy research team:

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The DAISSy-HOU presented the BIBLIO activities in Greece within the project TPM and the project event at ALL DIGITAL SUMMIT 2022

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biblio-logoThe “BIBLIO: Boosting digital skills ad competencies for librarians in Europe” EU project is honored to be presented at the ALL DIGITAL Summit 2022 focusing on “Shaping DIGITAL transformation with and for ALL” and implemented on-site in Prague (28-30.9.2022)!

More precisely and within the thematic circle of “SHAPING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AT EUROPEAN LEVEL”, a significant workshop entitled “BIBLIO work-based learning and the Digitization Activities of the National Library of the Czech Republic” was implemented on 29th September 2022 (14.15-15.30 CET), where the BIBLIO Work Based Learning (WBL) activities were presented.

The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) took part in the event, by emphasizing on the experience gained by the implementation of the BIBLIO WBL activities in Greece and their impact on the library professionals, who joined them. The speech was delivered by Foteini GATOMATI, Project Manager of BIBLIO in DAISSy-HOU, who presented the positive feedback of the WBL trainee experience. She also showcased the innovative ideas to be implemented in Greek libraries, and she explained how they were formed, as a valuable outcome of applying the BIBLIO training methodology, in practice.

A more detailed description of the content is available on the event site, along with the event program.

In addition, the DAISSy-HOU joined the BIBLIO Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM) which was implemented on 27th – 28th September 2022 with success. All partners joined it and had the opportunity to an in-depth presentation of how the project evolves in every BIBLIO country, the difficulties faced and the ways to overcome the obstacles, the next steps and milestones to be completed. Emphasis was put on the MOOC evaluation, WBL experience and future dissemination activities.

  • The AD Summit 2022 was implemented on site. In parallel, specific sessions provided the opportunity for online attendance. The events triggered the interest of academics, researchers, policymakers, experts and stakeholders in the digital skills, professionals in the sectors of culture, education, environment, etc.
  • The DAISSy Research Group of HOU is a member of the ALL DIGITAL network, is the Greek partner of the BIBLIO EU project (ERASMUS+ / 612411-EPP-1-2019-1-IT-EPPKA2-SSA) and implements it, in cooperation with the Distance Library and Documentation Centre (DLIC) of the HOU, associate partner.

Stay tuned and remember to visit the site of the BIBLIO project and to check the “Stories” of the BILBIO partners! https://www.biblio-project.eu/stories/

For more information about the BIBLIO project as well as other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

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Εργαλείο αυτό-αξιολόγησης σε σχέση με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο

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Το εργαλείο αυτό-αξιολόγησης σε σχέση με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο (Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool), που αναπτύχθηκε από την ερευνητική ομάδα της DAISSy στα πλαίσια του έργου LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online είναι πλέον διαθέσιμο.

https://www.lead-online.eu/el/

Το εργαλείο απευθύνεται τόσο σε μαθητές (14 ετών και άνω) όσο και σε εκπαιδευτικούς, δημοσιογράφους, ακτιβιστές των μέσων κοινωνικής δικτύωσης και άλλους ρόλους που σχετίζονται με το ζήτημα, και έχει ως στόχο να καταγράψει τις υπάρχουσες απόψεις και στάσεις τους γύρω από το φαινόμενο της ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο, αλλά και να υποστηρίξει τους συμμετέχοντες στο να καταλάβουν τη φύση και την έκταση του φαινομένου.

Τα αποτελέσματά του θα συμβάλλουν στη συνέχεια στο σχεδιασμό ενός διαδραστικού παιχνιδιού (Hate out Game!) που θα βασίζεται σε ρεαλιστικά σενάρια, με απώτερο στόχο την εκπαίδευση του χρήστη στον αποτελεσματικό εντοπισμό και αντιμετώπιση του φαινομένου της ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

Σας καλούμε να συμπληρώσετε το τεστ και να συμβάλετε στην προσπάθεια μας για την αντιμετώπιση του φαινομένου της ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

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Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του ΕΑΠ διοργανώνει συνεδρία με θέμα το ψηφιακό γραμματισμό ως πρωταγωνιστής στην ανάπτυξη Πράσινων, Ψηφιακών και Επιχειρησιακών δεξιοτήτων στο πλαίσιο της εκδήλωσης DAISSy Days 2022

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erasmus-days-2022Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου, με ιδιαίτερη χαρά σας προσκαλεί στη συνεδρία με τίτλο “Ο ψηφιακός γραμματισμός πρωταγωνιστεί στην ανάπτυξη Πράσινων, Ψηφιακών και Επιχειρησιακών δεξιοτήτων“, η οποία θα λάβει χώρα διαδικτυακά την Πέμπτη 13 Οκτωβρίου 2022 στις 17:30. Η εκδήλωση αυτή θα διαρκέσει 1,30 ώρα και θα εστιάσει στην παρουσίαση έργων και δράσεων της ομάδας DAISSy στην εκπαίδευση. Θα παρουσιαστούν θέματα σχετικά με την ενίσχυση πράσινων, ψηφιακών και επιχειρησιακών δεξιοτήτων με την εφαρμογή αυτών σε σχολεία πρωτοβάθμιας και δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, σε ιδρύματα τριτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης και φορείς επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης.

Η εκδήλωση απευθύνεται κυρίως σε εκπαιδευτικούς και εκπαιδευτές/τριες από όλες τις βαθμίδες και τύπους εκπαίδευσης, ερευνητές/τριες, φοιτητές/τριες και μαθητές/τριες, και γενικά άτομα που ενδιαφέρονται για το σχεδιασμό πολιτικών και την υλοποίηση δράσεων σχετικών με την ανάπτυξη Πράσινων, Ψηφιακών και Επιχειρησιακών δεξιοτήτων.

Όποιος/α επιθυμεί να παρακολουθήσει τη συνεδρία, μπορεί να το κάνει μέσω αυτού του Zoom Μeeting (Meeting ID: 860 9989 7708
Passcode: 307951).

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τη δράση DAISSy Days και λοιπές δράσεις της DAISSy:

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DAISSy-HOU joins ERASMUS DAYS by organizing an ONLINE info-day on Culture and Tourism within DAISSy Days 2022!

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erasmus-days-2022The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University invites you to take part in the online event entitled “Digital competences in a cutting edge role for the Culture and Tourism professionals”, organized online and in Greek (Thursday 13th October 2022, 19.00-20.30 Greek time).

The event focuses on what digital transformation implies in the sectors of culture and tourism and its impact on the development of the respective professionals. This objective is achieved through the presentation of the milestones of EU projects undergoing and/or completed by the organizer, as well as the exchange with main actors involved in this process. Emphasis is put to the interaction with the participants through a vivid sharing of views.

  • The online event is targeted to policymakers, academics and students, experts and stakeholders as well as to everybody interested in the digital competences in the tourism and culture sectors.
  • In particular, the event is included in the “DAISSy Days 2022” initiative organized by the DAISSy-HOU, to celebrate the “ERASMUS DAYS 2022”. This is an innovative initiative of the DAISSy-HOU, sharing a valuable experience in the implementation of European projects, including numerous currently ongoing projects also funded by the ERASMUS+ EU program.
  • Participation is free of charge! Please, join through the Zoom platform:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84328725319?pwd=bmQ0NEVyRHRIV2N6dGJkbE5GV1AzQT09
    Meeting ID: 843 2872 5319
    Passcode: 834850By participating in the event, you give us your consent to video recording and release by DAISSy – HOU.

Download the agenda.

Stay tuned and find out more information about the DAISSy-HOU and its activities:

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Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του ΕΑΠ διοργανώνει συνεδρία με θέμα την εκπαίδευση STE(A)M στο πλαίσιο της εκδήλωσης DAISSy Days 2022

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Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου, με ιδιαίτερη χαρά σας προσκαλεί στη συνεδρία με τίτλο “Δυνατότητες, πρακτικές και προοπτικές εκπαίδευσης STE(A)M”, η οποία θα λάβει χώρα διαδικτυακά την Παρασκευή 14 Οκτωβρίου 2022 στις 17:00. Η εκδήλωση αυτή θα διαρκέσει 1 ώρα και 20 λεπτά και θα εστιάσει στην παρουσίαση έργων και δράσεων της ομάδας DAISSy στην εκπαίδευση STE(A)M. Θα παρουσιαστούν θέματα σχετικά με την εκπαίδευση STEM/STE(A)M, όπως το πλαίσιο ικανοτήτων και το επαγγελματικό προφίλ των εκπαιδευτικών STEM/STE(A)M, ο σχεδιασμός και ανάπτυξη ενός νέου μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος, η ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτών STE(A)M, η χρήση της εκπαίδευσης STE(A)M στην ειδική αγωγή, ενδεικτικά σενάρια χρήσης της στο σχολείο, ο Ευρωπαϊκός οδικός χάρτης της εκπαίδευσης κ.ά.

