The University of Thessaly and the Management, Digital and Educational Skill Development (MANDEIS) Research Labs is proud to announce the Agile2Learn Conference, a pivotal event aimed at exploring agile methodologies in modern education. Set to take place on Saturday, 21st of October 2023, from 12:00 to 17:00 at the Gaiopolis Campus, at Larissa, the conference promises insightful discussions, presentations, and workshops.
The Agile2Learn project, spearheaded by a consortium of European partners, focuses on upskilling teachers with agile methodologies, fostering collaboration within the educational context, and equipping educators with transversal competencies. This project showcases the significance of communication, creativity, teamwork, social skills, handling ambiguity, and critical thinking in today's rapidly changing educational landscape.
Highlights of the Conference:
- Introduction to Agile Methodologies
- Presentation of the needs and challenges of modern education
- In-depth discussion on transversal skills as the new qualification for future employment
- Presentation of the Agile2Learn curriculum
- Presentation by teachers of the experiences from their participation in the pilot training of the Agile2Learn project
- Workshops using agile learning methods
- Award of certificates to individuals who attended the Agile2Learn pilot training program
Speakers at the conference include esteemed members from the University of Thessaly, the European Project Management Association, the Hellenic Open University, Heliwood Media & education and Consorzio Ro.Ma. Further, teachers from primary and secondary education present their experiences from their participation in the pilot training of the project.
For more information about the Agile2Learn project, visit https://agile2learn.eu /.
Registration:
Participation is free and interested participants are encouraged to register at https://forms.gle/D4QV5rxxmMSGzaYF7 .
Schedule:
You can read the conference schedule from here.
Proceedings:
You can read the conference proceefings from here.
Contact:
University of Thessaly:
- Panos FITSILIS (fitsilis@uth.gr)
- Vyron Damasiotis (damasiotis@uth.gr)
