8:30 - 22:00
Monday - Saturday
Structured Course | Innovative Teachers
The structured course provider: ERA - Europe Route Education Youth Sports and Culture Association
OID E10268093
www.eraeu.com
email: courses@eraeu.com
the course is published on the SchoolEducationGateway platform.
• Teachers of pre-school education.
• Teachers of all school levels, VET and adult education.
• Teachers of special needs.
• Teacher trainers.
• Headmasters, principals and administration staff of the pre-school and school educational institutions.
Each participant needs to bring his own tablet and/or laptop, camera or smartphone. We don’t provide computers or tablets.
The standard program comprises 7 days. The first day is dedicated to getting to know each other by learning icebreaker activities, to Course topic introduction, hands-on activity on login to the course connecting classroom. The last day is about follow up, individual consultations – instructions how to implement the suggested trainings with pupils, how to seek and receive support from mentors and at the end certificates ceremony. Participants are expected to arrive one day before the start of the course and leave one day after the end. In case there is no lockdown and it is safe for both sides, the host organization could also organize:
The insights we gain by making assessment a regular part of instruction enable us to meet the needs of the students who are eager for more challenges and to provide intervention for those who are struggling.
Our practical, hands-on course is for educational specialists, who want to learn how to work effectively with students to assess their achievement. Today, we know learning requires that the learner engage in problem-solving to actively build mental models. Knowledge is attained not just by receiving information, but also by interpreting the information and relating it to the learner's knowledge base. What is important, and therefore should be assessed, is the learner's ability to organize, structure, and use information in context to solve complex problems. The distance learning, during the pandemic time last one year, changed the way of the assessment in schools. eTests, eGames and eAssignments replaced paper-based assessments in schools. The pandemic will take effect on the educational methods and practices even in post-pandemic times. All types of electronic assessment will be part of the school life in the future. Test-taking is more than just bubble-filling. Teachers use it to learn about students’ needs, and after this course you can use the same results to help your pupils, too. Understanding the different types of testing, the kinds of results they provide, and how they complement one another will help teachers use this information in the best way to help their pupils learn. During the course the participants will learn how to design different types of tests and what tools/apps they can use to create eTests, eAssignments and eGames and other eGadgets.
The pre-school teachers: Throughout the course, participants will get familiar with the innovative methodological approach of using multimedia and online based materials in the kindergartens by the method “learning by doing”. They will learn how to apply different activities to asses child's development in five main areas: cognitive development, social and emotional development, speech and language, fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Despite presenting innovative best practice, the course shows how basic psychological needs of safety, belongingness and self-esteem needs to be put on the first place during the kindergartens closures. The pre-school teachers can create multimedia materials for parents, to provide interaction and support with health habits, games, and reading; understand the perspective of children and connect the home situation with age-specific development; and prepare for challenges while being flexible in their expectations.
The school teachers: The participants from the different school levels will get familiar with the innovative methodological approach in the education, of creating and using interactive multimedia and web based materials in the fields of science, mathematics, humanistic studies and sports obtained within several workshops led by the method “learning by doing”. The course shows how basic psychological needs of safety, belongingness and self-esteem needs to be put on the first place when using web-based educational resources. The participants will acquire competences to design and implement assessment materials, based on implementation of multimedia materials, web based platforms for simulations, video as tool for students assessment (flipgrid), interactive video instructions, to create branched scenarios to create interactive educational materials etc.
The main topics of our structured course are targeting on the online assessment of the students and using different tools for that purpose. Online assessment can be done at any time or place, provided learners have access to the internet. Online assessment transforms learning. Why do we ask test-takers to write their exams by hand, when it is an inescapable fact that modern life is digital? Online or digital assessment is all about learners applying their knowledge and skills to real-world situations.
The digitalization of assessments leads to educational transformation for every test-taker and staff member involved.
What are the benefits of the eAssessment?
By the end of the course participants will identify electronic assessment options that facilitate improved pedagogical practices and address existing administrative issues. They will know how the technology can be used for assessing the students’ skills. It is therefore important for teachers to reflect on their practices and summarize what worked and did not work. Teachers will know how to use tools and platforms to create eTests, eGames and eAssignments. The participants will learn about the digital resources for students’ assessment. They will gain not only theoretical knowledge about digital tools but also will learn how to create interactive learning resources suitable for students. The participants will gain practical knowledge on how to create eTests by using common ePlatforms that schools use for distance learning nowadays. The participants will also learn about the gamification and basics of teaching with games.
