Mentoring methods as supporting mechanism to foster digital innovation in teaching and learning

ENE is unique in being an international network of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). It has more than 270 COVEs, and more than 40 countries worldwide: 15 ETF Partner Countries; 10 EU Member States; 14 African (Sub-Saharan countries); Switzerland and Philippines.

DIGI ENE Initiative “Developing and Sharing Excellence on digitalisation of teaching and learning” is one of the initiatives launched in the context of the ETF Network of Excellence.

Digitalisation is transforming societies, having a strong impact on all sectors and our everyday lives. Digital technology is literally everywhere. Traditional teaching & learning methods are going through a transformation to adapt to the needs of the 21st century students and enhance the professional practice of teachers.

The overall objective of the DIGI- ENE initiative is to show how digital teaching and learning can efficiently increase students’ learning, presenting tools and methodologies, and supporting participating Centres of Excellence in integrating new methods and tools in their working environment. 

The DIGI ENE Initiative Developing and Sharing Excellence on digitalisation of teaching and learning - main thematic areas of interest are:

1. Digital pedagogies (dedicated webinar 31/05/2022)
2. Digital content & tools (dedicated webinar 16/02/2023)
3. Teachers’ Digital Competence (dedicated webinar 11/10/2022)
4. Mentoring methods as supporting mechanism to foster digital innovation in teaching and learning (final webinar 23/05/2023)

Objectives of the webinar on 23 May 2023:

• introduce & showcase existing models fostering scaling-up of innovation;
• create and open a platform for discussion and transnational learning among members of the network;
• support the discussion about the culture of innovation, encouraging educators to try new pedagogical approaches with digital tools;
• encourage collaboration and communication among educators and staff to foster a sense of community and shared ownership of digital innovation.

The webinar was held in English with interpretation in French and Russian.

Materials of the event can be found in annex and recording in English by clicking here below: