Tools and techniques supporting teachers and lecturers in distance learning
About the project
The project's objective is to enhance online teaching competencies among formal and non-formal education staff, especially university and high school teachers, through the use of digital tools.
Project Results:
We will develop 12 online courses in both Polish and English, covering:
- Interactive teaching via “collaborative whiteboard” platforms
- Effective online assessment techniques
- Oxford-style debates for engaging distance learning
- Building learning communities in online settings
- Gamification strategies for interactive online courses
- Monitoring student progress remotely
- Conflict management tools for distance teaching
These courses will be refined following a comprehensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of distance education within the partner institutions.
Target Group:
Secondary school educators, university lecturers, trainers, and non-formal education staff proficient in Polish, Icelandic, or English will enhance their skills in modern distance teaching methodologies. They will also engage in course trials and contribute to the project’s dissemination.
Funding:
This project is financed by the EEA Grants (EUR 171,060), reflecting Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway’s commitment to fostering a sustainable, competitive, and inclusive Europe.
Programme:
Administered under the “EDUCATION” PROGRAMME, Component IV, the project is managed by the FRSE – Foundation for the Development of the Education System.
Members:
- Auðbjörg Björnsdóttir, director, Centre of Teaching, Learning & IT
- Bryndís Ásta Böðvarsdóttir, Project manager of Examinations, Centre of Teaching, Learning & IT
- Helena Sigurðardóttir, Instructional designer Centre of Teaching, Learning & IT
- Gunnlaugur Starri Gylfason, Project manager, Centre of Teaching, Learning & IT
- Valgerður Ósk Einarsdóttir, Instructional designer Centre of Teaching, Learning & IT
Collaborators
- WSB Merito University in Poznań, Poland
- EDULABOR Training and Consulting Center in Kalisz, Poland