The DIGIMUSE ENTER project, co-financed by the European Commission under Erasmus+, has officially launched, marking a major step forward in the digital transformation of small museums across Europe. A two-day Kick-Off …
The UNITY EUROPE project, co-financed by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnership framework, is pleased to announce the publication of the final deliverables of the Work Package 2 (WP2). …
Málaga, Spain – 14 October 2024: The Unity Europe project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering European cooperation and social cohesion, held a face-to-face meeting with all its project partners on …
Within the framework of the ALL-IN project , the six partner organisations from Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium and France have recently met to advance the structure and development of the content …
Málaga, October 16, 2024 – The ALL-IN: Advancing Language Learning for Inclusive Narratives team gathered in Málaga for their second Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by Arrabal-AID and IT Solutions for All. …
The RESET project announces the publication of its operational guidelines for Vocational Education and Training (VET) operators. Titled “Operational Guidelines for VET Operators,” the document presents all RESET learning products and …
The RESET project announces the publication of its operational guidelines for Vocational Education and Training (VET) operators. Titled “Operational Guidelines for VET Operators,” the document presents all RESET learning products and provides instructions for their use. In response to the increasing use of digital technologies in education, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the project aimed to address the digital needs of VET professionals. The guidelines are designed to assist VET operators in navigating the digital transition and improving their digital competencies in line with the European framework on digital competencies of teachers and trainers (DigCompEdu). The publication of these guidelines is a significant step towards supporting VET professionals in adapting to the digital shift and enhancing the quality of VET training. For more information and to download the Operational Guidelines, please visit the project’s website at project-reset.eu
The two-year project was based on recent developments in education and its digitalisation. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital learning all over Europe. While some trainers adapted to this easier than others, it was still a big shift for all of them. To support this endeavour and to place the further digital trainings on stable ground, the RESET Project has developed a wide set of trainings and tools. This is accessible to people all over Europe, as it was developed within an international Erasmus+ consortium with seven partners from five different countries. The trainings and tools are directed to the VET Operators and aim at fostering their digital competences and abilities, and they are available on the RESET Platform.
The last effort before finalising the project was the production of the RESET Operational Guidelines for VET Operators, which serve as practical how-to guide on the use of the RESET products.
DigComp4VET, a pioneering Erasmus Plus project, is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed training material, produced under Work Package 3 (WP3). This marks a significant milestone in the …
DigComp4VET, a pioneering Erasmus Plus project, is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed training material, produced under Work Package 3 (WP3). This marks a significant milestone in the project’s overarching goal to enhance the European Vocational Education and Training (VET) system’s resilience and relevance through the implementation of the Digital Competence Framework.
With a mission to empower VET professionals with the necessary digital competences for the rapidly evolving landscape of vocational education, DigComp4VET has meticulously worked towards operationalizing the revised DigComp Frameworks. The project adopts a unique “just-in-time” and “bottom-up” approach, focusing on the specific needs of VET professionals.
The project consortium, comprising seven organizations from six European countries (Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Spain), has been actively involved in analyzing trends, identifying digital skill gaps, and uncovering opportunities within the VET ecosystem during WP2 activities. This comprehensive research served as the bedrock for developing innovative training courses tailored to address the identified training needs.
DigComp4VET is an Erasmus Plus project dedicated to enhancing the European VET system’s resilience and relevance by implementing the Digital Competence Framework in VET settings. The project focuses on empowering VET professionals with the competences needed for digital and blended vocational education and training, contributing to Europe’s digital future. DigComp4VET’s diverse partnership ensures the transferability and multiplier effects of results across education, training, youth, and sport, thereby contributing to upskilling adults, enriching higher education, and supporting private sector digitalization.
Key Features of the Newly Developed Training Material (WP3):
– Comprehensive curriculum focusing on digitalization in VET institutions.
– Target-centered and multilingual training material available in English, Italian, German, Spanish, Romanian, and Polish.
– Aligned with the WP2 Matrix and EU frameworks DigCompORG and DigCompEDU.
Training Modules Available:
1. Learners’ Quality Assurance and Learning Management Systems.
2. Digital Upskilling and Reskilling of VET Professionals: Train-the-trainer on New Technologies for Teaching & Education.
