{"id":1236,"date":"2023-10-13T10:45:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T10:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/?p=1236"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:25:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T13:25:47","slug":"celebrating-innovation-in-education-t4eu-innovative-teaching-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/index.php\/2023\/10\/13\/celebrating-innovation-in-education-t4eu-innovative-teaching-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Innovation in Education: T4EU Innovative Teaching Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Education is constantly evolving, adapting to the\never-changing needs of students and the world at large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two weeks ago, during the international conference &#8220;INNO-METHODS for Quality Curricula,&#8221; the T4EU Innovative Teaching Awards were presented, showcasing the exceptional efforts of educators who are at the forefront of implementing innovative teaching practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 608 \/ 1080;\" width=\"608\" controls src=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Untitled-Project.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption> <br><em><strong>Highlights  T4EU &#8211; &#8220;INNO-METHODS for Quality Curricula&#8221; <\/strong><\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These awards not only recognize these educators&#8217;\ncontributions but also serve as an inspiration for the collective adoption of\nnew teaching methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the awarded professors and their remarkable contributions\nto the world of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Dr. Evelina Bendoraitien\u0117 &#8211; Creation of Life Escape Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine learning biology not through traditional textbooks\nand lectures but by immersing yourself in a real-life\nscenario. Dr. Evelina Bendoraitien\u0117 from Vytautas Magnus University did just\nthat by creating a &#8220;Life Escape Room.&#8221; This innovative teaching\nmethod allows students to step into a thrilling adventure, where they solve biology-related puzzles and challenges. By\nmaking learning an exciting and interactive experience, Dr. Bendoraitien\u0117&#8217;s\napproach sparks curiosity and enthusiasm, making complex subjects more\naccessible and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Magdalena Christ &#8211; ABC of\nVisual Thinking and Sketchnoting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual thinking and sketchnoting are powerful tools for\nenhancing learning. Magdalena Christ, from the University of Silesia in\nKatowice, has taken these concepts to a new level with her &#8220;ABC of Visual\nThinking and Sketchnoting&#8221; course. This\ninnovative approach helps students unlock their creativity and communication\nskills through drawing, visualization, and note-taking. Magdalena&#8217;s method not\nonly makes learning more enjoyable but also equips students with valuable skills for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Jun.-Prof. Dr. Benedikt Schnellb\u00e4cher and Alexander\nSch\u00f6neseiffen &#8211; Digital Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital age, entrepreneurship is taking new\nforms. Jun.-Prof. Dr. Benedikt Schnellb\u00e4cher and Alexander Sch\u00f6neseiffen from\nSaarland University have developed a cutting-edge\napproach to teaching &#8220;Digital-enhanced and International Teaching of\nDigital Entrepreneurship.&#8221; Their method equips students with the knowledge\nand skills needed to thrive in the digital business landscape. By combining technology and entrepreneurship, they prepare\nstudents for the challenges of the modern business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Assoc. Prof. Giovanni Bacaro &#8211; Universal Game Design for\nLearning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assoc. Prof. Giovanni Bacaro from the University of Trieste\nhas created an exciting teaching approach called\n&#8220;Universal Game Design for Learning and Game Co-design for\nStudent-centered Learning.&#8221; By integrating game design principles into the\nlearning process, students not only acquire knowledge but also develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. This innovative\nmethod redefines traditional education and encourages a student-centered\napproach to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The T4EU Innovative Teaching Awards have highlighted the\nexceptional contributions of these educators, each of\nwhom has taken innovative steps to revolutionize the teaching and learning\nprocess. These award-winning methods not only make education more engaging but\nalso better prepare students for the challenges of the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we celebrate these pioneers in education, we should also take inspiration from their work to further enhance our teaching methods and encourage innovative practices in the field of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-1024x683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1237\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/?attachment_id=1237\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/202309_Innomethods_003_websize.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education is constantly evolving, adapting to the ever-changing needs of students and the world at large. Two weeks ago, during the international conference &#8220;INNO-METHODS for Quality Curricula,&#8221; the T4EU Innovative Teaching Awards were presented, showcasing the exceptional efforts of educators who are at the forefront of implementing innovative teaching practices. These awards not only recognize &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/index.php\/2023\/10\/13\/celebrating-innovation-in-education-t4eu-innovative-teaching-awards\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Celebrating Innovation in Education: T4EU Innovative Teaching Awards&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1238,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conferences"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio-300x193.jpg",300,193,true],"large":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",840,540,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio.jpg",849,546,false],"menu-24x24":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio-24x15.jpg",24,15,true],"menu-36x36":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio-36x23.jpg",36,23,true],"menu-48x48":["https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paolo-sorzio-48x31.jpg",48,31,true]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"-","author_link":"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/index.php\/author\/mara-contardo\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.units.it\/transform4europe\/index.php\/category\/conferences\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Conferences<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Education is constantly evolving, adapting to the ever-changing needs of students and the world at large. 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