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Creativity Pathways in STEAM Education is an innovative asynchronous Learning Path designed for educators committed to enhancing their teaching practices within the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) framework. This self-paced Learning Path empowers educators to infuse creativity into their group activities, fostering an environment where students can develop critical thinking skills and embrace holistic learning experiences.  Participants will explore four comprehensive topics:  

1. Understanding the Role of Creativity in STEAM Education:  Delve into the fundamental importance of creativity in STEAM education. This topic examines how creative thinking propels innovation and problem-solving, essential components in preparing students for the complexities of the modern world. Educators will learn about the impact of creativity on student engagement and achievement.
2. Integrating Creativity into Teaching and Assessment:  Discover strategies for embedding creativity into daily teaching practices and assessment methods. This section provides practical approaches to designing lessons that encourage imaginative thinking and to developing assessment tools that capture students' creative processes and outcomes. Educators will gain insights into fostering a classroom culture that values originality and experimentation.
3. Strategies for Implementing Arts Integration in STEAM Classrooms:  Explore effective methods for integrating the arts into STEM subjects to create a more interdisciplinary and enriching learning experience. This topic offers guidance on planning and executing lessons that seamlessly combine artistic expression with scientific and mathematical concepts. Teachers will learn how to facilitate projects that promote collaboration, innovation, and a deeper understanding of content.
4. Innovative Assessment Strategies Transforming Evaluation for Holistic Learning Outcomes:  Examine forward-thinking assessment strategies that move beyond traditional testing. This section highlights the importance of evaluating students in a manner that reflects their overall development, including creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills. Educators will learn how to design assessments that provide meaningful feedback and support continuous growth.  

• Flexibility: As an asynchronous Learning Path, participants can engage with the material at their own pace, making it ideal for busy professionals.
• Practical Application: The course offers actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented in the classroom.
• Collaborative Learning: While self-paced, the course encourages interaction with a community of like-minded educators committed to advancing STEAM education. 

Unlock the borders between creativity and technology in our engaging self-paced course, Creative Coding and Digital Art. Designed for artists, technologists, and curious minds alike, this asynchronous MOOC invites participants on a transformative journey through the emerging landscape of digital creativity.

Begin with "Introduction to Creative Coding and Digital Art," where participants will grasp foundational concepts and historical contexts that define this vibrant field.

Building on this base, delve into "Exploring the Intersection of Art and Technology in Creative Expression", examining how traditional artistic values intertwine with modern technological advances to facilitate novel forms of expression. Participants will gain hands-on experience with "Exploring Visual Programming Environments for Artistic Expression" learning to leverage tools that democratize the coding process for artistic creation.

The course transitions to more advanced concepts with "Exploring Generative Art Techniques with Code" where you will master algorithms and randomness to create captivating visual compositions. The focus then shifts to "Interactive Installations: Merging Code with Physical Spaces" where learners will envision and design installations that encourage audience engagement.

This theme continues with a series of modules that dissect user experience in art through interactivity. You’ll explore "Exploring Interactive Installations: Merging Art with User Experience" dive into "Merging Coding with Physical Art" and ultimately engage with the concept of "Exploring Interactive Installations: Merging Art and Technology".

With comprehensive resources, video lectures, and practical assignments, Creative Coding and Digital Art encourages artists to expand their creative horizons and incorporate technology into their practice. By the end of the course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills to create innovative digital artworks that captivate and inspire, bridging the realms of art and technology.

Join us today and begin your journey into the future of creativity!

Completing this course enables the participant to develop in the future, one or more online training actions, through the EASE Academy.
It is a fundamental training to know not only the processes and methodologies to be implemented in the development of actions on the EASE Academy, but also the pedagogical principles that guide the training provided by EASE.
All professionals and organizations that have some specific knowledge and expertise in STEAM Education can train other colleagues, sharing their knowledge and disseminating good practices.
A certification that opens up a range of possibilities as a STEAM Education e-trainer throughout Europe and the World.

Completing this course enables the participant to develop in the future, one or more online training actions, through the EASE.me platform.
It is a fundamental training to know not only the processes and methodologies to be implemented in the development of actions on the EASE.me Training Platform, but also the pedagogical principles that guide the training provided by EASE.
All professionals and organizations that have some specific knowledge and expertise in STEAM Education can train other colleagues, sharing their knowledge and disseminating good practices.
A certification that opens up a range of possibilities as a STEAM Education e-trainer throughout Europe and the World.

A short course in FrameVR.io that explains how to set up a gallery space. 

Questions you will know by the end of this course are....

1. How many rooms can you set up on a free account? 

2. Where to change the settings of a room?

3. How to add images to a room?

4. How to change my avatar?

5. How to share a link to my room?

Welcome to the e-learning course on computational thinking for primary school teachers.

Computational thinking is a problem-solving method that involves breaking down complex problems and solving them step by step. It consists of four key components:  decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms. These skills not only help in tackling technical problems but can also be applied across various subjects and situations in the classroom.

In this e-learning course, we will explore each of these concepts in depth and focus on unplugged activities—hands-on exercises that do not require technology. By practicing these core concepts without the use of computers or digital tools, students can develop a deeper understanding of the principles behind computational thinking. This approach makes it easier for students to grasp the ideas and apply them creatively in different contexts.

Once students are comfortable with these unplugged tasks, they can transition to plugged activities using technology. However, the focus in this course is on providing practical, unplugged examples that you can immediately integrate into your classroom, making computational thinking accessible to all students.

By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the four key concepts of computational thinking, understand what debugging is, and apply these concepts in engaging, unplugged classroom activities.

Let’s begin exploring computational thinking and how it can help your students develop their problem-solving skills!

This asynchronous MOOC provides in-depth training for formal and non-formal educators looking to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) concepts and skills into their teaching practice. Over the course of 8 weekly modules, participants will learn foundational principles of programming microcontrollers using a virtual emulator and gain hands-on experience putting their knowledge to work.

The course introduces micro:bit and Arduino boards as accessible platforms to explore core STEAM competencies like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and design processes. Module 1 orients learners to microcontrollers and programming concepts. Modules 2-4 focus on drag-and-drop and text-based coding for micro:bit using sensors and outputs. Modules 5-6 shift to the Arduino environment, building circuits and coding input/output.

Practical projects challenge participants to integrate multiple STEAM concepts. For example, Module 3 asks educators to program micro:bit to detect environmental changes and display art in response. Module 7 guides collaborating in online forums to develop code for sensors monitoring and tracking data over time. Throughout, embedded self-assessments and instructor feedback support learning.

The flexible MOOC model allows participation anywhere, anytime on any device with an Internet connection. While each module targets key knowledge, supplemental materials expand understanding. Engaging discussion boards foster peer collaboration, troubleshooting, and lesson planning ideas for individual contexts. Upon completing a culminating assessment, a final portfolio project, and course evaluation survey, participants receive a certificate of completion.

The purpose of the "Digital Applications Workshop (D.A.W.)" course is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use various digital applications for professional and personal use. Through hands-on learning experiences, participants will acquire skills in navigating and using digital tools to improve productivity, communication and problem solving in the modern digital landscape.

Reason for Training Preparation: This training aims to address the critical need for quality education in underserved communities, particularly in developing countries. By implementing STEAM education initiatives, we can foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation skills essential for students' success in the modern world.

Welcome to 'Virtual Training for STEAM Educators: Unraveling Microbiomes and Biofilms Online,' a cutting-edge course designed specifically for educators in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This course offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of microbiomes and biofilms, exploring their critical roles in our environment, health, and technology through a virtual platform.

As we delve into the microscopic world, participants will learn about the intricate communities of microorganisms that influence life on Earth far beyond their tiny sizes. From the human gut to the depths of the oceans, microbiomes play a pivotal role in health, disease, and environmental processes. Similarly, biofilms, which are complex communities of microorganisms that stick to each other and often to surfaces, are crucial for understanding bacterial behavior, antibiotic resistance, and bioremediation.

This course is structured to not only provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge but also to offer practical, hands-on experiences through virtual labs, simulations, and interactive sessions. Educators will gain valuable insights into how to integrate these topics into their curricula, making STEAM subjects more engaging and relevant to students.

By the end of this course, educators will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the STEAM field, this course will enhance your teaching toolkit and open new avenues for your students' curiosity and learning.

Join us on this microscopic journey to uncover the hidden worlds of microbiomes and biofilms, and transform the way you teach STEAM subjects. Let's inspire a sense of wonder and discovery in our students, preparing them for a future where they can confidently navigate and contribute to the scientific challenges of tomorrow.

Data has dramatically scaled up and expanded into everyday life. How it is represented and communicated is therefore a key concern for Civil Society.    There's the urgent need to ENGAGE  the public with Data, whatever their mathematical and statistical knowledge. Plus engagement should naturally bring forward TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION too. 
Statistics has traditionally privileged the visual channel to convey info. In Education this is far from inclusive as it cuts off the visually impaired and favours visual learners against the established principle that Education should promote all learning styles.
In this course you will  stretch the concept from Data Visualization to Data Physicalization. You will explore different options: sonification, kyristatistics, 3Dprinted models, interactive Data Art with Arduino and Processing, ...
The driving idea is  to deliver data through multiple sensory channels thus enhancing cohmprehension of all (students and public), adding new layers in data understanding and last but not least enriching datastorytelling.

However making data tangible and engaging doesn’t necessarily implies digital tools as proved by simple examples of Kyrigami Statistics and Participatory Statistics which can be easily implemented even at primary level.

Almost all of the  activities in the course have a potential for interdisciplinary applications, will equip students with transversal competences and a wealth of digital tools, can be easily implemented online for distance education, flipped classroom and project based work and last but not least enhance statistical
inclusion in a wider outreach context. 

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In this course, you will learn to set up a project that addresses the challenges of erecting (tall) buildings in earthquake-prone areas. You define the requirements for your project according to your own context. The ultimate goal: a competition in which the strongest tower wins.

Make a plant life to be beautiful. Measure and control temperature, humidity, soilmoisture, etc. Send data to the clouds and control your little greenhouse by your mobile phone. If you join and complete this course you will learn: basic of block programing, ...

Highlights:

How to maintain a plant life? Come and learn it! Use full spectrum of STEAM and build an automated mini greenhouse with us! Electronics, block programing, 3D design and 3D printing, vector graphics and laser cutting.

The aim of this course is to empower STEAM teachers to use story scenarios in teaching the Scratch programming language. 'Storytelling and Scratch' provides the opportunity to explore basic computational concepts and to build foundational skills in story development using coding. 

This course is about getting familiar with computational thinking, its benefits and how it can be implemented in Preschool Education. You will be able to get in touch with good practises and design your own activity as well.
Completing this course enables the participant to develop in the future, one or more online training actions, through the EASE.me platform.

Highlights:

• Synchronous training module (Google Meet);
• Training dates:
  
• 6 hours of synchronous work and 6 hours of autonomous work;
• Become a certified EASE e-trainer;
• Achieve the possibility of developing training actions on the EASE.me platform for our European community of STEAM Educators;
• Share your knowledge about Computational Thinking in Education;
  

During this course, you will have an opportunity to learn about ways to engage students in STEAM education that is focused on problem solving. You will learn how to identify the needs of the students, and what they find relevant in their own lives. This approach can help you innovate in your own classroom and foster your student to find education more meaningful and practical. Moreover, this course can help you understand the difference between multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity in order to help your students understand the collaborative value of science, rather than focusing on particular school subjects.

Highlights:

• Learn how to identify what's important to your students - what do they WANT to learn?
• Learn how to engage students in solving problems
• Change your perspective on teaching STEAM sciences
• Develop new ways of collaboration
  
• Learn how to develop teamwork among students
• Learn how to help students improve their knowledge in STEAM areas
• Learn how to create a multidisciplinary lesson
• Learn how to evaluate individual achievements in group work