The project was developed by a broad partnership gathering together 6 educational institutions/ schools of different levels and 3 research and development institutions.All partners are involved in education and were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic in their mission to provide inclusive education to different groups of children (also vulnerable ones), as well as support to teachers and parents while doing so. These complex challenges (related to connectivity, infrastructure, development of skills and networking for knowledge sharing) brought together the partner organization in a common action to adapt to the new challenges and bring innovation in teaching while using technology.The main needs collected during the project preparation (through questionnaires and interviews conducted by the Applicant) are:-Inappropriate IT infrastructure (devices and connectivity) at school, but mainly at home.-Lack of attractive and efficient digital resources, which could involved both students and parents in the learning process-Low level of involvement of students in the development of the content of digital learning resources.Direct TG: 130 professionals in education and 30 studentsGO: Improved access to high quality inclusive education through increased ICT competences among 130 teachers and 30 learners, development of innovative digital learning resources and extended adoption of open pedagogies and collaborative learning in education in 6 countries.In order to achieve this goal, the project will ensure the:O1. Development of relevant digital pedagogical and learning competences and skills for 130 professionals in education and of 30 students aged 12 to 16 y.o representing project partners in 6 countries through participation in a free, online, tailored training program developed during project implementation.O2. Increased use of collaborative learning strategies and open pedagogies in education through creation of digital, interactive and creative educational content based on attractive ICT, e-tools and open pedagogy approaches.O3. Increased capacity of project partners to better operate at local level, to produce quality results and to manage international projects while strengthening the public-private partnership created through the project.The project will produce the following outputs on the participants:-1 training manual and 1 e-Learning training course tailored on the needs of 130 professionals in education and 30 students-1 Digital and multimedia Resource Pack to facilitate the transition of teachers and learners from traditional education toward digitized and technoloy based -2 learning/teaching/training activities to accelerate learning for 18 students and 20 teachers-1 Tech Hub Youth Community created through the project-6 multiplier events organized in the partner countries to disseminate results and create the premises for strong partnerships at community level

"PISA 2012 report revealed the need for innovative, interactive and engaging teaching approach for 21st-century schools in order to reach higher achievement of students. This approach can be transmitted and practically realized in classrooms only by the properly trained teacher and educator.The project aims to develop teachers’ and educators’ competences - especially integrated STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) teaching skills, based on collaborative problem-solving (CPS) - sharing experiences among countries involved in the project (the project was compatible with PISA 2015 aims to evaluate students’ performance in mathematics, science and financial literacy; performance in problem-solving and reading).Objectives of the project:– To develop teachers’ and educators’ integrated teaching skills, based on collaborative problem-solving;– To explore new forms of teaching, learning and assessment of students achievements;– To guide teachers and educators, how to motivate children and inspire their passion for discovery and learning;– To share experience of good practice on increasing students' interest in STEM and technical creativity; developing students’ skills of logical and critical thinking, CPS, as well as learning to learn, creativity, initiative and entrepreneurial competencies; preparing students for a successful professional career, encouraging their active contribution to the progress of society.8 countries and 10 partners were involved in the project: UPC (Lithuania)–institution affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania providing educational support in the field of pre-school, primary and general education.Alytaus Putinai gymnasium (Lithuania), lyceum 1erGeniko Lykeio de Thessaloniki (Greece) and Liceum “M. Immacolata” (Italy) are schools, seeking quality of teaching and learning. OÜ Miksike (Estonia)–provides teacher training courses, manages and develops Miksike Learning Environment. CREF (Portugal)- important establishments of the region of Setúbal, oriented to the development of teacher education and training In-service training courses.The Galician Regional Ministry of Education (Spain) is responsible for educational standards and the training and development of the schools and works on the implementation of regional initiatives to meet school improvement priorities and to share in and support innovation in teaching, learning and school leadership. The Business and Finance College (Bulgaria)is a training institution experienced in training people for insertion into the world of work, in developing new methodologies in entrepreneurship education. CEI (Latvia)- provides training and implements projects in all regions of Latvia, develops and implements projects which promote quality education and accessibility of education to all children. Epimorfotiki (Greece) developed a wide network of associates, which includes a quality consultant, adults’ trainers, counsels of continuous local development, ICT, etc., This partnership is a good potential for dissemination of enriching experiences in the fields approached by the project and a genuine mutual interest in developing innovative approaches to sustainable education, the importance of teachers and educators competences, entrepreneurship and motivating measures in school.The target group of the project - teachers and educators, who are not afraid of challenges and are seeking quality of teaching and learning and higher learning achievements of students, are open-minded, communicative and collaborative, and are ready to provide meaningful learning experiences for 21st-century students.The main activities were undertaken:- 3 short-term joint staff training events- 4 international project meetings- 3 intellectual outputs were created: 1. PDP of 4 modules for teachers and educators2. Collections of good practices3. Collections of DLO This increased the variety of available learning resources.- The project activities (training courses, evaluation seminar, national multiplier events, dissemination events) involved more than 60 direct and more than 3000 indirect participants.- 8 national Multiplier event organised (285 participants)- 1 dissemination international conference organised and involved 46 participants (26 local and 20 international).Total Duration of the Project – 24 Months.The following outcomes are reached:- Raised competences and capacities of teachers, educators had a direct impact on students’ learning motivation, higher learning achievements.-The transnational network of teachers, educators, schools seeking higher learning achievements of students through applying CPS principles created.-The PDP were accredited at the national levels and offered to ERASMUS+ Key Action 1 by UPC (Lithuania), CREF (Portugal), Epimorfotiki (Greece). - New Erasmus+KA2 project ""STEAM capacity building"" (No 2016-1-LT01-KA201-023146) created."

The project aims at promoting European values such as equality, tolerance and social inclusion among pupils aged 9 to 15 y.o. and to stimulate their intercultural, social and artistic behavior through thematic activities. A number of 108 pupils will be directly involved in 3 short term exchanges of 5 days of learning, in which they will experience non-formal activities related to artistic expression, recycling and manufacturing in order to increase their independent life abilities, creativity and openness towards other cultures. The 6 accompanying teachers will benefit from the project too as they will increase capacity to better integrate in own school non-formal learning activities to support pupils in their educational path, with the final goal to increase their performance, to strengthen a feeling of „citizens of Europe” and to reduce the risk of early school leaving. As a result of the implementation of this project, the 3 school partners will increase capacity to better implement E+ projects and to cooperate at international level. The project „Unity in Diversity – EU values hold us together” is implemented by a consortium of 3 schools from Romania, Italy and Turkey. Each partner school will host 1 mobility. Activities organized during the 3 short term exchanges of groups of pupils will combine theory with practice and with reflection sessions for a better internalization of the learning process. Activities will include: presentations, discussions and brainstorming sessions about European Union and European shared values like solidarity, tolerance, non-discrimination, human rights and social inclusion; carnival, puppet show, egg/ceramic pots painting and pottery workshops, intercultural moments and study visits. Each school partner will realize an Annual Plan for designing and integrating non-formal activities in own school. After the finalization of the short term exchanges, the pupils accompanied by teachers will organize one large dissemination event in the community and two thematic workshops inside their school. The project will benefit of a large number of stakeholders and associated partners to disseminate the results achieved.