Category: Project Updates

EXTOR- About the project

🌱 EXTOR aims to support the sustainable development of rural areas through the promotion of experiential forms of tourism and the adoption of environmentally sustainable solutions, upskilling rural entrepreneurs, limiting people’s outflows to urban areas, creating new multi-actor communication, digital marketing and networking channels, increase VET providers/trainers’ capacity to adapt their training offer to current and future needs of economy and society, strengthening their resilience.

⭐️Partners:

LAND Impresa Sociale , Instituto para el fomento del desarrollo y la formación, CSI, die Berater Unternehmensberatung, Olympic Training, Einurð, Candide International

DigFinLit – The project website has launched

Are you ready to make good digital financial decisions in your life? If not, we have the solution: DigFinLit!

DigFinLit is designed to help you manage your money wisely in the digital age. Our website has finally launched, allowing you to explore our initial offerings.

Go to our website to discover the first steps of our motivational workshops, e-learning hub, and e-learning platform.

Stay tuned for more updates coming soon!

 

DigFinLit – Disseminating the project at a local multiplier event

On the 27th of February a multiplier event about artificial intelligence and digitalisation was hosted at the office of die Berater.

Flyers from our DigFinLit project about digital financial literacy were also distributed for the interested and open audience.

They learned about the project’s aim of developing the upskilling Learning Hub “Digital financial literacy: be smart with your money in the digital age”.

They showed great interest in the project and emphasised its topicality.

Tutor – An Eclectic Approach

For the teacher training we from TUTOR want to follow an eclectic approach, combining Transformative Learning with Universal Design for Learning, Emotional Learning and Cultural Awareness.

As Transformative Learning transforms teachers into advocates for diversity and inclusion, integrating these frameworks contributes to a more equitable and supportive education system.

Each framework contributes distinct elements to the overall goal of inclusive education:

The principles of Universal Design for Learning provide a framework for designing inclusive instructional materials and methods that cater to diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.

Emotional Learning fosters emotional intelligence, which is crucial for creating a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Cultural Awareness deepens teachers’ understanding of cultural nuances, enabling them to adapt teaching methods to be more inclusive and culturally responsive.

If you want to know more you can check out our website

# Stay tuned for more updates!

 

 

DigiNext- transnational meeting

We are happy to be part of the DigiNext project, coordinated by Universidad the Sevilla, which was successfully kicked off on 6-7 February 2023 in Palermo.

 

DigiNext aims to help rural communities by transfering digital skills to seniors and individuals with limited digital proficiency in rural areas.

The transnational meeting allowed partners to get to know each other, develop a clear picture of the project achievements and define a working culture that is satisfactory for everyone.

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YouLead-A Democratic Society needs Activism

In recent times, youth activism has surged across various fronts, from #BlackLivesMatter to #MeToo and #FridaysForFuture.

It’s crucial to recognize that supporting these causes isn’t mutually exclusive; each carries a potent message.

In a democratic Europe, activism acts as a catalyst for change, ensuring diverse voices are heard and heeded.

Whether it’s climate action, social justice, or any cause that ignites passion, the power to effect change lies in the hands of the people.

By actively participating and voicing concerns, individuals contribute to the vibrant tapestry of a democratic Europe, ensuring that collective action shapes society’s course.

Transformative Learning: the basic theory for training teachers for inclusive education

We from TUTOR think that transformative learning is essential for an inclusive education.

Why? It provides teachers with a framework to critically examine their own beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions. This framework enables them to create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment for students from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, transformative learning is vital to inclusive teaching and learning because it provides:

• Increased self-awareness

• Empathy and understanding

• Mitigating prejudice

• Shifting perspectives

• Adapting teaching strategies

• Creating safe learning spaces

• Promoting critical thinking

• Enhancing communication skills

• Positive role models

• Equal Opportunity

In summary, transformative learning is essential to inclusive teaching because it promotes self-awareness, empathy, and critical thinking, which are fundamental competencies for teachers to create a classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to learn and succeed.

This way, teachers become advocates for diversity and inclusion, contributing to a more equitable and supportive education system.

If you want to know more you can check out our website

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YouLead- Understanding diversity: A guide to conscious action

Let’s take the time to talk about privilege, stereotypes, and justice in our society! We’ve crafted guidelines for critical reflection and action. Take a moment to delve into these important topics with us. A willingness to address these issues helps to create a fairer and more inclusive society. Together we can actively contribute to change!

Understanding diversity: A guide to conscious action

 

Our Digital Village – Scientific Article

Overall, 48 participants were reached across 9 workshops in Austria. In these workshops, youth expressed a desire for more than just basic digital skills. They are eager to explore new and emerging technologies and emphasized the importance of online security. Additionally, the results indicate that schools and educational institutions play a crucial role in promoting digital competencies and offering advanced-level courses. It is necessary for local authorities to develop more online platforms and services tailored to the community’s needs. Furthermore, participants emphasized the importance of collective learning and training to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, feels competent in using digital tools. Each participating country therefore created a national report to summarize the findings. All national reports contribute to the scientific article. The article outlines the workshop structure, our approach, the research questions addressed, and the findings. It explores various aspects, such as the definition and significance of digital skills, and how individuals rely on them in diverse contexts.

SCIENTIFIC PAPER

 

 Fostering Digital Innovation in CCIs: A New Perspective from the EPICURIOUS EU Survey

In the evolving landscape of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), the EPICURIOUS project, funded by the EU’s Erasmus+ program, plays a pivotal role. This initiative not only
seeks to understand the nuances of youth engagement in CCIs but also focuses on enhancing digital competencies, a critical component for success in today’s digitalized world.
View the whole article here.