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DAISSy – HOU announces the 2nd student competition on the contemporary socio -economic challenges via the “Learn.Inc ” project!

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logo-learnIncThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU is pleased to announce the 2nd student competition on “Using the digital educational environment to solve modern socio-economic challenges (Challenge Based Learning -CBL)”  to be implemented within the framework of the “Learn.Inc : Learning Incubator for Project- based Teaching and Training through Research” EU project.

In particular, with regard to the CBL student competition of the Learn.Inc project, it is noteworthy that:

  • It is addressed to all postgraduate and PhD students of Greek Universities.
  • It is carried out in cooperation with Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Romania), Sofia University St. Clement Ohridski (Bulgaria), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi (Turkey) and Research & Training Foundation Point Foundation (Bulgaria).

The aim of the student competition is to highlight innovative ideas in order to solve cutting-edge problems of socio-economic reality. By bringing learning and formal education closer to the agenda of the society and the local communities, the Learn.Inc project seeks to create a supportive environment for the launch of “bottom-up” initiatives, accessible to both the teachers and the students, so that they all develop knowledge in a flexible way. At the same time, research is a key element of the whole process, where students will follow personalized learning paths that will lead them to their own results and achievements. The need of the students to interface with both private businesses and social organizations, is the impetus of the CBL student competition.

More precisely, the participants of the CBL competition are invited to develop a short idea, so that learning takes place through the identification, the analysis and the design of a solution to a real social, technical  or business problem. Looking for answers to the above stages, students are invited to present their scientific proposals to an Evaluation Committee, consisting of representatives of the Learn.Inc project team and the associated partner institutions.

As a result, the participants in the CBL student competition will have the opportunity to be involved in a creative process of participatory training (in collaboration with other users and groups from the University and business community) in order to develop skills, aiming at experiencing their idea being shaped and transformed into a complete application. A pitching exchange among the various ideas will be part of the competition, to be followed by an evaluation process and an award to the most innovative proposals.

The CBL student competition of the Learn.Inc project includes the following phases:

  • Submission of applications: 4th March – 11th March 2024 (using the following link: https://www.learn-inc.eu/en/profile )
  • Selection of candidates : 12th– 15th March 2024
  • Implementation of the competition : March 2024

The Learn.Inc is a three-year project, co-funded by the European Union, in the framework of the “ERASMUS+/Key Program Action 2 Sector: Partnerships for Cooperation in a field of Higher Education” program. It is implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners from four (4) countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Greece) with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU being the Greek partner, responsible for the implementation of all actions at national level and participating in all project intellectual outputs.

For more information about the Learn. Inc project and other actions of DAISSy – HOU:

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Invitation to the event “Expert Consultation on Visual Media Literacy in Education” of the european co-funded project “Critical visual media literacy and empowerment”

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CLIP-logoThe Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the DAISSy Research Group invites you to the event entitled “Expert Consultation on Visual Media Literacy in Education”, which is organized within the framework of the “Critical visual media literacy and empowerment (CLIP)” european project. The event will take place in Brussels on Thursday 21st of March 2024, from 2 to 5:30 PM at the Apulia Region offices in Rue du Trône 62.

The main objectives of the event are:

  • To present the key results developed by the CLIP consortium, namely the report on Visual Media Literacy in Europe and the micro-learning course in critical visual media literacy and fluency.
  • To discuss and enrich the Guidelines and Recommendations elaborated to support academic staff and educators in developing sustainable strategies to embed visual media literacy in their learning offers.
  • To engage with like-minded professionals on the topics of Visual Media Literacy, teaching programs, and training.

The event is addressed to academic staff interested in Visual Media Literacy, experts, policy-makers and stakeholders from Higher Education, schools, NGOs, academic networks, and anyone interested in exploring the opportunities Visual Media Literacy can offer.

More precisely:

  • The event will be held in
  • The participation is free of charge and open to all.
  • Registration is open until the day of the event at https://forms.gle/JR1RqpPPhtx62AZT8
  • Is fully onsite in Brussels
  • An online session will be organized soon!

The programme of the event can be consulted here.

The CLIP is an eighteen-month (18) project co-funded by the ERASMUS+/KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in Higher Education Programme of the European Union and it is coordinated by the UNIMED – Unione  Delle Universita Del Mediterraneo (Italy) with Libera Universita Di Lingue e Comunicazione (Italy), ALL DIGITAL (Belgium) and Hellenic Open University –DAISSy Research Group (Greece) as partners.

For more information on the CLIP project, and other projects and activities of DAISSy:

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DAISSy Research Group of HOU invites you to register in the CrAL platform supporting the skills of teachers on digital means and critical thinking

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logo-cralWelcome to the CrAL Platform – a dedicated space for educators and school communities.

The platform has been developed by the DAISSY Research Group of the Hellenic Open University within the framework of the “Creative Audiovisual Lab for the Promotion of Critical Thinking and Visual Media Literacy (CrAL)” European project, undergoing by DAISSy as the Greek partner.

Here are three reasons why you should check out the platform and register right away!

1. Online training course for teachers and trainers

The platform offers a training course consisting of ten (10) modules covering technical, digital, and creative skills. The course is available in English, Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Lithuanian, and Greek. Through different modules you will get the opportunity to grasp the CrAL methodology and learn how to use it to enhance young people’s creative audiovisual literacy.

2. Showcase of audiovisual materials produced by young people

Young people and their teachers that participated in the implementation of the CrAL methodology in Croatia, Italy, Lithuania, and Spain created audiovisual materials. On the platform you will find a collection of these audiovisual materials, as well as the winning videos from each national context. Explore how they put the CrAL Methodology into action, how they addressed different social issues, and how they put their creativity into action: https://platform.cral-lab.eu/videos/

3. Online Community of Practice

Apart from the course and ready-to-use materials, the platform offers a space where you can share your thoughts, start discussions, and connect with like-minded teachers and trainers across Europe. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, advice, or a space to engage in meaningful conversations about education, this platform is a great place to start!

Curious to see more? Here’s your straightforward guide on how to register:

  1. Head over to the registration page: https://platform.cral-lab.eu/registration/
  2. Add you details
  3. Once you’ve filled in the required fields, click on the ‘register’ button.

Voila! That’s it You’re now officially part of the CrAL community!

We invite you to join us today and share your thoughts about creative audiovisual media literacy in the CrAL forum!

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“Supporting the professional development of students” Successful organization by DAISSy-HOU of the Multiplier Event of the NEFELE project (13.02.2024, Patras-Greece)

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logo-nefeleThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) successfully organized the multiplier event on “Supporting the professional development of students”, which took place in person on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Patras (Hotel “Byzantino”). It is a dissemination event of the results of the “Neet prevention in Educational systems through positive Future vision Enhancing Learning and teacher Education-NEFELE” European project, currently undergoing by the DAISSy-HOU, as the Greek partner.

Specifically, the NEFELE project aims to empower teachers and career counsellors with the tools and knowledge for an integrated approach and for the enhancement of students’ careers. One of the project outcomes is the NEFELE educational model, which includes the NEFELE Massive Open Online Course-MOOC, the NEFELE digital game, an innovative game specifically designed for careers and the NEFELE platform which includes the above as well as the re-scripting by teachers.

This dissemination event was addressed to teachers preparing and working in the field, trainers of teachers, career counsellors, psychologists. It was open to all and had a good impact, attracting the interest of more than twenty-five (25) people from the target groups and areas of interest of the NEFELE project.

The sessions started by a welcome speech by Achilleas Kameas, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences of the Hellenic Open University and Director of DAISSy, and his presentation about the activities of the Research Group, putting emphasis on its vision and mission.

Subsequently, Vasiliki Takouli, Project Manager of DAISSy, presented the NEFELE project and analyzed its actions, objectives and results, as well as the specific role of DAISSy, which developed the NEFELE MOOC and the e-learning platform and worked intensively, so as to provide a modern educational tool that effectively serves the needs of teachers.

The speeches continued with Hara Kokkinou, Researcher at DAISSy, who presented in detail the content of the NEFELE MOOC, analyzing the way of creating and thinking behind the desired profile as well as its objective.

This was followed by a presentation by Rizos Chaliabalias, Researcher at DAISSy, on the NEFELE BOX digital game for the training of candidates, one of the project’s outputs. After this presentation, the teachers played the game and tried to create their own scenarios, under the guidance of Mr. Chaliabalias.

Emphasis was put on the interconnection of the NEFELE with the Lead-Online, a related European project that is also being implemented by DAISSy-HOU as a partner, which was presented by Konstantinos Potsis, Project Manager and Researcher of DAISSy, who analyzed its content.

The NEFELE multiplier event was concluded with a reflection on the action and a fruitful discussion on the introduction of the respective educational model in schools and its benefits for both the teachers and the students. The atmosphere was pleasant and the comments were positive, for the implementation of such projects and the willingness to actively participate in future initiatives of this kind.

The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University is thankful to the participants that contributed to the success of the dissemination event, through their continuous support.

NEFELE is a thirty-month project (1st December 2021-31st May 2024), funded by the Erasmus+ EU programme and implemented by a consortium of six (6) partners from five (5) countries (Spain, Italy, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Greece), with DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The Research Group is responsible for the development of the MOOC and the e-learning platform – it shares a longterm experience in MOOC development and has been working intensively, so that to provide a modern educational tool for fulfilling the needs of teachers, effectively.

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The DAISSy-HOU presented the Mu.SA project outcomes at the International Conference on “DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MUSEUMS: CHALLENGES, ACHIEVEMENTS, IDEAS”

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Undoubtedly, the modern museum has become a center of education, communication, cultural information and creative innovation – a hub where intellectual leisure combines elements of entertainment content. It also reflects the key trends in the development of modern society.

The international conference on DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MUSEUMS: CHALLENGES, ACHIEVEMENTS, IDEAS, organized and held online by the French company Trend and training, was implemented on February 12, 2024. It brought together directors, curators and managers of international cultural institutions to discuss issues related to the digital transformation of museums. The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), sharing valuable experience in the digital transformation of the cultural sector, participated in the high-scale event and was represented by Mrs. Panagiota Polymeropoulou, Senior Researcher of DAISSy, as an invited speaker, delivering a presentation on the “Museum Sector Alliance-Mu.SA” project outcomes, with a focus on crucial digital skills for professionals in the museum sector.

The conference offered a unique opportunity for participants to enhance their visibility, showcase their research findings, and gain insights from leading representatives of the museum community.

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The GREELCO webinar developed by DAISSy-HOU within the “Green Learning Community” project is accessible through the GREELCO platform!

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The DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) announces the launch of the GREELCO webinar, which has been developed within the framework of the “Green Learning Community (GREELCO)” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

The GREELCO Webinar is developed to meet the needs of kindergarten teachers, educators, preschool managers, and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals throughout Europe. The Webinar equips participants with essential knowledge, guidelines, and technical instructions for developing pedagogical practice videos in their kindergartens.

It regards a two-hour training video that stems from the content covered in the three-day (twenty-four pedagogical hours) online training called “Training on digital content production,” organized by the DAISSy Research Group at Hellenic Open University (HOU). The webinar, edited by Elisabeth Pirounia, Video Producer and Editor of DAISSy, covers various topics, including:

  1. Inspiring ECEC Practice in Videos, led by trainers Petra Zgonec, Mateja Mlinar, and Petra Bozovičar, Researchers at the Educational Research Institute (ERI), project coordinator.
  2. Quality Informed ECEC Practices, facilitated by Aljosa Rudas, ISSA Program Manager at the International Step by Step Association (ISSA), project partner.
  3. Theory and practical application of editing tools in video production, presented by Elisabeth Pirounia, Video Producer and Editor of DAISSy-HOU, project partner.

The GREELCO Webinar is open to all and can be accessed through the GREELCO platform upon registration. The platform is easily accessible, open for all and serves as an online communication and collaboration tool that connects Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals across Europe.

The GREELCO is a two-year project, co-funded by the ERASMUS+/ KA220-HED programme of the European Union. Its consortium includes three (3) main partners from three (3) EU member-states, namely the: Educational Research Institute-ERI (Slovenia), the International Step by Step Association-ISSA (Netherlands), and the Hellenic Open University-HOU (Greece). In addition, it involves eight (8) Kindergartens, from eight (8) European countries, namely the: Elmer (Belgium), Kindergarten Šestajovice (Czech Republic), Tartu Lasteaed Pääsupesa (Estonia), Pitypangos Közösségért Alapítvány (Hungary), JUODG Femo Kulakov (Republic of North Macedonia), Granidita CU Program Prelungit nr.22 Botosani (Romania), Vrtec Bled (Slovenia), Predskolska Ustanova “Cukarica”(Serbia). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, the Greek partner, is involved in all project deliverables, having the responsibility for the design, the development and the effective operation of the GRRELCO platform ensuring active collaboration of the participants and providing technical support (whenever needed).

 

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

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DAISSy-HOU participated in the 2nd Transnational Partners’ Meeting of the European Project ‘SEER’ in Brussels, Belgium

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logo-seerSpecifically, the goal of the SEER project is to create a roadmap that will contribute to the implementation of integrated STE(A)M education in Europe. This is expected to be achieved through an examination of the current state of STE(A)M education in Europe, based on the existing practices and policies. Additionally, the Scientix platform will be used as a tool to this attempt, as well, as it is designed to cater to the needs of the corresponding educators, highlighting deficiencies and gaps of education.

The 2nd TPM proved to be extremely successful, providing partners with the opportunity to exchange views on the current status and achievements of the project so far. The main focus of the discussions was the expansion and modernization of STE(A)M courses to respond to the reality and challenges of the new age.

All partners of the SEER project participated in the meeting and specifically DAISSy Research Group was represented by Mr. Achilles Kameas, Professor at HOU and Director of DAISSy, as well as Ms. Natalia Spyropoulou, Project Manager and Researcher at DAISSy. The main focus of the proceedings was the update on the progress of the implementation of the project deliverables by each respective partner. The topics that were discussed in depth were the design of SEER’s research activities, the results achieved up to date, as well as the ways to create assessment and certification tools, which are included in the project’s deliverables. In addition, future project actions were defined, such as seminars, working meetings, and presentations. Furthermore, aspects related to the creation of the roadmap were analyzed, aiming at the completion of STE(A)M education.

The 2nd Transnational Meeting of the SEER project partners was successful, fostering teamwork, lively exchange of ideas, and agreement on the next steps for project implementation.

The SEER project is a three-year initiative co-funded by the European Union’s HORIZON program. It is implemented through a consortium with six (6) partners in six (6) European countries (Belgium, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Germany, Netherlands), with DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner participating in all project deliverables and being responsible for the analysis of needs and impacts on STEAM education.

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For more information about the SEER project and more activities of DAISSy-HOU, please visit:

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Completion of the Massive Open Online Course of the CLIP project on “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency”

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CLIP-logoThe Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency“, offered in the framework of the European co-funded project «Critical visual media Literacy and empowerment» (CLIP), currently undergoing by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) as the Greek partner, was successfully completed.

MOOC participants gained valuable insights into the world of visual media and its impact on society. In addition, they developed the ability to detect images and recognize stereotypes in visual artifacts, and also learned to navigate the visual landscape, discerning the credibility of the pictures they come across in their daily lives.

In particular, the MOOC of the CLIP project:

Was provided in English, through the CLIP online educational platform of the project developed by DAISSy-HOU, and offered free of charge.

Had a total duration of fifty (50) hours and included four (4) Modules, as follows:

  • Module 1: CRITICAL LOOKING
  • Module 2: RETHINK YOUR EYE
  • Module 3: DECODING VISUAL MEANING
  • Module 4: PRESERVING THE PAST

Was finalized with success, whereas one hundred and nineteen (119) participants received a Certificate of Completion.

The main objective of the CLIP project is to strengthen digital capabilities of the Higher Education sector and to increase resilience to manipulation and polarisation working on the important issue of critical visual literacy, which is a fundamental component of the way european students and citizens are getting informed in the digital era.

The CLIP is an eighteen-month (18) project co-funded by the ERASMUS+/KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in Higher Education Programme of the European Union. It is coordinated by the UNIMED – Unione Delle Universita Del Mediterraneo (Italy) with Libera Universita Di Lingue e Comunicazione (Italy), ALL DIGITAL (Belgium), and the Hellenic Open University-DAISSy Research Group (Greece) as partners.

For more information on the CLIP project, and other projects and activities of DAISSy:

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DAISSy-HOU invites you to join the international Community of Practice for STEAM courses in Special Education

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logo-spiceThe “Special Education STEAM Academy- SpicE” European project is currently being undergoing by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), aiming to enhance the skills of educators in the inclusive implementation of STEAM education in general education school settings. The project seeks to eliminate any obstacles or exclusions in equal access to STEAM learning and knowledge for all students. Additionally, the project aims to bring together educators interested in promoting educational change and policy changes in STEAM education for a more inclusive educational system.

In order to obtain the project’s goals a Community of Practice (CoP) has been developed, which is activated through a dynamic electronic platform and focuses on Special Education, Inclusive Education, STEAM Education, and Advanced Teacher Education.

In this context, the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU invites:

  • Prospective educators and general or special education related students
  • Αctive educators and trainers in general/special education at all levels and types of education
  • Directors or heads of educational organizations at all levels and types of education
  • Educational policy makers
  • Researchers in the field of special/ inclusive education, STEAM education or teachers’ education

to register and participate in the SpicE Community of Practice.

Participation in the project’s platform is free, and every interested individual benefits from international networking with members of the SpicE community, utilizing educational opportunities and teaching materials. Additionally, there is the opportunity to engage in discussions through forums, focusing on topics related to STEAM and special/inclusive education, while also having access to information about relevant events and news.

For more information about the SpicE project as well as other activities of DAISSy–HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU organized and participated in the 2nd Transnational Partners’ Meeting of the “DigComp HUB” project, in Athens (Greece)

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On November 23rd and 24th, 2023, the 2nd Transnational Partners’ Meeting (TPM) of the ‘DigComp HUB‘ European project took place, which was organized by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), the Greek project partner, and was hosted at the educational institution’s facilities in Athens (Greece).

The DigComp HUB project aims to support and involve educators in the digital transformation of adult education in Europe, based on the widely accepted European DigComp Framework. In this context, the 2nd TPM served as a crucial milestone for the DigComp HUB project in the effort to develop digital skills necessary for every worker in the new professional landscape.

Indeed, the 2nd TPM was exceptionally successful, providing partners with the opportunity for in-depth discussions regarding the current status of the project and its smooth continuation. The common focal point of the discussions was the strong commitment of all partners to comprehensive adult education in the digital era and the expansion of the DigComp framework across Europe.

Specifically, there was extensive discussion on the professional development of adult educators, enabling them to transfer the necessary knowledge in a constantly evolving digital work environment. For this reason, particular emphasis was placed on the design of the educational program outlined in the context of DigComp Hub, targeting lifelong learning educators and providing training for partners who will participate as instructors in the program.

The DAISSy Research Group organized the 2nd TPM and was represented by Professor Achilles Kameas, Director of DAISSy, Ms. Natalia Spyropoulou, Project Manager and Researcher at DAISSy, Ms. Rozalia Kalantzi and Mr. Gerasimos Vonitsanos, also Researchers at DAISSy. They provided a detailed presentation on issues related to the design and implementation of the educational program of DigComp HUB, as well as the training program for educators, which are topics coordinated by the Research Group. Within this context, the digital environment for the course delivery, namely the ALL DIGITAL Academy educational platform, was introduced by its technical administrator, Mr. Anastasios Papadopoulos, Technician of DAISSy, who participated remotely. Subsequently, the session focused on guidance for educators, presented by Ms. Theodora Papageorgiou, guest speaker, who analyzed the training methodology and the role of the “mentor”.

The exchange of opinions among partners was intense, addressing, among other things, the planning of Education and Training activities, the development and expansion of the DigComp CoP (Community of Practice), and the actions for disseminating and promoting the project’s outcomes. The proceedings concluded with an agreement on the next steps for implementing the project.

The DigComp HUB is a two-year project, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Program. It is implemented by a consortium of four (4) partners from three (3) EU member states (Belgium, Greece, and Italy), with the DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University operating  as the Greek partner.

 

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