The course is designed as an interactive process. The format of the course is didactic, experiential, and interactive along with discussions, individual and team exercises. The focus is on experiential learning and workshop approaches, lectures and group discussions. One of the delivery methods during the course is the simulation of real lessons. Participants will, most of the time, step in the shoes of kids/students, practicing the online distance learning. The simulations will be accompanied by discussions on different scenarios of delivering the training sessions suggested by the participants. The course is designed in a way that it offers pre-school and school teachers several beneficial activities for their professional development in the fields of ICT and multimedia creating.
Sharing: Participants share experiences and expertise on the topic and learn from each other.
Collaborative workshops: Working in groups on a learning scenario, pedagogical situation plans and other learning resources to be used in the own kindergarten. The training team is multinational, who have participated in the design of the educational materials and previous teacher training sessions within Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects.
The course provider takes care of booking the accommodation of the participants. We work with a travel agency that organizes the accommodation of our participants with a group price. The course takes place at the same hotel we stay. The participants can book their flights or our travel agency can do this for you and helps you to find the best option.
In Malta – the participants will stay at Paradise Bay hotel 4*on BB or HB base.
In Manavgat-Antalya, Turkiye- the participants will stay at Diamond Premium Hotel&SPA 5*on All-inclusive base.
After you register to the course, you will receive a detailed information about the course. The Erasmus+ grant will cover the participant’s expenses for accommodation, meals and the cultural programs.
Dear participants,
If you will apply at 2023 deadline or already RECEIVED a grant, you are welcome to contact us and team will contact you for assistance and further details.
You can find below the sessions planned for 2023.
If none of these dates suits you, we may organize an additional session for your school if there are at least 10 participants. If interested, please contact us at courses@eraeu.com to let us know about your needs.
Please contact us at courses@eraeu.com
Or fill in the form https://forms.gle/SLnSfNVJ1JYUjKUE8
Duration of the course - 7 days.
Fee for tuition and materials: 560 euros.
(This is covered with the course fee that you get with your grant: 80 euro per day).
About the fee for the accommodation and meals you will receive an email with detailed information after your registration for the course and course confirmation.
(Primary school teachers, trainers, school managers, pedagogical advisers and any other staff of educational organizations are eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant covering all the costs including travel, accommodation and daily subsistence, cultural activities and all fees. The training course is designed to be fully funded by Erasmus+ program.)
1. About 4 months before the start of each course ERA will send bills by email to the participants.
2. The bill will be sent to the contact person of the school or the institution. The billing address will be the school/institution address. The name mentioned on the bill will be the name of the participant.
3. All correspondence about billing will be done by the contact person of the school.
4. The bills can be paid by the individual teachers or by the school. The reference number of the bill(s) should be mentioned when paying.
The use of reference number(s) when paying is a necessity
Note: In case the customer cancels their participation after paying the fee, ERA charges the transaction costs of the reimbursement. The cancellation of the participation in the course is possible at least 3 months before the training.
If your school/institution has a VAT number and you want to have it on the bill, please send it to us.
The training courses in Malta are organized by the ERA – Europe Route Education Youth Sports and Culture Association (OID E10268093)
The Europe Route Education Youth Sports and Culture Association has a mission to support the modernization of education at national and international level, to support schools in the region to apply and to work on Erasmus+ projects, learn from the best practices abroad and work to improve its quality. It supports the implementation of leading European and world standards in Turkish school education through various initiatives.
Europe Route Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Association (ERA) was founded as a democratic, secular, independent, non-political association focused mainly on education and training at European level. Our trainers are very qualified specialists in ICT for education field and non-formal methods. ERA’s team is international. The trainers are experienced people in field of school, VET and adult education.
We are working on Erasmus+ program to carrying out training courses, projects for cooperation and exchange of good practices, workshops and similar activities in the educational field. Our mission is to provide people with the necessary qualifications and skills set in order for them to be competent and excel in their sectors, meanwhile creating common values; hence, a European culture.
Hasan Biber is an deputy principal and English teacher with 25 years of experience currently working at Namık Karamancı Fen Lisesi which is a prestigious science high school located in Manavgat, Antalya Turkey
We are committed to Erasmus Quality Standards and comply to the basic principles of the Erasmus Quality Standards. Participating organizations are also expected to comply to the basic principles when planning project activities.
14:00 Informal introduction to the course, getting to know each other
14:30 Icebreakers for online teaching and team building activities in remote online classrooms
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Tests as tools for assessment and as tools for helping students learning. Assessment of learning, assessment for learning and assessment as learning
19:00 Joint welcome dinner
10:00 Introduction to the course, presentation of schools and assessment practices
11:00 Four types of testing in schools today — diagnostic, formative, benchmark, and summative assessment
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 eTests: Overview of platforms and apps for creating eTests
14:30 Creating Form/Quiz on MS Forms. Examples
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00.creating Forms/Quiz on Google Form
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Workshop 1: Creating eTests on MS Forms. The benefits of the Math option. How to add branching to MS Form test
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Workshop 2: Creating eTests on Google Form. Section based on answer option
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Workshop 3: How to create and educational “escape room” type game with MS Forms and Google Form
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Workshop 4: Designing and conducting educational escape room game for online distance learning and class-room learning. Working on the individual task. Collecting materials.
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Presentation of the individual tasks. Group discussion
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 MS Teams eAssignments and how to use them for online assessment and to make the lessons more interactive
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Create quizzes and tests, manage student expectations, engage students, and even run a teacher training workshop with Mentimeter
11:00 Hands-on activity: Task on Mentimeter
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Gamification and learning with games. Platforms to create your educational games – LearningApps/H5P
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Hands-on activity: Task on LearningApps
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Make digital your paper-based assessments with Liveworksheets app
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Working on the individual task about creating assessment resources with Liveworksheets app
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Quizizz – a learning platform that uses gamification to make content immersive and engaging.
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Individual task on creating a game with Learning Apps or H5P. Individual consultations on the tasks from the previews days
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Planning follow up activities, dissemination and implementation of learning outcomes
Europass Mobility certificates – discussion of knowledge gained and skills acquired
Discussing possibilities for future cooperation among participants
15:00 Delivering of the certificates and the end of the course
14:00 Informal introduction to the course, getting to know each other
14:30 Icebreakers for online teaching and team building activities in remote online classrooms
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Tests as tools for assessment and as tools for helping students learning. Assessment of learning, assessment for learning and assessment as learning
20:00 Joint welcome dinner
10:00 Introduction to the course, presentation of schools and assessment practices
11:00 Four types of testing in schools today — diagnostic, formative, benchmark, and summative assessment
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 eTests: Overview of platforms and apps for creating eTests
14:30 Creating Form/Quiz on MS Forms. Examples
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00.Creating Forms/Quiz on Google Form
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Workshop 1: Creating eTests on MS Forms. The benefits of the Math option. How to add branching to MS Form test
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Workshop 2: Creating eTests on Google Form. Section based on answer option
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Workshop 3: How to create and educational “escape room” type game with MS Forms and Google Form
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Workshop 4: Designing and conducting educational escape room game for online distance learning and class-room learning. Working on the individual task. Collecting materials.
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Presentation of the individual tasks. Group discussion
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 MS Teams eAssignments and how to use them for online assessment and to make the lessons more interactive
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Create quizzes and tests, manage student expectations, engage students, and even run a teacher training workshop with Mentimeter
11:00 Hands-on activity: Task on Mentimeter
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Gamification and learning with games. Platforms to create your educational games – LearningApps/H5P
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Hands-on activity: Task on LearningApps
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Make digital your paper-based assessments with Liveworksheets app
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Working on the individual task about creating assessment resources with Liveworksheets app
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 Quizizz – a learning platform that uses gamification to make content immersive and engaging.
17:00 Reflection session, end of the day
10:00 Individual task on creating a game with Learning Apps or H5P. Individual consultations on the tasks from the previews days
12:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:00 Planning follow up activities, dissemination and implementation of learning outcomes
Europass Mobility certificates – discussion of knowledge gained and skills acquired
Discussing possibilities for future cooperation among participants
15:00 Delivering of the certificates and the end of the course