3. Learners’ Engagement in Digital-age: Adapting VET Provision to Virtual Environments.
4. Organisation and People Management in Virtual Settings.
5. Digital Competences for VET Professionals: Selecting, Creating and Managing Digital Resources for Teaching & Education.
6. How to develop attractive digital content for education purposes.
7. Digital education and guidance: new roles and pedagogical approaches of VET professionals.
The training material is now accessible at https://www.digcomp4vet.com/trainings/and promises to be a valuable resource for VET professionals looking to enhance their digital competences.
This first version of the training material will undergo a validation process in the later stages of the project, aiming to confirm or fine-tune the quality of the training.
DigComp4VET, at the European level, adds significant value by supporting Europe’s digital future and addressing critical capacities identified by the EU. For more information, please visit https://www.digcomp4vet.com/.
DigComp4VET is poised to make a lasting impact on Europe’s digital future by supporting the upskilling of adults, enriching higher education, and contributing to private sector digitalization.
The MICRO 2 Digital Erasmus + Cooperation Partnership Project held its third transnational project meeting online in December to launch the online Open Education Resource Platform and Test and Validation Phase …
The MICRO 2 Digital Erasmus + Cooperation Partnership Project held its third transnational project meeting online in December to launch the online Open Education Resource Platform and Test and Validation Phase of the project Training Toolkit.
Post Covid, digital innovation, innovative business models, changing nature of jobs and new methods of work are all radically reshaping the way companies operate. In Rural Europe, micro-enterprises of all types, with fewer than ten employees face the greatest challenges in making the very necessary digital transition. The MICRO 2 consortium is working on the Project to support rural microenterprises embrace digital transformation by tackling digital competences and skills development. The project also aims to enhance the responsiveness and coherence of the VET system in rural areas to meet increasing demand for digital competences by upgrading service provision in line with the revised Digital and Entrepreneurship Competency Frameworks of the European Commission (Digcomp 2.2, Entrecomp).
Based on extensive transnational research, the consortium over the last year has developed a Training Toolkit specifically targeted at the Digital Entrepreneurship needs of the European rural micro enterprise. Modules include, Cybersecurity and Data Management, Digital Marketing and E-Business, Leading and Managing Digital Change and Hybrid Work Teams. An extensive range of real- world accompanying resources such as operational cases and good practices are included. The Training Toolkit has been developed to serve both independent and guided learning.
The Toolbox is available online in 3 languages at https://digitalmicro2.eu/ . This Open Education Resources
(OER) Platform is the main showcase of project’s results and its largest and most tangible channel for international visibility. All content is completely available for free, without requiring any kind of registration/identification by the user.
Testing and Validation is a crucial phase of the project in order to fine tune the training offering. In the following months, partners will meet at least 60 learners from the target group across Europe to test the training material embedded in the MICRO 2 Digital OER Platform to collect feedback about usability, relevance to their needs and delivery means. Feedback from the wider public is also very welcome through the embedded survey on the platform.
The 4th and final project meeting of the GENIE partner organizations aims to review the quality of all products developed and in particular to address issues of sustainability and the integration …
The 4th and final project meeting of the GENIE partner organizations aims to review the quality of all products developed and in particular to address issues of sustainability and the integration of the results into the future work of all partners.
Based on the very successful validation process, which involved more stakeholders than planned and at the same time with excellent feedback from those involved in the process, the products (training units and the GENIE game) were finalized.
The work done so far to disseminate the results has exceeded all previous expectations. More than 400,000 interested parties and organizations have already been reached online; more than 110,000 have been informed about GENIE through analogue media. 3,000 people have already used the GENIE material and the game has already been downloaded almost 300 times onto their own computers. Finally, the homepage has been visited more than 80,000 times.
The consortium is optimistic for further and intensive use by interested stakeholders throughout Europe. The 4th meeting took place from November 23-24, 2023 at d-ialogo in Wuppertal.
