Background information about our service, like interviews with course staff, pedagogical considerations and our experiences running the Academy
What do we know about teacher learning? What do teacher educators need to understand about how teachers learn, and what does research tell us about this process? What practical examples exist across Europe where insights on teacher learning have been translated into effective teacher training programs? These key questions were Read more…
In an age marked by rapid technological advancements, teachers stand at the forefront of a revolution that necessitates not just a reconsideration of teaching methods but also an ongoing dedication to professional growth. As artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, become more prevalent in classrooms, there arises a pressing Read more…
Our MOOC “Active Learning and Innovative Teaching in Flexible Learning Spaces” is designed to introduce teachers to this new concept and help them gradually implement more student-centric teaching activities. The course programme shows teachers the steps to convert a traditional and teacher-centred classroom into a flexible environment that enhances student Read more…
11 February is the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, a day to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women and girls in science and to highlight the vital role that women and girls play in advancing scientific knowledge and shaping our world. The field of science, technology, Read more…
In our last blog post, we explained how we studied and compared the scores and feedback given through expert and peer assessments in our TeachUP courses. Now that we established their differences, in this blog we turn to the question of fairness and usefulness, as perceived by course participants. We Read more…
Because of the large number of participants on MOOCs, peer assessment, as opposed to instructor assessment, is usually considered the only viable option to assess any participants’ work that is of a more substantive nature, such as a digital artefact or an essay. This led us to the question: are Read more…
Improving digital skills, entrepreneurship, and interest in a STEM career has been a priority for the European Union, especially since the COVID pandemic when life essentially went online. The bloc sees investment in education as one of the best ways to promote a STEM career. One crucial aspect remains: how Read more…
With a re-run of our Digital Cultural Heritage MOOC already underway, we wanted to explore: what is exactly digital cultural heritage and how can you integrate it into the classroom? Our colleagues with Europeana, the partner organization behind the course, explain how far Europe has gotten in process in digitizing Read more…
Just a few weeks ago, EUN Academy’s Spring 2022 catalogue became available, listing all the exciting new MOOCs we’re launching. But before we fully jump into 2022, we’re going to take a look at some of our numbers and most important moments of 2021. 10 MOOCs; 9,500 participants; and an Read more…
Last week we discussed the general principles behind our online courses, originating from academic theory and research on teacher professional development. This week we set out how these principles are reflected in practice. How do they impact the way in which most European Schoolnet Academy courses are constructed? 1. Our Read more…