The analysis of distance education in Slovenia showed that the latter is not supported by appropriate teaching models causing significant stress for teachers (lack of digital competencies, non-standardized teaching tools) and students (lack of teaching materials and soft skills, inability to monitor progress). This was the consequence of the sudden demand for a complete (digital) transformation of teaching practices. Teachers, on average agreed that they were not skilled enough for digital education.
The project's primary goal is to establish a digital learning environment based on institutional cooperation at several levels of VET and the industry sector, to digitize teaching, develop new teaching and learning practices and enhance competencies in education. The specific objectives are a) development of a combined learning model for vocational education and training (VET), b)Teacher training, pilot and testing, and c)inter-institutional networking and exchange of knowledge and good practices in VET. According to the evaluation report on education, the following problems are present: 1)Teachers are not skilled in digital teaching and the use of digital technologies. 2)Students do not have the tools to encourage active learning and allowing self-evaluation of their progress. 3)Teachers do not have the tools to individualize the preparations and content for digital education and the tools to monitor student progress. 4)Lack of learning models and professional materials in VET (due to specific content, few students). The project addresses the challenges by establishing a multi-sectoral partnership (national/international publishers, private/public educational institutions, industry players) to exchange good practices and experiences in VET. The project results will be a digital platform to support the model, digital tools for student management, testing and evaluation, and interactive learning materials.
Summary of bilateral results
Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS actively participated in the co-creation of the learning model and the conceptual assessment of learning materials. Bilateral relations were strengthened through bilateral meetings, the transfer of knowledge and experience from the Norwegian education system, and sectoral cooperation.
Cooperation with the Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS offered experienced experts in the development of digital content and tools, as well as adequate human resources. Their experts in the development of materials gained a lot of experience in cooperation with educational institutions in Norway, as well as with industry, namely in the field of development of materials and "e-learning" platforms for secondary professional education. With their involvement and references, gained relevant knowledge and ideas were an added value in the project.
Project promoter already has a longstanding cooperation with Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS in the preparation of teaching materials and will continue this cooperation also in the future.
Project details
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Grant financing
804722.44€
Final project cost
857241.54€