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The DAISSy Research Group of HOU presented the “EDIFY-EDU” project at the annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation

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edifyedu-postThe 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) was held from 13 to 15 November 2023 in Seville (Spain) on “Transforming Education, Transforming Lives“. The Conference provided a unique opportunity to exchange with a wide range of global experts, and also to present the “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of Management EDUcation, training and professions (EDIFY-EDU)” european co-funded project, currently undergoing with the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) as the Greek academic project partner. 

The International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED) has been organizing ICERI on an annual basis for sixteen (16) years in a row. It is a Conference that has become a prominent global educational event and thus, this year it attracted seven hundred and eighty (780) delegates from sixty (60) countries. 

DAISSy-HOU was actively involved in the ICERI 2023 Conference contributing five (5) scientific papers, a result of the high-standard achievements and international collaborations of the Group. The papers showcased the results of european research projects, which produce innovative methodologies and tools regarding education in the digital era, that are undergoing by DAISSy with prof. Achilles Kameas as Scientific Coordinator. 

With regard to the axis of strengthening the cooperation between Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and the Labour market, the paper and presentation on “A Research Methodology that includes University-Industry Cooperation for the Identification of Stakeholders’ experiences on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in applied Business Management and undergraduate Business Education” has taken place. It was based on the EDIFY-EDU project and developed/ submitted by Ms. Eleni Georgakakou (HOU-Greece), Audrey Stenson (DUN LAOGHAIRE Institute of Art, Design and Technology-Ireland), H. Ikävalko (Aalto University-Finland), Josephine Browne (DUN LAOGHAIRE Institute of Art, Design and Technology-Ireland) and Achilles Kames (HOU-Greece). The EDIFY-EDU project’ presentation was prepared by Ms Audrey Stenson and Ms Eleni Georgakakou, and it has been delivered online also by Ms Audrey Stenson.

The DAISSy-HOU was represented at the ICERI Conference 2023 by Prof. Achilles Kameas, Director of DAISSy, and Ms. Eleni Georgakakou, Senior Project Manager and Researcher of DAISSy, who attended a number of sessions and elaborated on peer learning and networking-new cooperations.

The EDIFY-EDU is a three-year project co-funded by the ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of twelve (12) partners in six (6) EU member-states and it also involves three associated partners.

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

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DAISSy – HOU announces the 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 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 post doc 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: 23rd November- 4th December 2023 (using the following link: https://www.learn-inc.eu/en/profile )
  • Selection of candidates : 4th to 8th December 2023
  • Implementation of the competition : November to December 2023

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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DAISSy Research Group of HOU presented the “EDIFY-EDU” project at the annual Conference of the European Distance Teaching Universities

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edify-edu-logoThe annual Higher Education (HE) Conference of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) was held from 04 to 06 October 2023 in Istanbul (Turkey) on “Accelerating towards a digital and inclusive campus: Empowering Learners: Microcredentials, Generative AI, and Equity“. The Conference provided an excellent context for the presentation of the European co-funded project “Equality, Diversity, Inclusion For improving the qualitY of Management EDUcation, training and professions (EDIFY-EDU)” by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), the Greek academic project partner.

The HE Conference is organized annually by the EADTU, which is the Association of Universities of Europe that provide open distance education and that seeks innovation in the field of European Higher Education. The annual Conference focuses on issues related to the new trends and the parameters affecting HE at  European and International level.

It is noteworthy that more than twenty-five (25) countries participate in the EADTU HE Conference on an annual basis, while last year (2022) it took place in Greece for the first time co-organized by the Hellenic Open University, which is a full member of EADTU.

The DAISSy Research Group was actively involved in the 2023 EADTU Conference contributing four (4) scientific abstracts, a result of the high-standard effort and international collaborations of the Group which were accepted and presented in its framework. The papers showcased the results of European research projects which tackle modern and timeless topics regarding HE which and that undergoing by DAISSy, with Achilles Kameas, Professor of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the HOU and Director of DAISSy, being the Scientific Coordinator.

More precisely and with regard to the axis of strengthening inclusiveness, the presentation on “Accelerating towards an inclusive Management Education: Empowering learners on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles” attracted high interest. It was based on the EDIFY-EDU European project and developed/ submitted by Ms. Eleni Georgakakou (HOU), Audrey Stenson and Josephine Browne (DUN LAOGHAIRE Institute of Art, Design and Technology) and Achilles Kames (HOU).

The EDIFY-EDU project’ presentation was delivered in person by Ms Eleni Georgakakou, Senior Project Manager and Researcher at DAISSY-HOU, who analyzed its methodology and expected results, focusing on the educational distance teaching tools and the blended learning that are being developed in the context of the project aiming at promoting the principles of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and the acceleration towards Inclusive HE in the field of Management.

The EDIFY-EDU is a three-year project co-funded by the ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant of the European Union. It is implemented by a consortium of twelve (12) partners in six (6) EU member-states (namely and in alphabetical order: Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland and Italy) and it also involves three Associated partners in Germany, Italy and Belgium. The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU and the Achade-Achaia Chamber Development Entity are the two partners which are thoroughly linked for the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece.

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

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The multiplier event of the D-ChallengHE project, organized by DAISSy-HOU, attracted high interest!

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logo-D-ChallengHEThe multiplier event of the «D-ChallengHE – Digital Challenge in Higher Education» European project entitled “Continuing training programs for professional development” attracted high interest and was a success. The action was realized in the context of the awareness event focusing on the “Development of Competences in the digital era“, which took place in person on Friday, October 27 2023, from 18:00 to 20:00 (MyWay hotel, Patras) and was organized by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University, the Greek partner of the D-ChallengHE project.

The main objective of the D-ChallengHE project is to highlight the experiences, practices and abilities of teaching and academic staff in Higher Education. In this context, the dissemination of best practices in e-learning, digitization of educational content, training and development of skills for online and blended learning, increased use of digital resources and open and distance education, are included.

The D-ChallengHE multiplier event was an one-hour action, attended by fifty (50) people and split in two parts. More precisely, the first part was dedicated to presenting the D-ChallengHE project, by analyzing its fundamental components (such as: scope, objectives, partnership, etc.) as well as its outcomes achieved so far.

In particular, important information about the D-ChallengHE online learning pilot program for teaching in Higher Education was presented in detail, namely the online learning platform, its structure and indicative content of the courses. The timetable and the learning model were presented, as well as the eligibility criteria for the potential participants and the indicative dates for registration to this learning program.

During the second part of the event, the sessions were focused on the activities of DAISSy-HOU in other European projects, currently ongoing within the sector of skills development, aiming at interlinking them with each other and with D-ChallengHE, so that to achieve multiplier effects.

It is noteworthy that the discussion with the participants at the end of the event, highlighted their positive view of the intended impact of the project, taking into account its educational actions as well. In parallel, a strong interest was expressed in the registration process for joining the D-ChallengHE online learning pilot program for teaching in Higher Education.  In addition, they expressed their willingness to participate in subsequent training opportunities and multiplier events of the DAISSy-HOU, in the future.

The D-ChallengHE is a two-year project, co-financed by the European ERASMUS+ program and implemented by a consortium of six (6) partners in five (5) EU member states (Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Romania and Lithuania), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU being the Greek partner.

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For more information about the D-ChallengHE project as well as other actions of the DAISSy Research Group:

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“Towards a green culture at the urban level: Teaching Green Skills to Students” A successful awareness event by DAISSy Research Group

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The DAISSy Research Group successfully organized the awareness event entitled “Towards a Green Culture at Urban Level: Teaching Green Skills to Students“, which took place in person, on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Patras (“My Way” hotel). This is an action that targets the dissemination of the results of the “CHOICE: CitizensHip cOmpetences to tackle clImateChangEs” European project, implemented by DAISSy through ITYE DIOFANTOS as the Greek partner, and also marks the completion of the project’s activities.