Η εκδήλωση απευθύνεται κυρίως σε εκπαιδευτικούς και εκπαιδευτές/τριες από όλες τις βαθμίδες και τύπους εκπαίδευσης, ερευνητές/τριες, φοιτητές/τριες και μαθητές/τριες, και γενικά άτομα που ενδιαφέρονται για το σχεδιασμό πολιτικών και την υλοποίηση δράσεων σχετικών με την εκπαίδευση STE(A)M.

Όποιος/α επιθυμεί να παρακολουθήσει τη συνεδρία, μπορεί να το κάνει μέσω αυτού του Zoom Μeeting (Meeting ID: 898 2986 5945, Passcode: 991122).

agendaΓια περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τη δράση DAISSy Days και λοιπές δράσεις της DAISSy:

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2nd TPM Meeting Learning Incubator for Project-based Teaching and Training through Research (LEARN.INC)

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The second Transnational Project Meeting was organized in 28-29 September 2022 at Hellenic Open University (HOU) in Patras, Greece, as part of the Learning Incubator for Project-based Teaching and Training through Research (LEARN.INC) project.

Welcome messages were addressed by prof. Achilles Kameas, Vice-dean, School of Science and Technology, HOU, and Delia Stefenel, director of international relations at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu.

The delegates from partner universities: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu from Romania; Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski from Bulgaria; members of the DAISSy research group from Hellenic Open University from Greece; Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University from Turkey and Research & Training Point Foundation from Bulgaria, discussed the actual state of the project and the next steps, in terms of project management, financial issues, dissemination plan and quality assurance.

There were also presentations and discussions on the main results of the projects: Virtual Open Common Inter-University Sandbox, Project-based Teaching Incubator and Open Access Archive of Digital Courses, and on such subjects like MOOC technical specifications, European Financial instruments and partnership opportunities

The project partners had a meeting with prof. Efstathios Efstathopoulos, Vice-President for Administrative Affairs, Academic Affairs and Student Welfare at Hellenic Open University. In this meeting, the necessary introductions were made between the representatives, who talked about the work of the university institutions, that they represent, and how they believe their institutions and their researchers will contribute to the project. Afterwards they discussed the current status of the project, the plan for the dissemination of the project as well as the possibilities for future collaborations.

LEARN.INC aims to advance teaching and learning innovation in the partner Higher education institutions in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Turkey, through cross-institutional collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking which extends beyond academia and seeks inspiration, feedback and validation from local communities and stakeholders. The Project focuses on fostering creativity and redesigning learning spaces through challenge-based learning for graduate-level students (MA and PhDs); more specifically, we aim to promote innovation in student-centered learning and teaching, with students co-designing flexible and modular e-learning formats that are developed in response to pertinent societal issues.

For more information on the Learn.Inc project and other DAISSy projects and activities:

 

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DAISSy / HOU invites you to join the ALL DIGITAL Summit 2022

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summit-2022On behalf of the European network ALL DIGITAL, the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University invites you to join the ALL DIGITAL Summit 2022 that will take place on 28-30 September 2022 in Prague.

This year’s theme of AD Summit is “Shaping DIGITAL transformation with and for ALL”; it tackles the European perspective on Digital Transformation and focuses on what digital transformation implies in the digital skills sector and its impact on culture, innovation and education, especially on the must-to-have skills in modern societies. The event is targeted to policymakers, local authorities, academics, experts, education and training organizations and any person interested in the digital skills field.

The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU is a member of the ALL DIGITAL network, and will play an active role in the AD Summit 2022 by delivering presentations and workshops and joining the marketplace.

Stay tuned and find out more about the activities of DAISSy-HOU: