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EYE 2021, high school students went to Strasbourg

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Post date 6 December 2021
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EGInA Srl in association with the NGO CRHACK LAB took part in the European Youth Event (EYE) for the 2021 edition, involving nine students from schools of the territory (such as ITE Scarpellini, part of the ENNE Network).

Promoted by the European Parliament, the European Youth Event (EYE) is a two-yearly international event aimed at young people that promotes debates and open discussion on today’s topics and challenges.

For the students, participation in EYE 2021 was the final step of a PCTO course promoted and financed by EGInA Srl and CRHACK LAB.
The path offered training sessions on the European Union institution and the 17 UN goals for Sustainable Development; students also participated in the Social Hackathon Umbria 2021.

The European Youth Event gave them the opportunity to experience these topics first-hand.

“This educational and international experience gave us the opportunity to get in touch with new cultures, realities and perspectives. We had the chance to visit new places and practise school subjects such as English and international law”.

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Blended Course, the italian experience

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Post date 3 December 2021
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Since April, the High School “Rocco Chinnici” of Nicolosi, in the province of Catania, has participated in the “Blended training course on Erasmus KA2 project proposal writing” of the Consortium ENNE online. The course ended with a series
The course ended with a series of activities in Foligno, in which the English teacher Rita De Vita participated.
In general, the activities proposed online were motivating and engaging and allowed a greater acquisition of skills regarding the various stages of planning and the new criteria of Erasmus plus.

The face-to-face course in Foligno allowed an accurate comparison between teachers from different European countries: Portugal, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy. This facilitated the comparison of different school systems with totally unique specificities. singular specificities. Each teacher had the opportunity to learn new planning strategies and each teacher had the opportunity to learn new design strategies and to contribute their own ideas, which differed according to the teaching discipline and the school system. The use of the English language as a vehicle has proved fundamental in the implementation of the different projects prepared for the other partners. of the different projects prepared for the other partners.
We all hope that this fruitful experience will be repeated in the future.
We all hope, therefore, that this fruitful experience can be repeated over time, perhaps allowing more teachers from each individual institute to take part in the course in question. We all hope that this fruitful and fruitful experience can be repeated over time, perhaps allowing a greater number of teachers from each individual institute to take part in the course.

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Blended Course, the Portuguese experience in Italy

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Post date 3 December 2021
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“The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth”

Erasmus of Rotterdam

The blended course on Erasmus+ KA2 project proposals writing, offered by the ENNE project,
started in April 2021 and ended in October 2021, with a face-to-face workshop in Foligno, Italy.

Five schools from the Portuguese National Network had the opportunity to send their
representatives to Foligno for the face-to-face workshop.
− Sandra Machado from Escola Secundária Francisco de Holanda, Guimarães, Portugal
− Isabel Amorim from Escola Secundária de Felgueiras, Felgueiras, Portugal
− Kelly Florêncio from Escola Profissional de Campanhã, Porto, Portugal
− Hugo Martins from ETAP – Escola Profissional, Caminha, Portugal
− Rita Oliveira from EPROMAT – Escola Profissional de Matosinhos, Matosinhos, Portugal

The group met for the first time at the airport, on the day of departure for Italy, and right there it was possible to see that the whole group shared the same spirit, which lasted until the last
day: to make the most of the experience to exchange knowledge, experiences, and to work on the projects proposals.
“I am a trainer, in the field of Tourism, and it was with great pleasure that I participated in the workshop in Foligno, in partnership with Arts & Skills. It was a very enriching experience, with the exchange of knowledge, sharing of methods, and the interaction with participants from several European countries and schools.”

“The face-to-face workshop in Foligno was my first Erasmus+ mobility experience. It allowed the
consolidation of the group work and the collaboration among the partners of the European ENNE network, particularly between the partners of my project proposal (group 2). It also
promoted synergies and the common interests among the different institutions present, which allowed the participants to establish new contacts, plan future collaborations and exchange
knowledge, experiences and resources.”

During the week of the face-to face workshop, the participants had a full programme: during the
mornings, everyone had the opportunity to work on their project proposals, and after lunch, they
were able to visit local schools and laboratories:
“The programme of the workshop always started with work sessions, including talks and small
conferences. These moments were very relevant to strengthen the work that had been
developed since the beginning of the course. The experience of exchange and sociocultural
the interaction was also a very important part of the training since it provided contact with local schools, laboratories and exchange of technical and cultural experiences.”
With a full and diverse programme and a very sunny week, the participants from the Portuguese
Network consider the workshop a success!

“This experience was an excellent time and context for socialisation among all of the partners.
My initial expectations were clearly exceeded. The organisation was irreprehensible. It was
possible to develop our work with the project proposals, according to the objectives, to visit other cities in the Umbria region and to have varied cultural experiences.”
“The organization was very well designed, from the working sessions to the logistics involved. It
was indeed an enriching week, full of exchanging knowledge, experiences, and insights that will always stay positive in my professional and personal path.”

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Inspirational event on internationalisation in VET

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Post date 3 December 2021
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After a warm welcome, the 29 guests were presented with a short film to get a first impression of international internships for schools. This first attempt was well received and set the tone for the rest of the event.

In the next phase, a lot of information was given about what internationalization is, how it works, which strategies are used and so on. The concrete actions that can be taken for pupils and teachers through the ENNE and ErasDu projects were also discussed. From WBL to internships, from foreign competitions to the invitation of experts for training. Special attention was also paid to ENNE’s MOOC and blended course, both aimed at strengthening the possibilities of schools to set up their own projects.

We are already convinced. But nothing is strong as a colleague who shares his experiences. Both management and teachers were interviewed about their experiences which were very positive. The added value for all involved, school, teachers and students was discussed. In addition, space was also made for some problems that could arise and the way in which these are dealt with by those involved.4

Finally, Nevin was interviewed. Nevin (apprentice) was in Italy at the time for an administrative internship. She shared what she had already learned and what her experiences were like. The enthusiasm was great.

All the information and experiences raised a lot of (mainly) practical questions among those present. Such as the supervision of students, the replacement of teachers during their absence, financial concerns, etc. In the end, time was made to answer these questions.

Would you like to rewatch the entire event? That is possible via this link.

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Belgian adventures in Foligno (Italie) during the Blended Course of the ENNE project

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Post date 3 December 2021
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5 Belgians participated in the blended course of ENNE. For each of them, it was quite an experience. The online start of the course was not always easy for everyone. The combination with the daily assignment was a challenge. In terms of content, the sessions were very interesting. The formation of the partnerships was confusing as unexpected dropouts brought a lot of uncertainties. Because of this start, the expectations for the face to face training were positive but tense.

The Belgian participants did not yet know each other personally. The 2 days before the start of the training allowed a fine introduction in a relaxed, sun-drenched atmosphere.

The teachers present were pleasantly surprised by the change that the face to face connection with the other participants brought. It gave the feeling of an official start of their project. A real introduction was generally no longer necessary thanks to the online sessions. Alignment of ideas all the more so. The participants were instructed on how to write a KA2 project on which they started working. In “creativity in VET”, with the help of the Belgian Mentor, project lines could be laid out and the writing process could begin.

In other projects, sometimes a lot of coordination had to take place first to get all the project partners on the same page. For these kind of project, the schedule was to full resulting in not enough time to progress with the development of the project. The use of a Gantt chart during the training did provide a basis for the further elaboration of the application.

In addition to the writing work on the KA2 projects, the training was a wonderful networking opportunity and a chance to develop subject-specific knowledge of the English language. A visit to a partner school proved to be very enriching, as Vanessa Bijnens from Level X in Hasselt, among others, told us:

“It was wonderful to be able to see how the students develop their creative skills, to see their manual and digital execution of their assignments and certainly the presentation of their works. Getting to know people in the same field yet under a different creative form is great. The way of teaching in a different country, in a different language but being able to feel and experience the experience of being creative internationally is for me beyond words. SIMPLY FANTASTIC!”

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A review of the blended course from the German ENNE network

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Post date 3 December 2021
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The project year is coming to an end – a good time to look back and ask the German participants in the blended course what they got out of it and what they took away from it … into their work, into their institutions and into the new year.

We asked the participants some questions about their impressions, experiences and insights. Read a selection of the answers here:

What did you gain from the course?

I was able to take away a lot, because the topic of application is always extensive and very time-consuming, especially if you are new to it.
It was very exciting to learn more about the possibilities of international projects and to deepen my knowledge.
I found the participation in the course very interesting because on the one hand it helped me to establish new partnerships and on the other hand I was able to learn more about KA2 projects and the entire application process.

What concrete suggestions did you take away from your work and your institution?

I benefited a lot from the exchange.
I think we will launch some projects in the hotel and catering sector in the future
I had never worked with some of the digital tools and platforms (Basecamp) before. That was exciting.

You participated in the workshop in Foligno, Italy. In one sentence: How was it?

Lots of information about KA2 projects and new contacts.
Very constructive and concentrated – not only in the morning in the course but also in the afternoon it never quite let us go.
I took away many personal impressions from Italy, such as the visit to the agricultural school. Touristically, I found the visit to Assisi particularly impressive.

What impressed you most during the course?

The dedication of the team. You always got a well-founded and, above all, super friendly answer at any time.
I was totally impressed how quickly and straightforwardly we got into conversation and joint work with the Portuguese partners after just a few hours and the application was essentially ready at the end of the workshop week in Italy.

Many thanks to the network partners for their commitment and feedback!

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To Foligno and back, the Bulgarian experience

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Post date 26 November 2021
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As part of the Blended training course on Erasmus KA2 project proposals writing the Bulgarian
participants have provided short feedback on the Face-to-face adventure of Foligno 18-22
October 2021.

After some challenges due to the global pandemic, the three network members,
Eng. Irina Mishkova-Yotova, Eng. Kalin Ivanov and Mr Rusev successfully managed to take
active part in the residential training.