The CHOICE project aims at supporting the development of the civic competences of the students in Primary and Secondary schools, enabling them to contribute to the fight against climate change, by adopting sustainable behaviours.

The event was addressed to students, teachers of Secondary and Primary Education, local bodies, Universities, Education Institutes and had a great impact, attracting the participation of more than forty (40) people from the target groups and the areas of interest of the project.

The event started with a greeting from Christos Pierrakeas, Professor of the University of Patras, Deputy Director of DAISSy, who presented the actions of the Research Group, emphasizing on its vision and mission.

Afterwards, Vyron Damasiotis, DAISSy Researcher, presented the CHOICE project, analyzing its actions, goals and results, as well as the specific role of the Research Group. More precisely, this role includes the determination of the skills – abilities that a young citizen should acquire from his/her school age to contribute positively to addressing the problem of climate change, the development of relevant educational material on the subject of students’ understanding of the concept and strengthening of Green IT actions, as well as the development and maintenance of the CHOICE asynchronous education platform. In this context, the six-day Training the Trainers (ToT) event, organized by DAISSy, was also analysed, that gave the opportunity to present, apply and evaluate the CHOICE educational material for the ToT, to a total of nineteen (19) teachers, as part of the main target groups of the project.

Then, speeches were delivered by teachers  from Secondary Education schools of the Regional Units of Achaia and Ilia, who presented good practices to combat climate change.

Emphasis was put to the interconnection of “CHOICE” with the “GoodDeeds” and “Agile2Learn” European projects, having respective interrelated topics of interest, which are also undergoing by DAISSy as a partner, and were presented by the relevant Researchers of DAISSy, who analyzed their content.

The event concluded with a reflection of the action and a fruitful discussion about  the ways of motivating teachers and students to adopt sustainable behaviors. The atmosphere was pleasant and the comments were positive regarding the implementation of such projects and the willingness of the teachers to actively participate in future initiatives of this kind.

The DAISSy Research Group is thankful to all the participants who contributed with their support to the success of the event and to the dissemination of the project results.

The CHOICE project is a two-year project co-financed by the European Union, within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. It is implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners, from five (5) countries (Greece, Italy, Turkey, Romania and Poland), with the DAISSy Research Group as the Greek partner.

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For more information about the CHOICE project as well as other activities of DAISSy:

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DAISSy-HOU participated in the 3rd Transnational Partners’ Meeting of the “SpicE” EU Project in Alicante, Spain

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logo-spiceOn 21st and 22nd September 2023, the 3rd Transnational Partners’ Meeting (TPM) of the “Special Education STEAM Academy-SpicE“ EU project, took place in Alicante (Spain), hosted by the University of Alicante at the Edificio Germán Bernacer on the picturesque University campus.

More precisely, the SpicE project aims at gathering representatives of Universities, ministries and institutions from Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Bulgaria in an open dialogue to strengthen the Education Framework for STEAM in Special Education for students with mild disabilities in Primary Education. This TPM marked a pivotal milestone of the SpicE project, in an ongoing initiative dedicated to revolutionizing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, making it more inclusive and accessible to all.

Namely, the 3rd TPM was a resounding success, serving as a platform for esteemed partners to receive comprehensive updates on the project’s current status and the significant milestones achieved, so far. These milestones stand as a testament to the project’s unwavering commitment to elevating the quality of education for all. The meeting also underscored the importance of fostering a robust Community of Practice—a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration among educators and stakeholders, all united in their collective endeavor to champion inclusive education.

A core objective of the SpicE project, extensively discussed during this gathering, was the professional development of STEAM Special educators. The spotlight shone brightly on Work Package 3 (WP3), where discussions delved into the realms of training curriculum, interactive workshops, training mobilities, and blended training—all integral components in the drive for inclusive education.

Embracing the transformative potential of technology in modern education, the 3rd TPM placed significant emphasis on the development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and educational materials for Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs). The integration of technology into the education landscape was a central theme, reflecting its critical role in shaping the future of learning.

As the 3rd TPM unfolded, it proved to be a pivotal moment—a convergence of minds, ideas, and aspirations. Together, the participants charted the course of STEAM education, ensuring that no student is left behind. The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) is the project Coordinator, joined the TPM and was represented in person by Achilles Kameas, Professor of HOU, Director of DAISSy, SpicE Project Coordinator and Natalia Spyropoulou, Project Manager and Researcher of DAISSy as well as by Chara Tapinou, Researcher of DAISSy who joined it online. They moderated the meeting and engaged in the entire sessions, fostering productive discussions and collaboration. More precisely, Prof Kameas provided insights into the project milestones whereas, Ms Spyropoulou presented the project overview and topics related to the project management. Furthermore, she and Ms Tapinou  analyzed the methodology to be used for the digital development of the content of the SpicE training program.

The 3rd TPM of the SpicE project was a success, encouraging team spirit, vivid exchange and agreement on next project steps.

SpicE is a three-year project, co-funded by the European Union, under the Erasmus+ Programme. It is implemented by a consortium of 11 (eleven)  partners from four (4) EU member-states (Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Bulgaria) with the DAISSy-HOU being the Coordinator, actively involved in all project deliverables and having the responsibility for the project management, the development of the STEAM competence framework, the design of the methodology of the training material, the development of the evaluation framework, as well as all related project activities.

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For more information on the SpicE project and other activities of DAISSy:

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Πρόσκληση της Ερευνητικής Ομάδας DAISSy του ΕΑΠ στην ενημερωτική εκδήλωση με θέμα «Ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων στη ψηφιακή εποχή»

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Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ) σας προσκαλεί στην εκδήλωση με θέμα «Ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων στη ψηφιακή εποχή», η οποία διοργανώνεται την Παρασκευή 27 Οκτωβρίου 2023, 18.00’-20.00’,στην Πάτρα (ξενοδοχείο «My Way», Λεωφ. Όθωνος-Αμαλίας 16). Η δράση εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο των ευρωπαϊκά συγχρηματοδοτούμενων έργων «Creative Audiovisual Lab for the promotion of critical thinking and media literacy (CrAL)» και «Digital Challenge in HigherEducation (D-ChallengHE)» τα οποία υλοποιούνται με τη DAISSy-ΕΑΠ ως εταίρο στην Ελλάδα.

Το πρώτο μέρος της εκδήλωσης εστιάζει στην ανάπτυξη των ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτικών και μαθητών/ μαθητριών Δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης αναφορικά με την κριτική σκέψη και τον εγγραματισμό τους στα μέσα. Ακολούθως, το δεύτερο μέρος περιλαμβάνει παρουσίαση επιλεγμένων Ευρωπαϊκών έργων στον άξονα της συνεχιζόμενης κατάρτισης προς όφελος της επαγγελματικής ανάπτυξης διαφόρων ωφελουμένων.

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18.00 Έναρξη – Χαιρετισμός  Δρ. Αχιλλέας Καμέας, Καθηγητής Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου & Διευθυντής της Ερευνητικής Ομάδας DAISSy

Μέρος Α. Ανάπτυξη των ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτικών και μαθητών/ μαθητριών Δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης

18.10 – 18.20 Ανάπτυξη ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτικών Δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης – Παρουσίαση του έργου «Creative Audiovisual Lab for the promotion of critical thinking and media literacy (CrAL)» Ελένη Γεωργακάκου, Υπεύθυνη Διαχείρισης έργων της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

18.20 – 18:35 Προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής Δρ. Σπυρίδων Παπαδάκης, Σύμβουλος Εκπαίδευσης Πληροφορικής

18:35 – 18:45 Προσκεκλημένη ομιλήτρια (Προς επιβεβαίωση) Έλενα Σαρλή, Προωθήτρια Ευρωπαϊκών Προγραμμάτων, Περιφερειακή Διεύθυνση Πρωτοβάθμιας και Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης Δυτικής Ελλάδας

18:45 – 18:55 Προτάσεις Πολιτικής Ελένη Γεωργακάκου, Υπεύθυνη Διαχείρισης έργων της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

Μέρος Β. Ευρωπαϊκά έργα στον άξονα της συνεχιζόμενης κατάρτισης προς όφελος τηςεπαγγελματικής ανάπτυξης

19:00 – 19:10 Ενίσχυση ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτικών στην Τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση – Το έργο «D-ChallengHE» Δρ. ΘεόδωροςΠαναγιωτακόπουλος, Υπεύθυνος Διαχείρισης του έργου D-ChallengHE, Ερευνητής της DAISSy

19:10 – 19:20 Κατάρτιση για καινοτόμα ηλεκτρονική διδασκαλία στην ανώτατη εκπαίδευση Δρ. Στέφανος Αρμακόλας, ΕΔΙΠ Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών & Ερευνητής της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

19:20 – 19:30 Ενίσχυση δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτικών Β/θμιας στη ψηφιακή ενεργειακή αποδοτικότητα – Το έργο «GoodDeeds» Δρ. Φώτης Λαζαρίνης, Εκπαιδευτικός& Ερευνητής της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

19:30 – 19:40 Αναβάθμιση δεξιοτήτων εκπαιδευτών ενηλίκων σε βασικές αναδυόμενες ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες – Το έργο «ADA» Δρ. Θεόδωρος Παναγιωτακόπουλος, Υπεύθυνος Διαχείρισης του έργου ADA, Ερευνητής της DAISSy

19:40 – 19:50 Ικανότητες στελεχών ανθεκτικών έξυπνων πόλεων – Το έργο «CRISIS» Δρ. Φώτης Λαζαρίνης, Εκπαιδευτικός & Ερευνητής της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

19:50 – 20:00 Ικανότητες στελεχών διαχείρισης ανοικτών δεδομένων έξυπνων πόλεων – To έργο «OpenDCO» Δρ. Γεράσιμος Βονιτσάνος, Ερευνητής της DAISSy, ΕΑΠ

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με δράσεις κι έργα της Eρευνητικής Oμάδας DAISSy του ΕΑΠ:

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Invitation to the online Webinar “Visual Media Literacy Unleashed” 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 Webinar on “Visual Media Literacy Unleashed”, which is organized within the framework of the “Critical visual media literacy and empowerment (CLIP)” european project and under the auspices of the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2023. The Webinar will be held online, on October 27th, 2023, from 11.00 am to 12:30pm (CEST).

The CLIP Webinar aims at presenting the key features of the Online micro-learning Course on Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency developed by the CLIP consortium under the methodology and coordination of DAISSy. The Course seeks to equip Higher Education students with a comprehensive understanding of the significance of images in contemporary societies, by providing them with essential skills to identify image bias and stereotypes within visual artefacts. Furthermore, it explores the role of Higher Education Institutions in contribute tracking disinformation, mitigating bias in visual representation, and promoting media literacy, particularly in terms of critical thinking, social inclusion, and active citizenship.

The Webinar is addressed to Higher Education students and academic staff of Communication, Journalism, and Social Sciences, as well as other Faculties, senior management and communication staff at the Universities, and anyone interested in exploring critical visual literacy and resilience to digital manipulation and polarization to navigate the challenges of the digital age.

More precisely:

  • The Webinar is held in
  • It is free of charge and open to all.
  • Registration is a pre-requisite, and it is done by filling in the respective form here, until the day of the event.
  • Checking the time zone, can be done here https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter

The Agenda of the Webinar:

  • 11:00 am – 11:30 am: “CLIP project and micro-learning course: objectives and added value“
    • Cristina Stefanelli, Senior Project Manager, UNIMED, Coordinator of the CLIP project
    • Panagiota Polymeropoulou, Head Researcher, Hellenic Open University
  • 11:30 am – 12:00 pm “Visual media literacy: from theory to practice”
    • Simona Pezzano, Tenured Teacher, IULM University
    • Bert Pieters, Mediawijs
  • 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm  Q&E and conclusions
    • Moderator: Maddalena Buonamico, Project Assistant, ALL DIGITAL

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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Launch of the 2nd cycle of the two MOOCs on the “Internet of Things” and the “Artificial Intelligence” of the ADA project, with the support of the DAISSy-HOU: Participation is free and registration is open!

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The DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) announces the launch of the 2nd cycle of the implementation of the two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the “Internet of Things (IoT)” and the “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” !

 

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The two MOOCs were developed in the framework of the “ADA – All Digital Academy“ European project, which aims at supporting adult educators and trainers by offering up-skilling training activities on emerging technologies, focusing on ΙοΤ and AI. The main purpose of the ADA project is to equip teachers and learning centers with fundamental knowledge and skills on the aforementioned technological fields. Empowering participants with the knowledge necessary to set up and deliver courses and learning experiences on AI and IoT for adult learners. The training activities are designed considering adult educators and trainers with limited or no knowledge on AI and IoT topics. 

Both ADA MOOCs start on 23rd Οctober 2023, end on 14th January 2024 and are offered in English.

  • Participation in free of charge and registration is available through the ADA educational platform, by filling the registration form [here]
  • Registration can be done to one or both MOOCs, if it is desired – there is no restriction.
  • Detailed information about the schedule and the content of the two MOOCs are available at the ADA project’s website [here]

 The trainees that successfully complete the MOOC, based on the average of their module scores (i.e. average score equal or above 60%), will receive a certification of completion in accordance to the European and national qualification frameworks and the European credit system for vocational education.

The ADA project has a duration of thirty (30) months, is funded by the European framework ERASMUS+ and is implemented by a consortium of three (3) partners from three (3) European Union member-states (Greece, Belgium and Italy), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner participating in all project deliverables and being responsible for the development of the e-learning platform, the provision of the learning content design and production methodology, the development of the knowledge self-assessment tool and the production of content for the “Internet of Things” MOOC.

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

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Info Day on “Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online” by DAISSy-HOU, within the LEAD-Online project

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Poster_LEAD-Online Talk_23.10.2023The DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the info day on “Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online”, to be organized within the framework of the implementation of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project.The activity takes place on Monday 23rd October 2023 at 17.30’, in Patras, Greece (“My Way” Hotel), providing also the possibility of online participation, through the zoom electronic platform.

Specifically, the event is addressed to teachers, students, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online. It examines hate speech as a social phenomenon and the ways of countering it in its online version.

This is why, the info day focuses on presenting the innovative digital tools i.e. Hate Out! Game and Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool, which have been developed under the responsibility of DAISSy-HOU within the framework of the LEAD-Online project. They cope with the increase of awareness in relation to the level of conscious or unconscious use of hate speech online as well as with the education in relation to ways of reporting it, countering it and supporting victims.

More precisely:

  • Participation is free of charge and open to all
  • Pre-registration is not needed
  • Online participation is available through the Zoom electronic platform, by using the following link.

This info day is the second activity of the “LEAD-Online Talks” series of project events, which aim at raising awareness on the phenomenon of hate speech online as well as educating young people (and not only), accordingly.

It is noteworthy, that the LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and the digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project aims at empowering young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change. This will be achieved by training them, so that they recognise hate speech as well as persistent forms of intolerance, prejudice and discrimination, using a human rights-based approach. By exploring innovative digital tools provided by the LEAD-Online project, they will be able to classify, decode and consequently respond to Hate Speech online, and at the same time they will expand their opportunities by discussing the phenomenon, promoting attitudes and behaviours that respect human rights and values.

The  LEAD-Online is a two-year project, co-funded by the CERV European program and implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners representing seven (7) European countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy: