The use of Web 2.0 tools lets teachers be much more than passive users of the internet – it allows them to be active web creators. Through placing their products online, using web 2.0 tools, teachers and students ensure quality cooperation in teaching, analysing and commenting each other’s products, thereby strengthening their social competencies, in addition to digital ones
Web 2.0 tools have an open source interface; they are user-friendly and provide the option of multimedia transfer (upload/download). They are usually used in order to supplement traditional teaching, and when the teaching unfolds in an online environment, they take a great load when it comes to engaging the students, and they are often the only way to realise the desired outcomes.
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Creative workshops
Extracurricular activities
Accommodation
Course outcomes
- Understanding, analysing and using Web 2.0 tools
- The effect of ICT tools on the development of efficient skills in online teaching
- Implementing ICT tools in lesson preparation and the realisation of the teaching process
- Using various tools in implementation, management and monitoring
- Implementing tools through preparing a selected project of teacher’s choice
- The importance of understanding the tools and their efficiency towards increasing the quality of teaching
Overall objective: Raising the quality of online teaching
This training aims towards the digital transformation of participating teachers and increase their school’s level of preparedness for efficient transition to digital education. Through this training, teachers will acquire skills for meaningful implementation of digital technologies for teaching, learning and assessment.
Instructors:
Darko Tmušić
History teacher Darko Tmušić graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, where he also completed his master studies of contemporary history. He worked as an associate of the Humboldt University in Berlin, while gaining teaching experience as a primary school history teacher.
Milka Keser
Milka Keser, the principal of Belgrade’s Savremena Gimnazija, insists on “open door policy” and she is always eager to welcome teachers to learn about their wishes, suggestions and ideas for career advancement.
Contents
Day 1 – Introducing participants to digital agenda
- Mutual introductions of participants; learning about the possibilities and references of the LINK education system and SG-video and Prezi presentations
- Introduction to the topic (The organisation of work and the technical possibilities of the institution; introduction to relevant research results)
- Introducing participants to digital agenda
- Digital competency self-assessment – the use of educational apps
Day 2 – ICT tool use training
- Training regarding the use of ICT tools in (online) teaching (Edmodo, Google Classroom, Sites…)
- Visits to lessons, where participants can witness the use of apps by teachers in regular lessons – Job shadowing (Apps from previous day’s training)
Day 3 – Working on an app
- Training on the ways of using ICT tools in (online) teaching (Nearpod, Wizer, Edpuzzle, Wordwall, Socrative, Quizizz, Quizlet, Padlet, Kahoot, Canva) – divided into two groups depending on the subjects and digital competency self-assessment from the first day
- Visiting classes where participants will witness the use of applications by teachers in regular skills and social science lessons – job shadowing (apps from previous day’s training)
- Instructing participants to prepare an activity from their subject in an app suitable for their subject during training and lessons
Day 4 – Creative workshop
- Training on the ways of using ICT tools in (online) teaching (Nearpod, Wizer, Edpuzzle, Wordwall, Socrative, Quizizz, Quizlet, Padlet, Kahoot, Canva) – divided into two groups depending on the subjects and digital competency self-assessment from the first day
- Visiting classes where participants will witness the use of applications by teachers in regular skills and social science lessons – job shadowing (apps from previous day’s training)
- Instructing participants to prepare an activity from their subject in an app suitable for their subject during training and lessons
Day 5 – Culture day
The fifth day is dedicated to experiencing Belgrade’s cultural heritage.
What do you get?
Upon the completion of selected courses, you receive a digital certificate and a digital badge.
Upon completing the courses, you will receive a certificate that allows you to apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills in practice, i.e. in the business world.
A digital badge is proof of a successfully completed course that qualifies you for future business opportunities.
Participants’ rating
Olivera Cekić Jovanović
“Through various forms of professional development of education professionals, ICE enables individuals to improve their educational competencies for the 21st century, whereas this specific course provides innovation implementation, interactive teaching methods, and the latest achievements in the field of modern educational technologies.”
Ljiljana Vučetić
“Attending lectures and forums organized by the Institute is a great way to generate creative ideas that can be implemented in our teaching practices, as well as an opportunity to share experiences and connect with experts of different profiles.”
Milanka Maljković
“The Institute is a perfect place for teachers who want to advance. Congratulations for the work concept, excellent organization, current topics, and interactivity, and especially for the professionalism of the Institute’s staff, and the selection of topics.”
