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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:

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Call for Expression of Interest for the CLIP Massive Open Online Course on “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency” by DAISSy-HOU

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CLIP-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites Higher Education students of Communication, Journalism and Social Science, as well as other Faculties, who are interested in developing their visual media literacy competencies, to participate in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) of the CLIP project, entitled  “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency”.

By participating in the MOOC, the learners will gain valuable insights into the world of visual media and its impact on society. As a result, they will develop the ability to detect images and recognize stereotypes in visual artifacts. In addition, they will learn to navigate the visual landscape, discerning the credibility of the pictures they come across in their daily lives.

The MOOC of the CLIP project:

Is free of charge,and it is provided in English, through the online educational platform of the project that has been developed by DAISSy-HOU.

It starts on Monday 23rdOctober and finishes on 24th November 2023, having a total duration of fifty (50) hours.

It includes four (4) Modules, as follows:

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

Participants who successfully complete the MOOC will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

It will involve 150 trainees and registration is on “first-come-first-served” basis – so, registering will not be possible, once the maximum number of participants is reached.

Registration is done simply by filling in the respective Expression of interest form 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. 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.

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.

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

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Τhe training activities of the D-ChallengHE project organized by DAISSy-HOU were a success!

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logo-D-ChallengHEThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) successfully organized the staff training activities within the framework of the implementation of the “D-ChallengHE – Digital Challenge in Higher Education” European project. The activities targeted the trainers who belong to the educational staff of the project partners and took place from 20th to 22nd September 2023, at the headquarters of the HOU, in Patras (Greece). These actions were addressed to trainers

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.

More precisely, the first day of the training activities included a series of presentations delivered by experts who responded to the relevant call of DAISSy-HOU. Specifically, Mr. Christos Zotos analyzed the “Artificial Intelligence in the minds of students: Perception and Ethics” theme, whereas Dr. Panagiotis Koustoumbardis, Mr. Nikos Anatoliotakis and Mr. Dimitris Tzouvelekis presented “STEAM education through Robotics for promotion of university knowledge in society”, and Dr. Haris Tsichouridis, professor at the University of Patras and Mr. Nikos Mitrakas spoke about “Innovative teaching methodologies and tools” and Dr. Alexandros Mikrogiannidis, Professor at Open UK, described the “Genetic Artificial Intelligence in Distance Education”. The activities of the first day were completed with Dr. Gerasimos Vonitsanos presenting the role of the “Internet of Things in STEM education”.

During the second day of the educational activities, a thorough discussion evolved about the online learning environment, the online courses and the educational material, the ways of implementing the educational program of the project, as well as the evaluation tools of the courses, the educational process and the satisfaction of the trainees.

Finally, during the third and final day of the D-ChallengHE training action, emphasis was put to the role of serious games in the technology-enhanced learning as well as to the presentation of a story-writing approach and of a serious game development tool. Subsequently, the participants were divided into groups and got familiarized with the use of the serious game development tool through the implementation of a specific scenario and the appropriate guidance for its completion.

The DAISSy Research Group of HOU, organizer of the three-day training activity, was represented by Dr. Theodoros Panagiotakopoulos, Project Manager and Researcher of DAISSy, who presented the educational material created for the needs of the D-ChallengHE course entitled “Online teaching methodologies” and made suggestions on the evaluation process of the project’s educational program.

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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DAISSy-HOU invitation to the hybrid multiplier event of the project «Empowering the Youth through Financial Literacy.» (11.10.2023, European Parliament)

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youth-l-logoThe Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the DAISSy Research Group invite you to the multiplier event on “Empowering young people through financial literacy”, which takes place on Wednesday, 11th  October 2023 (14.00-16.00 EEST) at the premises of the European Parliament (Brussels), as well as online, through the zoom electronic platform.

The event is part of the implementation of the “Empowering the Youth through Financial Literacy” European project, and its main objective is to present the actions and deliverables of the project, as well as its results. Notably, emphasis will be put on analyzing contemporary economic issues (such as cryptocurrencies), establishing new contacts and enriching networking with stakeholders and institutions at the European level.

Online participation requires registration by submitting the respective expression of interest form through the following link.

“Empowering the Youth through Financial Literacy” is a two-year project funded by the Erasmus+European program. Its main objective is to enhance the professional employment of young people, supporting them in acquiring financial knowledge and developing skills for their smoother integration into the labour market. In particular, strengthening young people’s entrepreneurial capacities will help address the challenges of their daily lives as employees/employees or as self-employed/self-employed.

The project is implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners representing an equal number of European countries (Greece, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Georgia). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, the Greek partner, participates in all project deliverables and is responsible for developing and operating the project’s educational platform, as well as for the development of the educational program of the project, part of which is the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), currently undergoing.

For more information about the “Empowering the Youth through Financial Literacy” project and other activities of the DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU announces the Online Circular Business Plan Competition through the “RE-START” project

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restart-postThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) announces the Circular Business Plan Competition, to be implemented through the RE-START – Reinforcing the Circular Economy Model for START-Ups  european project.

In this context, DAISSy-HOU invites students, graduates and young entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea in the sector of Circular Economy (CE), to participate in the competition, to be held online on 30th October 2023 at 16.00 (EEST).

More precisely:

  • The candidates are invited to submit their application form by 15th October 2023.
  • Participants will receive guidance in order to be thoroughly prepared for the competition.
  • Business consulting and mentoring, networking with investors and monetary prizes await the winning teams after the completion of the competition.

The RE-START is a two-year project co-funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, that aims at encouraging and guiding students in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), recent graduates and potential startupers to develop a circular start-up or transform their business idea into a circular one following the definition of the circular start-ups which characterizes them as business models based on implementing at least one out of the five (5) CE strategies: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover and Regenerate.

The project is implemented by a consortium of six (6) partners representing five (5) European countries (Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Portugal, Poland). The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University, the Greek partner, participates in all deliverables of the RE-START project and is responsible for the development of the Circular Business Plan Toolkit.

For more information about the RE-START project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU: