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DAISSy-HOU announces the Training Course on “Blended Learning: Education of Tomorrow, Today” within the InnStation project

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Innovation Station -logoThe DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites secondary school teachers of all disciplines to take part in the Training Course (TC) on “Blended Learning: Education of Tomorrow, Today”, which is provided within the framework of the “Innovation Station – A New Approach to Online and Blended Learning (InnStation)” European project, currently under implementation by DAISSy as the Greek partner.

The aim of the TC is to train educators in updated good practices from the European context. Specifically, it offers hands-on experience in applying blended learning techniques in the classroom, so as to help teachers to develop their own blended learning strategies and to design digital materials as well as supportive face-to-face lessons, by utilizing tools such as software, applications, and platforms.

The training course is structured as a workshop, with a maximum number of twenty-five (25) participants.

Key information regarding the TC is the following:

  • It starts on February 12, 2024 and ends on March 8, 2024.
  • It is based on the blended learning model, having a thirty-hour duration, in total and it includes asynchronous remote training (24 hours) and face-to-face training (6 hours) through a workshop.
  • The asynchronous remote training is provided through the LAMS electronic platform.
  • It is offered free of charge, and upon completion, the trainees receive the corresponding Certificate of Participation, signed by the Hellenic Open University.
  • It requires the submission of an expression of interest form, here. The deadline is February 8, 2024 and priority is given on a first-come, first-served basis for filling the twenty-five available seats.

The Training Course is provided within the “Innovation Station [InnStation] – A new approach to online and blended learning” European project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. “InnStation” project is implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners from five (5) European countries (Greece, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland), with DAISSy-HOU as the partner in Greece, aiming to enhance the digital skills of educators through the provision of resources and educational material.

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

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Info Day on “#Hate Out!: Building social resilience against online hate” by DAISSy-HOU, within the LEAD-Online project

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lead-online-logoThe DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the info day on “#Hate Out!: Building social resilience against online hate”, 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, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The activity takes place on Monday 29th January 2024 at 9.00’, in Ioannina, Greece (Skini 125-Theatriki Sympaignia, Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou 11, inside KE.PA.VI. 124/125).

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

This info day is the third activity within 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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Invitation by DAISSy-HOU to the conference on “Championing a Hate-Free Digital Future”, within the LEAD-Online project

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lead-online-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the conference on “Championing a Hate-Free Digital Future”, 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, currently undergoing by DAISSy, as the Greek partner. The activity takes place on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 9.00’ (CET), in Brussels (at Rond Point Schuman, 14-1040).

Specifically, the event is addressed to teachers, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists, policy makers and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online. It aims at  celebrating project achievements, sharing valuable insights, and inspiring discussions on shaping a safer and more inclusive digital landscape, respecting human rights and dignity and fostering opportunity to scaling up related good European practices.

More precisely:

  • Participation is free of charge and open to all
  • Registration is pre-required, by completing the registration form

Highlights of the “LEAD-Online” Conference

Showcasing Innovation
Highlight the innovative digital tools and strategies developed by the LEAD Online project that empower individuals to counter hate speech online, interactive exhibition featuring project achievements and a digital “Hate Out!” game.

Panel Discussions
Engaging talks on digital literacy, the role of media, strategies to counter hate speech and scale up working solutions.

Lessons Learned and Reflections:
Join us in a thoughtful exploration of insights gained from the LEAD-Online project.

Networking Opportunities
Facilitated sessions for idea exchange and collaboration.

Call to Action
The event concludes with a collective commitment to combat online hate speech, encouraging ongoing efforts.

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 recognize 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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DAISSy-HOU announces the final Multiplier Event of the DigiPath project

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logo-digipathThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the final Multiplier Event of the DigiPath – Digital Education Readiness for VET Teachers through Tool Assisted Learning Pathways European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy, as the Greek partner. The activity takes place online on Wednesday 31st January 2024 from 15.00’ to 19.00’, and is organized by the project coordinator Academy for Vocational Education in Dresden (Germany), marking the closure of the DigiPath project.

Specifically, the event is addressed to media educators and pedagogical information technology (IT) consultants, human resources (HR) development professionals from schools all over Europe, and other stakeholders, such as representatives of the Ministry of Education sector as well as of teacher education field  and training institutions. It provides a favorable basis for presenting the key findings of the DigiPath, sharing the experience of implementing the project pilots and offering inspiration on how to create practical workshops for teachers on using digital tools within their class.

More precisely:

  • Participation is free of charge
  • Seats are limited and need to be reserved in advance
  • Registration is a pre-requisite, is open until 19th January 2024, by submitting the respective registration form
  • The virtual event takes place in the town electronic platform, access to which will be provided via e-mail, as declared within the registration form.

The DigiPath’s aim is to build VET teachers’ Digital Education Readiness (DER), by developing an Open Education Resource (OER) in the form of a blended learning course, incorporating Learning Paths for learners with varied levels of digital readiness and skills. DigiPath produces lightweight educational offers that can be seamlessly integrated into the daily routine of VET teachers, taking into account their specific work setting.

The project is implemented by a consortium of six (6) partners representing six (6) European countries (Greece, Germany, Lithuania, Italy, Portugal, Spain). The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University, the Greek partner, participates in all deliverables of the DigiPath project and is responsible for the development of the DigiPath electronic learning platform.

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

 

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DAISSy-HOU announces the online Info Day on «The new frontiers of teaching between virtual and artificial intelligence», within the UPDATE project

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update-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the info day on  «The new frontiers of teaching between virtual and artificial intelligence», to be organized within the framework of the implementation of the UPDATE- User-friendly Practical Distance Active Training Experience European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy, as the Greek partner. The activity takes place on Thursday 18th January 2024 from 15.00’ to 18.30’EEST, and is organized by the project coordinator Ente Acli Istruzione Professionale Piemonte, in Torino (Italy), providing also the possibility of online participation!

Specifically, the event is addressed to vocational education and training providers, apprenticeship advisors, vocational training teachers, decision-makers, researchers and education professionals.

More precisely:

  • Participation is free of charge and open to all
  • Simultaneous interpretation in English is provided
  • Registration through the Eventbrite electronic platform is pre-required here by selecting the «Reserve a spot» field
  • Online participation is available through the Zoom electronic platform, by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83574178175

The UPDATE project aims at strengthening and implementing a digital ecosystem for vocational training by collecting and developing digital and technological solutions and enhancing the updating of digital skills of vocational education and training of teachers and trainers. The overall objective of the project is to improve the quality of vocational training provided by VET organisations – with a view to increasing the learning opportunities, integration and training success of trainees, as well as their employability – by enhancing the capacities of trainers and instructors to implement blended and distance learning formats and to apply new technologies to vocational training activities with a high practical content.

The project is implemented by a consortium of four (4) partners representing four (4) European countries (Greece, Italy, Estonia, Denmark). The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University, the Greek partner, participates in all deliverables of the UPDATE project and is responsible for the development of the UPDATE training programme and the electronic learning platform.

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

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Invitation to participation in the MOOC of the NEFELE project, by DAISSy-HOU

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logo-nefeleThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled “Promoting the professional development of students in school”, which is part of the European project “Neet prevention in Educational systems through positive Future vision Enhancing Learning and teacher Education-NEFELE”, implemented by DAISSy as a Greek partner. It is a modern MOOC, aimed at training teachers in their critical role of supporting the professional development of students.

Specifically, the MOOC includes four (4) training modules based on the theoretical framework of career development and positive psychology, linked to practical examples for teachers, so that they can promote career planning for their students in the classroom. It also has one (1) educational module based on NEFELE BOX, which is the toolkit for the tangible user interface that the teacher can utilize with the students, supporting the design of their future career path. It is interspersed with videos, presentations and reading material as well as short quizzes (at the end of each module) so that learners can assess their progress.

In particular, the e-learning platform of the NEFELE project is designed and developed in English, Italian, Greek, Spanish and Dutch. It fosters collaboration and exchange among the participants, as it includes forums and discussion areas. The MOOC learning content in English [e.g. Open Education Resources (OERs), lectures, video scripts, presentations] was collected, developed and based on this, the MOOC videos were created. It is noteworthy that the learning materials, classified into modules, are available in five (5) languages under the NEFELE project partnership scheme.

Upon successful completion of the MOOC, participants will learn about:

  • Current and future challenges related to the world of work
  • Main aspects and main theories of career development from childhood to adolescence
  • How the teacher can support the career development and well-being of students in the school environment
  • Main positive psychology theories of well-being
  • Ways of positive education intervention in the school environment
  • Tangible user interfaces
  • Digital career narrative
  • Use of the Nefele Box to promote career development and wellbeing in the classroom

It is worth noting the following:

  • The NEFELE MOOC starts on January 22, 2024, has a five(5)-week duration and ends on February 26, 2024.
  • The deadline for registration is January 19, 2024.
  • Participants who successfully complete the MOOC will receive a Certificate of Completion
  • It is provided free of charge to any interested party, internationally.
  • Registration is pre-required and can be done by submitting an application form at the following link.

NEFELE is a 30-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-EAP 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.

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

 

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Invitation to the online training programme on entrepreneurship, targeting migrant women from non-EU countries, within the WINBIZ project, by DAISSy-HOU Participation is free of charge and the registration process has started!

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logo-winbizThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites migrant women coming from non EU member-states and residing in Greece, to participate in the online training programme on entrepreneurship, provided by the WINBIZ: Women’s Innovative Business Incubation Zone European project, with DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The training programme aims at the development and acquisition of personal, transversal and specialised skills necessary for the full integration or reintegration of migrant women into the European labour market through entrepreneurial initiatives.

The course has been designed to provide the knowledge, skills and support that migrant women need to overcome obstacles and succeed in their business endeavours. The ultimate goal of the course is to empower participants to become leaders and drivers of innovation and change in their communities, while promoting sustainable development and social cohesion.

More precisely:

The course is provided online through the WINBIZ e-learning platform developed by DAISSY-HOU.

It is free of charge and is conducted in Greek, with the option of accessing the training material also in English.

It starts on 29th January 2024.

It includes the following 7 modules:

  • Module 1. Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Module 2. Strategy, Sustainable Development & Business Planning
  • Module 3. Technology, Innovation & Social Innovation
  • Module 4. Marketing, Social Marketing & Sales
  • Module 5. Financial Management & Social Financing
  • Module 6. Leadership, Ethical Leadership & Communication
  • Module 7. Legal Issues, Funding Opportunities & Support Structures

Participation is free and can be done by submitting the expression of interest form [here] until 19/01/2024.

The WINBIZ is a three-year project funded by the ERASMUS+ European program and implemented by a consortium of six (6) partners representing six (6) European countries (Greece, Portugal, Italy, Romania, Republic of North Macedonia and Germany), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

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

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The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU participated in the Summer School for Social Innovation and completed the implementation of the TESI project

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logo-tesiThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) participated successfully in the Summer School for Social Innovation which took place from 28 August to 2 September 2023, in Belgrade (Serbia). The activity was organized in the framework of the “TESI: Training and Education in Social Innovation” European project, with DAISSy-HOU being the Greek partner, and marked the completion of the project’s objectives, namely the design of a Join Master Programme (JMP) in the field of Social Innovation.

The TESI Summer School offered the participants a unique opportunity to approach and explore contemporary theories and practices related to the development of Social Innovation. More than fifty (50) postgraduate/graduate students, doctoral/doctoral candidates, professionals from Civil Society organizations, as well as representatives from local and regional authorities, participated in this event. Additionally, nineteen (19) faculty members joined in, sharing extensive academic and professional experience in the field of developing innovative theoretical and practical solutions to specific social issues.

The curriculum of the Summer School and the learning activities implemented within, were closely interwoven with the structure and content of the Joint Master Programme (JMP) in Social Innovation designed in the framework of the TESI project. Emphasis was put on developing a fruitful dialogue, aimed at testing and receiving feedback from the participants on the planned postgraduate curriculum.

The DAISSy-HOU Research Group played a key role in the implementation of the TESI project’s Summer School program, through the organization of two (2) workshops on “Participatory Design” and “Data Analysis for All”, which were conducted by DAISSy-HOU members, Ms. Elena Tzamouranou and Mr. George Mendrinos, respectively. Present at the TESI Summer School were also Professor Kostas Karamanis-Vice President of HOU, Associate Professor Sissy (Aspasia) Theodosiou, Project Manager and Senior Researcher at DAISSy, and Mr. Kostas Manzos, Researcher at DAISSy, who took an active part in all discussions, developed during the Summer School and contributed substantially to draw useful conclusions regarding the upcoming implementation of the JMP in Social Innovation.

Through the open invitation that had been preceded and promoted on all social media of DAISSy-HOU, five (5) participants, representing all various target groups of the Summer School, were given the opportunity to travel to Belgrade in order to attend and actively participate in the action.

The Summer School for Social Innovation was a successful activity of the TESI project, which marked in the best way the completion phase of its implementation.

The TESI was a nine-month project, co-funded by the INTERREG Adriatic-Ionian programme of the European Union. It has been implemented by a consortium of six (6) Universities and one (1) Research Centre in the following countries: Albania, Croatia, Greece, Serbia and Slovenia. The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU ensured the effective implementation of the project activities in Greece, putting emphasis on networking and the involvement of respective stakeholders, and aiming at the multiple exploitation of the project results and its impact.

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

 

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

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CLIP-logoThe 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 fruitful opportunity for the team of DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) for peer sharing with a wide range of global experts, and also presenting the paper entitled «Designing an innovative online course in “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency” for Higher Education students» that has been developed In the framework of the European co-funded project “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency (CLIP)” to which DAISSy-HOU participates as the Greek 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. The DAISSy-HOU was represented at the ICERI Conference by Professor Achilles Kameas, Director of DAISSy and Ms. Eleni Georgakakou, Senior Project Manager & Researcher of DAISSy, who attended a number of sessions and elaborated on peer learning and networking-new cooperations.

In this framework, the Poster based on the paper «Designing an innovative online course in “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency” for Higher Education students» that has been developed in the framework of the European co-funded project CLIP, was also presented. The paper had been compiled and submitted by DAISSy-HOU, namely Ms. Panagiota Polymeropoulou Senior Researcher, Ms. Eleni Georgakakou Senior Project Manager & Researcher and Prof. Achilles Kameas, whereas the development of the Poster had been completed also under the scientific review of Dr. Achilles Kameas, Professor of Pervasive and Global Computing Systems at HOU and Founder/ Director of the DAISSy Research Group.

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 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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The DAISSy Research Group of HOU co-organized and coordinated two meet-ups in the framework of the online Course “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency”

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CLIP-logoThe DAISSy Research Group of Hellenic Open University (HOU) co-organised two meet-ups for the learners participating in the “Critical Visual Media Literacy and Fluency” online Course, which has been developed and runs within the framework of the “Critical visual media literacy and empowerment (CLIP)” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

The meet-ups were held online on November 9thand November 23rd2023, from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm CET, aiming at fostering the connections and peer learning by providing the participants with the opportunity to meet and collaborate in interactive group activities.

Specifically, the meet ups were moderated by Ms. Panagiota Polymeropoulou, Researcher at DAISSy-HOU and member of the CLIP project team.  Ms. Simona Pezzano, Adjuct Faculty Professor at IULM University, also a CLIP project partner, provided a brief overview of the Modules of the online micro-learning Course, that has been developed by the CLIP consortium under the methodology and coordination of DAISSy-HOU, and introduced/ engaged the participants in the group activities. Each one of the two meet-ups, attracted the interest of more than twenty five (25) CLIP Course learners, who joined vividly.

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 IULM-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: