In today’s classrooms, keeping students interested and engaged can be challenging. Using ICT tools like apps and web platforms is essential for teachers to connect with students and share knowledge effectively. These technologies offer new and exciting ways to make learning interactive and fun, helping to keep students focused and motivated. The new edition of the course “Integrating ICT, new technologies and AI tools into teaching and education” took place in Bologna from 19/05/2024 to 25/05/2024. The participants came from all across Europe, with Thomas, Ulrich, Marija, Tobias and Miriam from Bayerischer Volkshochschulverbande.V.in Germany, Savas, Adem, Huseyin, Emrah and Mehmet from Hocacihan Ortaokulu in Turkey, Joost andB jørn from Hønefossvideregående in Norway and Eridiana from MIKC Daugavpils Dizaina un mākslasvidusskola "Saules skola" in Latvia. During the course, participants explored a variety of technological tools and learned how to integrate them into their teaching methods. We started with the latest trends in educational technology, focusing on virtual whiteboards and collaborative platforms. Practical sessions included turning their devices into virtual whiteboards with AI-enhanced elements and using collaborative walls for sharing and storing ideas. Participants also practiced designing interactive presentations with real-time audience interaction and using ICT tools for more effective classroom management. They also experimented with creating digital learning group games and AI-driven self-study options. These exercises showed them how these tools can make lessons more engaging and dynamic.
In addition, they learned to create multimedia content, such as presentations, social media graphics and posters, using AI-powered tools. These activities aim at encouraging students to be more creative. Video presentations were emphasized as a powerful way to capture students’ attention and energize the classroom environment. An important topic of the course was Artificial Intelligence. The group became familiar with ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools explored during the week, acquiring insights into the seven elements of a good prompt. Through an interesting discussion, they analysed all the potential, the benefits but also the traps of using AI tools without sufficient knowledge of them. This course offered participants the chance to exchange experiences and insights, while learning collaboratively. They departed with a lot of new skills in interactive learning and a variety of technological tools to implement in their teaching. These new strategies will undoubtedly enhance students' creativity, engagement and motivation! Discover more about this course here. |
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