TRAINING DETAILS

With the globalization process of the 21st century, individuals in society have rapidly stepped into the digital world, both in their daily lives and professional careers. The necessities brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic have undoubtedly played a significant role in accelerating this transition. The field of education is now undergoing a rapid digital transformation. As a result of the pandemic, 1.6 billion students—representing 90% of the global student population—were physically unable to attend school, drawing attention to the digitalization of education.

Thus, for the first time, the traditional education approach, which had resisted radical change, has undergone a major transformation thanks to the communication and information technologies brought by the 21st century. The digitalization of education offers opportunities to access knowledge directly from the source, share it globally, and enhance equal educational opportunities. Studies show that learning is more effective in a well-designed digital learning environment. Additionally, students who can access information anytime and anywhere, and learn at their own pace, progress much faster.

In a rapidly changing world where we are perhaps preparing for an unpredictable future more than ever before, one of the greatest responsibilities of educators is to equip the new generation with digital skills and prepare them for the world of the future. The adaptation of teachers—who are the cornerstone of educational services—to digital elements within the educational process is crucial in enhancing the quality of support provided to students in schools. Therefore, teachers must have a high level of technological adaptability both within and outside their institutions.

The European Union’s 2021-2027 Digital Education Action Plan highlights that digital competence should be a fundamental skill for all teachers and must be integrated into all aspects of their professional development.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

In the 21st century, some of the essential skills needed by society include Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy, and Social and Intercultural Skills.

Through this training program, participants will develop the following competencies:

  • Enhance their professional competence in digital education.
  • Improve foreign language communication skills.
  • Enhance personal and cultural development.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the course, participants will:

  • Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to use ICT effectively in achieving their professional goals.
  • Learn to implement innovative teaching practices that use technology efficiently, broadening the range of necessary tools and applications to enhance students’ learning experiences.
  • Understand how to integrate digital tools into lesson content.
  • Acquire innovative methods and best practices for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) technologies, and Web 2.0 tools into teaching.
  • Develop foreign language communication skills through interactions with colleagues from different countries.
  • Get an opportunity to experience a different culture up close.

Upon completion, participants will receive the Europass CV and Europass Mobility certificates outlining their learning outcomes, serving as a reference for their professional careers and officially recognize their learning achievements across Europe.

TRAINING ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Day 1:

  • Project Information Meeting
  • Introduction to training activities and content
  • Pre-Test
  • The impact of digital information technologies on learning and the working world
  • Digital citizenship and security

Day 2:

  • Next-Generation Teacher Tools
    • Creating and editing cartoons (Pixton)
    • Designing and editing posters (WordArt, Piktochart)
    • Creating digital concept maps (MindMeister, Bubbl.us, MindMup, Cacoo)
  • Next-Generation Teacher Tools for Assessment and Evaluation
    • Interactive quizzes (Kahoot!)
    • Educational websites (TED-Ed, Khan Academy, Padlet).

Day 3:

  • Effective Presentation Preparation and Editing (Prezi)
  • Creating and Editing Engaging Video Clips (Animoto)
  • Developing Interactive Videos (EdPuzzle)
  • Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Applications (Quiver, Aurasma).

Day 4:

  • Using Augmented Reality Technology in Laboratory Lessons

Day 5:

  • Using AI Technology in Foreign Language Teaching
    • Language learning with ChatGPT.
  • Final test, evaluation survey, and Europass Certificate Ceremony.