The ETF Community of Innovative Educators - taking stock of the work done and planning the future
About
On November 17th, the community took a moment to reflect on the progress achieved so far and to discuss next steps with its members.
The webinar was opened with the inspiring speech “How to Empower Teachers in a Sustainable and International Perspective: the Teacher Task Force Approach", provided by Erin Chemery, UNESCO International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030.
This talk was followed by a presentation on “The ETF Community of Innovative Educators: work done in 2025 and lessons learned,” which covered:
- The new Learning Clubs on STEAM Innovation, Teaching with AI, and Teacher Professional Development (by Fabio Nascimbeni and Medea Abramishvili,
Alessandro Brolpito and Isil Boy Ergul, Olena Bekh) - How to contribute to the Clubs and support their outcomes by Roberto Righi and Marta Tybura, STEPS
The presentation of the Community’s key milestones opened a rich discussion on the community’s upcoming activities, leading to the announcement of the next major initiative: the launch of the new ETF Competition on Innovative Practices on Integrated Key Competencies, presented by ETF Expert Olena Bekh.
- Apply now by filling this submission form.
- The deadline for submission of applications is December 15th, 2025.
Find out more information about the Competition: https://openspace.etf.europa.eu/newlearningaward2026
Link to the presentation HERE
Please find the recording EN, RU, AR
Context
Our Community brings together over 1600 educators, teachers, trainers, school leader, researchers from diverse countries, united by one mission:
👉 to explore, promote and co-create innovative teaching and learning practices.
This community supports educators in sharing ideas, learning from each other, and developing practical solutions that can be used in real classrooms and training environments.
In recent years, the community has evolved from a platform that mainly promotes practices and serves as an information hub into a more vibrant learning ecosystem — a space where innovation grows through collaboration.
A snapshot of what this community offers, and how you can be part of it
✨ First, you can ENGAGE IN COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS.
Through webinars, interactive sessions, you can share your experiences, ask questions, and build meaningful connections. Since its start the community organized 49 webinars (about STEAM, Artificial Intelligence, Open Educational Resources, Digital credentials and Open Badges, Innovative learning tools, Robotics and 3D printing in education, Gamification and many others).
Since 2024, we have begun clustering the interests of our members according to different topics. As the results you can work in an international groups of experts by joining the Thematic New Learning Clubs.
✨ EXPLORE & SHARE INNOVATIVE TEACHING PRACTICES
Our community hosts a growing database of over 100 innovative educational practices on OpenSpace. You can:
- Browse ideas from classrooms around the world
- Adapt them to your context
- Submit your own practice and inspire others
✨ GET INVOLVED IN A CO-CREATION PROCESS
Over the last year, the focus has been on collaboration — not only observing innovation, but creating a space where members build resources together. Members co-create guides, reports, and tools that support educators internationally.
Why This Community Matters
Innovation in education flourishes when people collaborate.
This community provides:
- A safe space to exchange ideas,
- A supportive network of peers and experts,
- A global perspective that enriches local practice,
- And recognition for educators who are driving change.
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