Here is what they are highlighting regarding the learning experience that they have:

“The most helpful part was the online meetings and going through each step of the KA210
application process because it is a relatively new format of submitting project proposals that I
believe will prove to be a good way to conduct VET activities without requiring many partner
organizations or large funding. The most practical part was the attendance and the mobility in
Italy, because we had the opportunity to meet our partners in person, discuss our ideas, get timely
advice from experts in the field of creating project proposals (from Egina), and write them up in
detail.”

“Communicating with colleagues in English and sharing experiences. Working through the
project documentation – accurately and clearly articulating the aims, objectives, activities, target
groups and their contribution to the skills development of the participants, as well as the
usefulness of the project for the development, accreditation and establishment of the schools as
an institution with a future.”

“Everything was interesting for me, this is the first time I have encountered Erasmus projects,
the team was well prepared, from the training on how to use the platform to the different
presentations on the layout of the project proposal itself. The whole training was extremely useful
because meeting the partners from other countries, as well as touring the localities and schools,
gives us many practical ideas that we can use. In this way, we were able to exchange different
ideas and determine the effectiveness of teaching methods”.

The participants are also sharing some impressions and feelings about the journey:

“I most enjoyed my stay in majestic Rome. The cultural heritage that has been preserved and is
open to the public is extremely precious, incredibly beautiful, impressive, spectacular and
provides the opportunity to experience a part of the historical past.”

“I was impressed with our visit to the Agricultural School in Todi. The way they have organized
the training of their students- a complete closed system including the production and creation of
their own brand of products. The rich technical facilities, experimental fields and laboratory that
the school has been impressive.”

“The part of the service trip that I enjoyed the most was visiting vocational and specialized
schools and having the opportunity to learn about their activities, management, facilities and to
gain inspiration for my future work in Bulgaria. Sharing good practices with colleagues from Italy
was very valuable as they apply/suggest solutions to a number of situations that may arise in the
process of work in VET and in our country.”

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Blended training course on Erasmus KA2 project proposals writing: insights from the face-to-face workshop in Italy

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Post date 5 November 2021
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In a sunny week of October, 26 participants from Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany and Portugal gathered together to further learn about project proposals writing and to strengthen the projects they have been working on in groups during last summer.

The week of face-to-face work followed in fact 8 online meetings which started in May 2021 and covered the most important topics to know when writing an Erasmus+ KA2 project in VET, taking into account the differences between Small Scale partnerships (KA210) and Cooperation Partnerships (KA220). In addition, experts from the field were invited to participate in the online meetings to address issues such as quality, impact and dissemination. Good practices developed by VET organisations and others in line with the interests developed by the working groups were also presented.

During the months of distance working, participants worked on specific and real proposals, which were built on the basis of the participants’ own ideas and then materialised in 7 working groups.

Representatives from all seven groups met in Foligno to complete their training and finalise their project proposals. The daily programme was structured in order to have every day the first part of theoretical training in which technical and methodological aspects were covered in detail. Nevertheless, from the first day participants expressed the desire to dedicate as much time as possible to the work in groups in order to be able to submit the projects on the given deadline (the 3^rd of November).

This is a first clue as to the degree of participation, dedication and willingness that the seven groups have shown in tackling the small and large problems that have arisen in the process of project writing. In fact, the 7 groups worked steadily on the proposals, searched for contacts and partners, deepened the themes of their respective projects within the framework of the Erasmus+ priorities.

The workshop, therefore, followed a “Learning by doing” approach in which the participants could test the knowledge and skills learned during the online part of the Blended Course.

The work was intense, sometimes going beyond the hours foreseen in the programme. As a first, great, result, all five Small Scale Partnerships were submitted for the deadline of 3rd of November, while the two more complex Cooperation Partnerships will be completed for the next deadline – as already planned.

Parallel to the work on the proposals, the participants had the opportunity to get to know the schools in the area and the excellence in VET, by visiting the schools and facilities, which in some cases were part of the partnerships of the proposals in progress.

Finally, the participants were also able to enjoy the natural and historical-artistic beauties of the Umbria Region, with visits to Foligno, Spello, Todi and Assisi.

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Training customs declarant

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Post date 3 November 2021
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For the first time, the training (assistant) customs declarant was organized nationally by syntra (part of syntrum). In a collaboration with Deloitte and Logos, we achieved a lot of expertise flowing to the students.

Through a varied range of classroom and individual sessions and by using blended learning, this was crowned as a real success. Registrations are increasing accordingly. This training offers many job opportunities in an international setting.

Syntra

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Digital to grow

In November 2020 ITE SCARPELLINI participated in the competition “Digital Innovation 2020” promoted by the Italian Ministry of Education in collaboration with Anitec-Assinform (the Association for Information and Technological Communication of Confindustria) which involved high schools in various areas of Italy.

The evaluation committee chose four projects that received the “National Award on Digital Innovation”. They conferred also five special mentions, between which the one assigned to ITE SCARPELLINI in the framework of the Erasmus KA3 project Digital Tourism.

The mention was referred to the Institute’s proposal to adopt the 3 years Digital Tourism Technician Course created by the international partnership of the project to the Italian school system, beginning the process to update the existing tourist course with new digital learning outcomes.

Info: www.anitec-assinform.it
Newspaper:
www.lanazione.it