Teaching foreign languages to children with learning difficulties presents unique challenges, but with the right methodologies and support, educators can create inclusive and engaging learning environments. The FOCUS Project (Foreign Language Opportunities for Children with Unique Skills), co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, is designed to do exactly that. The project brings together nine organizations and educational institutions from Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. It aims to support primary school foreign language teachers by enhancing their competencies through innovative tools such as Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) and reinforcing the soft skills necessary for inclusive classroom management. At the heart of the project is the newly launched FOCUS Digital Database. ...

As March comes to an end, the DOEER (Digital and Open Education for Equality-based Resilience) project is set to take a significant step forward with its upcoming Learning, Teaching, and Training Activity (LTTA) in Slovenia between the 24th and 28th of March as a way to promote equality in the tourism sector. This event is a key milestone for the project as we move from theory to practice, testing DOEER’s open massive open online course (MOOC) in real-life environments. What is DOEER? For those who have been following our journey with DOEER, you’ll remember that this is an innovative project focused on tackling discrimination and promoting equality-based practices in higher education institutions ...

Are you an adult educator working with migrant women? Do you want to enhance your skills, exchange best practices, and implement an innovative training program that fosters social inclusion? Then this three-day EmpowerHer Transnational Training is for you! EmpowerHer is an EU-funded project aimed at encouraging the social and professional empowerment of migrant women through innovative training programs and digital tools. Together with adult educators from across Europe, you will explore the EmpowerHer training program and its interactive app, designed to support migrant women in recognizing and developing their competencies. Through hands-on workshops, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions, you will gain practical insights into how to integrate these tools ...

Modernising Professional Development Through Virtual Innovation The healthcare sector is constantly moving forward, and therefore, the education and training provided to future professionals should be upgraded as well. The VRCARE project, co-funded by Erasmus+, aims to revolutionise vocational education in elderly and childcare making use of virtual reality (VR) technology. By combining real-life situations with VR experiences, VRCARE equips students, teachers, and caregivers with skills to address ethical dilemmas, interact efficiently with patients, and improve stimulation training for vulnerable populations. Modernising Healthcare through Vocational Education Implemented from September 2024 to July 2027, VRCARE is designed to modernise vocational education and healthcare practices in Europe, specifically aiming towards: Digital Transformation: VRCARE ...

Three Years of Transforming Emotional Intelligence in Education Over the past three years, the EQStudents project has championed the mission of cultivating emotional intelligence (EQ) in children and adolescents. This ambitious initiative brought together primary and lower-secondary schools, parents, experts, and project partners to establish a comprehensive system supporting EQ development. Its vision is to equip the next generation with the emotional skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Here, we reflect on the project’s journey, objectives, and achievements. Project Objectives The EQStudents project was designed with several key objectives: Comprehensive EQ System: Developing, testing, and implementing strategies to foster EQ in children aged 6-15 with the active ...

The EmpowerHer project Kick-off Meeting was successfully done in Leipzig, Germany, on December 16-17, 2024. The project brought together six organizations from five countries—Germany, France, Cyprus (COMCY), Spain, and Portugal—to launch this Erasmus+ initiative focused on empowering migrant women through skills development and integration into the labor market. Over two days, participants collaborated, shared insights, and planned the next steps for creating inclusive onboarding environments and bridging the skills gap for migrant women across Europe. Our target groups include migrant women, adult educators, and employers (managers, HR experts). The project will produce a range of outputs, including: A training program and educational resources for adult educators. A user-friendly gaming web ...