Brussels, Belgium – October 24, 2023 – The city of Brussels hosted the culminating Closing Meeting of the RESET project, a collaborative initiative aiming to redefine post-pandemic effective training. RESET, co-financed …
Brussels, Belgium – October 24, 2023 – The city of Brussels hosted the culminating Closing Meeting of the RESET project, a collaborative initiative aiming to redefine post-pandemic effective training. RESET, co-financed by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program, brings together seven organisations from five countries (IT; DK; DE; BE; ES) with the shared goal of fortifying the resilience and attractiveness of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event celebrated the successful navigation of the project’s transformative journey towards enhancing digital skills among VET providers. The Closing Meeting served as a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions on the positive project status, emphasising key milestones achieved and outlining the final steps needed for a triumphant conclusion.
IHF and IAL FVG extended a warm welcome to participants, setting the tone for the informative updates presented throughout the session, highlighting significant progress made during the project.
Hosted by the Belgian partner (IHF), the consortium engaged in a comprehensive exploration of the project’s results and outcomes. Discussions centered on key highlights, shedding light on valuable insights derived from an analysis of the project’s platform.
The meeting also delved into upcoming project tasks, with the consortium dedicating substantial attention to final horizontal activities for ensuring the project’s continued success. This included planning Multiplier Events and strategizing effective ways to share and promote the project, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the implementation process.
Active participation from attendees fostered a collaborative environment, with valuable insights shared to contribute to the project’s successful completion.
A significant discussion on the environmental, social, and digital sustainability of the project took place during a tour de table. This involved the presentation of the RESET Green Guidelines, designed to promote a greener approach to project meetings. Partners shared their best practices related to these guidelines, offering a rich exchange of ideas.
The meeting concluded with a comprehensive recap of tasks and deadlines, with a reminder that certificates of attendance would be distributed online, aligning with the project’s commitment to a paperless approach.
RESET, which stands for “Resource for Post-Pandemic Effective Training”, is an ambitious Erasmus+ project supported by the European Commission, bringing together a consortium of seven organizations from five European countries (Italy, …
RESET, which stands for “Resource for Post-Pandemic Effective Training”, is an ambitious Erasmus+ project supported by the European Commission, bringing together a consortium of seven organizations from five European countries (Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and Spain). The project is designed to address the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET).
In a world profoundly transformed by the pandemic, RESET aims to enhance the resilience and efficiency of the VET system and promote the digitisation of education in compliance with European policies. The project focuses on teachers, tutors, and coordinators to provide them with the necessary tools and training to adapt to the new digital landscape.
As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to digital education, RESET has been at the forefront of equipping educators with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this new environment.
Comprehensive Training Courses:
Digital Marketing for VET Provision: Learn to promote educational services in vocational training effectively. Discover strategies for marketing your courses online.
Classroom Management (1): Keeping the Audience Involved within the Virtual Classroom – Mind Maps, the Basics: Explore techniques for keeping participants engaged in virtual classrooms. Understand the fundamentals of mind maps for better planning and collaboration.
Classroom Management (2): Keeping the Audience Involved within the Virtual Classroom – Digital Mind Maps for Professional Collaboration: Learn to use digital mind maps to facilitate professional collaboration.
Analysis of Digital Resources and Understanding of Digital Reliability: Understand how to assess the reliability of digital resources for your lessons.
Teamwork and Collaborative Digital Classroom: Explore important methodological perspectives for creating a collaborative digital classroom.
Micro-Digital Credential for VET: Discover the concept of micro-credentials and their potential for providing certified further training.
Quality Digital Training for Students with Special Needs: Learn how to support students with special needs, including visual aids, assistive technology, and structured literacy instruction.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection for VET Operators: Identify cyber threats and learn how to protect your identity and data online.
DigComp for Educators and Organizations – Operational Implications: Understand the operative implications of the DigComp framework for educators and organizations.
Budgeting and Digital Transformation: Dive into the core of digitalization, optimizing service provision and fostering direct connections with target audiences.
Digital VET Optimization – Learning Styles and Roles: Explore core learning styles and instructor roles. Enhance the learning experience with Get Ready to ‘Moodle’.
Digital VET Optimization – LMS and Objectives: Unlock the potential of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning objectives. Harness digital tools to track progress.
Operational Tools for Success:
SWOT Analysis: A strategic tool to understand the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of a project or business.
Mind-map Software Tools Collection: A collection of mind-mapping software tools for enhanced organization and planning.
Digital Resources Assessment: A checklist for analyzing digital resources and assessing their reliability.
Our Practice in regard to Video Conferencing System: A guide to best practices for video conferencing systems.
Implementing a Safe and Secure Digital Classroom: Questions for creating a safe and secure digital classroom for collaboration.
Micro-credential Checklist: A checklist to explore the potential of micro-credentials in virtual training.
How-to-Guide for Google Docs: A guide for using Google Docs’ features for students with reading and writing difficulties.
Cybersecurity Checklist: A checklist for ensuring online security.
Get Ready to ‘Moodle’: A guideline to get started on Moodle, a learning management system.
Operationalization of DigComp’s Resources for VET Providers and LLL Professionals: A document to navigate the ecosystem of the DigComp framework.
Annual IT Budget Templates: Two tools for estimating annual IT budgets for organizations.
RESET stands as a beacon of hope for VET providers and educators looking to navigate the digital landscape, offering them the resources, training, and guidance they need to thrive.
For more information about the RESET project and its resources, please refer to:
Under the RESET Project, a wide set of learning material has been produced as common effort of the consortium involving 7 Partners from 5 different countries. The trainings and tools are …
Under the RESET Project, a wide set of learning material has been produced as common effort of the consortium involving 7 Partners from 5 different countries. The trainings and tools are directed to the VET Operators and aim at fostering their digital competences and abilities, and they are available on the RESET Platform.
In order to check the worthiness of the products and their compliance with the project objectives, a thorough Test and Validation process has been carried out during the second year of implementation. The first step coincided with the production of the Test and Validation Plan. This internal document was addressed to project Partners, and served as a common methodology to carry out testing activities following a precise programme and delivering a coherent set of supporting documents.
All Partners carried out testing and validating activities at local level, involving a number of target groups which, at the end of the sessions, provided for precious comments and feedback on the RESET learning material. Each Partner consolidated the feedback on a Report, delivered then to the Project Coordinator for the finalization of RESET.
The feedback collected by Partners are widely positive, and they emphasize the benefits of the products.
Last effort of the consortium is the production of the RESET Operational Guidelines for VET Operators, which will serve as practical how-to guide on the use of the RESET products. The Guidelines will be available on the platform by the end of January 2024 in all partnership languages.
On December 14th, 2023, Internet Web Solutions joined the virtual Kick-Off Meeting of the IMPACT ACADEMY project, a ground-breaking initiative in Higher Education co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European …
On December 14th, 2023, Internet Web Solutions joined the virtual Kick-Off Meeting of the IMPACT ACADEMY project, a ground-breaking initiative in Higher Education co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. This innovative project addresses a critical need in entrepreneurial education by focusing on the valorisation of impact skills and aims to empower small businesses to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
Over the past decades, the importance of impact skills in building corporate resilience during crises has become evident. However, existing tools have predominantly targeted large corporations, leaving a void for emerging businesses seeking to integrate social, environmental, and economic dimensions for success.
The question of how a new company can create a business plan that harmoniously incorporates these dimensions is at the core of the IMPACT ACADEMY’s mission. The answer lies in the wider acquisition of Impact Skills, a crucial element often overlooked in European universities’ courses.
In this framework, 6 partners representing different education systems across Europe decided to build a Consortium to address these challanges:
Aix-Marseille Université, France
DEMOSTENE Centro Studi, Italy
Institut de Haute Formation aux Politiques Communautaires (IHF) asbl, Belgium
Adnan Menderes University (ADU), Turkey
The University of Tourism and Management Skopje (UTMS), North Macedonia
Internet Web Solutions (IWS), Spain
In two years of project’s implementation, partners will collaborate to innovate entrepreneurial education by:
Developing an Impact Economy Programme in Higher Education to create a new generation of young entrepreneurs capable of seizing opportunities while prioritizing societal well-being. Partners will produce, test and validate a dynamic course designed to facilitate the acquisition of Impact Skills through engaging multimedia content
Creating an Impact Skills Framework designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential skills necessary for navigating the complex landscape of impact entrepreneurship
Developing the SDGs 2030 Assessment Tool for assessing how well an entrepreneurial idea aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The launch of the IMPACT ACADEMY project signals a transformative step towards a more inclusive and impactful entrepreneurial education landscape, ensuring that small businesses can thrive while contributing positively to society.
For more information about IMPACT ACADEMY Project and Internet Web Solutions, please stay tuned to
AMTech proudly unveils a groundbreaking achievement in vocational education with the publication of a detailed curriculum designed for aspiring mechatronics technicians in the aviation aerospace industry. This curriculum, a central component …
AMTech proudly unveils a groundbreaking achievement in vocational education with the publication of a detailed curriculum designed for aspiring mechatronics technicians in the aviation aerospace industry. This curriculum, a central component of the AMTech project, addresses the identified skills gaps and competences outlined in the earlier transnational need analysis.
Developed through collaborative efforts among project partners, the curriculum has undergone rigorous piloting within educational settings, garnering positive feedback from target groups. This achievement marks a significant step towards equipping vocational education and training centers with the resources needed to foster competences and skills essential for the success of future mechatronic technicians in the aviation industry.
The AMTech curriculum reflects a balanced mix of vocational skills aligned with emerging job roles and key competences within the aviation sector, providing a comprehensive framework to prepare individuals for fulfilling careers in aviation aerospace mechatronics. The curriculum is structured into four main pedagogical areas:
1.Aviation & Aerospace, education and learning objectives:
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of aviation technology, aircraft maintenance, and repair procedures; to develop the necessary professional competencies required for successful employment as an aircraft technician in the aviation and aerospace industries.
2.Electrical & Mechatronics, education and learning objectives:
To equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills required to maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical and mechatronic systems in aircraft. The training will enable them to understand and work with various systems such as avionics, power generation, lighting, communication, and navigation systems.
3.Computer Science & Avionics, education and learning objectives:
To equip the technicians with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively maintain, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft computer and avionics systems. This training will provide the technicians with the ability to identify, diagnose and resolve issues in avionics systems that use computer-based technologies.
4.Safety & Operations, education and learning objectives:
To provide comprehensive training to aircraft technicians in safety and operations, covering all aspects of aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting. The curriculum aims to equip technicians the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations, minimize the risk of accidents, and comply with regulatory requirements.
The curriculum comes also with six short training modules that complements the content of the aforementioned and can be used by education and training providers as support material of their teaching and lessons.
1. How to deliver digital training content through a digital training platform
2. Useful resources for VET professionals and trainers
3. How to engage students in online training
4. Theoretical training in the drone industry based on STEM subjects in VET education
5. Practical application of STEM in VET: a guide for trainers and students
6. Introduction to UAS Technology and its future landscapes
To access all project’s result available and teaching and education material, please consult: www.amtechtraining.eu
On 15th November2023, the consortium joined the 4th and last Transnational Project Meeting of the WIDE project, which was held virtually. WIDE – Women Integration through Digital Entrepreneurship – is a …
On 15th November2023, the consortium joined the 4th and last Transnational Project Meeting of the WIDE project, which was held virtually.
WIDE – Women Integration through Digital Entrepreneurship – is a project co-funded by the EU Commission through the ErasmusPlus Programme. The initiative, which officially ends in December 2023, successfully reached its objective by equipping women with the tools needed to thrive in a digital age. Partners managed to produce effective training resources, incorporating those skills and competences necessary not only to enhance employability but also to open doors to online entrepreneurship.
The WIDE project has received positive feedback from women and training providers who joined the Test & Validation sessions carried out by partners, in the previous months, to test the quality and relevance of the WIDE Training Toolkit. Moreover, Multiplier Events have been organised in the different partner countries. These initiatives brought together key stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and community leaders and helped partners in ensuring a long-lasting impact to the project’s results; indeed, they represented a platform to showcase the achievements of the WIDE project, share best practices, and foster collaboration for continued digital empowerment in rural areas.
The Closing Meeting represented an opportunity to share the results of each national T&V session and Multiplier Event. At this stage of the project, the meeting was also relevant for the coordination of the final administrative and financial tasks. Partners’ contributions to the meeting proved that the WIDE project prides itself also on the successful management of all transversal activities, such Dissemiantion, Quality Assurance and overall Project Management. From inception to conclusion, WIDE demonstrated meticulous planning, efficient execution, and effective coordination.