3rd instructor training event at Tallinn University, 29/8/2022

Location, context, time, and duration

The 3rd instructor training event took place at Tallinn University during the High5 Conference, which aimed at introducing Integrated Design, an approach that combines design thinking with problem-based learning, as an educational method in Estonia. The 1st part of the day consisted of theoretical presentations on Integrated Design. The 2nd half of the day involved hands-on workshops. One of the workshops conducted, named “Digital tools in ID” by Triinu Jesmin, was the workshop in which the ICT-INOV digital learning platform and materials were introduced.

Participants

Participants were Estonian educators. A total of 14 individuals attended the event.

Description of activities

The event started with a short introduction of the design thinking methodology. Subsequently, the ICT-INOV project and portal were presented and the functionality of the ICT-INOV platform from the student point of view was showcased. Finally, the educators in the audience engaged in a hands-on workshop in which they created accounts on the ICT-INOV digital learning platform and experienced the services it offers.  

Feedback

The feedback was very positive. Educators were highly engaged, asked a lot of practical questions, and perceived the tool to be very well suited for their needs.