Join our “Active Hope: facing global concerns and building regenerative futures”, a participatory learning journey to help teachers, educators, staff in educational institutions and trainers, to explore Active Hope, navigate uncertainty and concerns about global challenges and transform these concerns into meaningful action towards a more sustainable, compassionate and hopeful future.

Context

We live in a global reality that worries and distresses us, particularly with regard to future prospects. There are many areas of concern, from climate change, economic crises, wars, decline in biodiversity, increased socio-economic inequalities, social isolation and mental health problems, among others. Lack of confidence in the future and uncertainty are common psychological realities (*). These realities are generally considered “depressing”, “negative”, and they remain largely ignored, denied and unspoken. How can we change something we don’t think or talk about?

Aims

In this course, we explore our sense of purpose and connectedness with each other as human beings and with life as a whole, to nurture and strengthen our ability to face our concerns for the world and to contribute to a fair and humane world.

This learning journey invites teachers and educators to explore the local and global issues that matter most to them and their learners, and to discover meaningful ways to contribute to positive change. Recognising that every person brings unique experiences, interests, skills and perspectives, it will support participants in identifying and developing their own authentic and meaningful responses within their educational contexts, while empowering them to inspire learners and communities to help shape a “hope-full” future.

Target: Teachers working with all types of learners in both formal and non-formal context; staff of educational institutions; educator’s and trainers.

Duration: 5 days (25 – 30 hours)

Venue: Lisbon, Portugal

Working Language: English

Learning methods

Experiential and non-formal learning, where participants actively participate in the process through small group interactions, deep listening, personal reflection, and (where possible) time outdoors to reconnect with the natural world, music, and movement, along with presentations and conversations on concepts such as Systems Science, Deep Ecology, the state of the world, and the aspiration to a life-sustaining society.

Programme

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION

Are you ready to bridge the gap between traditional teaching and the digital future?

The Digital Transformation in Education course is a dynamic, hands-on 5-day program designed to empower educators with the digital pedagogical skills needed for the modern classroom. Set in the vibrant city of Lisbon, this course blends intensive, practical training with cultural experiences, allowing you to learn, network, and transform your teaching practice.
Duration: 5 days (25 hours)
Target:

• teachers working with all types of learners in both formal and non- formal context
• staff in educational institutions
• trainers

Objectives:

• Identify and integrate cutting-edge classroom management and presentation tools into their daily teaching.
• Gamify the learning experience using interactive quiz apps and language-learning platforms to boost student engagement.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethically and effectively as an assistant for lesson planning, material creation, and productivity.
• Design and implement digital-first lesson plans that seamlessly combine technology with pedagogy.
• Network and collaborate with international peers, sharing best practices in a supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and select appropriate digital classroom management and presentation tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and support learner engagement.

2. Design and implement gamified learning activities using interactive quiz applications and language-learning platforms to increase motivation and active participation.

3. Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools ethically and effectively to support lesson planning, develop educational materials, and improve teaching productivity, while considering data protection, copyright, and responsible use.

4. Develop digital-first lesson plans that integrate digital tools, interactive resources, and sound pedagogical approaches to address diverse learning needs and learning objectives.

5. Collaborate and network with international peers, exchanging good practices, sharing digital teaching resources, and developing ideas for applying innovative approaches in their own educational contexts.

6. Evaluate the educational value of digital tools and AI-supported activities, identifying opportunities for improvement and adapting their use to different teaching and learning contexts.

Programme:

Day 1 – Is Digital Transformation already happening?
09:00 – 10:30 Level 1: Presentation of training institutions, trainers and participants

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Introduction to the programme, warmers and icebreakers

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 2: Presentation of tools participants already use

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 2 – Becoming aware of my Digital Transformation
09:00 – 10:30 Level 3: Classroom management tools

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 4: Presentation tools – Nearpod, Thing Link, NoteBookLM

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Presentation tools – Mentimeter, Canva

14:00 – 18:00 Free afternoon

18:00 – 19:00 Tour Guide around Lisbon’s best-kept secrets

19:00 – 21:00 Dinner in a Typical Restaurant

Day 3 – Learning how to teach with fun!
09:00 – 10:30 Level 5: Quiz tools – Flippity, Quizlet, Quizizz

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 6: Language learning apps

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 7: QR Codes

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 4 – How can the AI be a tool and not a replacement?
09:00 – 10:30 Level 8: AI apps

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 AI prompts

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Practical tasks

14:00 Free afternoon

Dia 5 – I’m ready to transform Education!
09:00 – 10:30 Level 9: Knowledge into action

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 10: It all comes together

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Closing and evaluation of the course

14:00 Free afternoon

Course details:
Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)
Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources

• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation
• Europass Mobility
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.
Keywords
digital education, artificial intelligence in education, digital tools, gamification, digital pedagogy, educational technology, digital competences, innovative teaching methods

Empowering Voices: Human Rights & Inclusive Pedagogy is an interactive 5-day program designed for adult educators, trainers, and community leaders. Set in the vibrant, multicultural city of Lisbon, this course equips participants with practical tools, participatory methodologies, and human rights-based frameworks to address social inequality, encourage critical thinking, and build truly inclusive learning environments for diverse adult learners.

Duration: 5 days (25-30 hours)

Language: English

Target:
teachers working with all types of adult learners in both formal and non- formal context
staff of educational institutions
trainers

Objectives:
– Apply Human Rights Education (HRE) principles to learning contexts and non-formal education frameworks.
– Identify and deconstruct implicit bias, discrimination, and barriers faced by marginalized learners (e.g., migrants, seniors, disadvantaged socio-economic groups).
– Utilize participatory, learner-centered methodologies to address sensitive issues.
– Design inclusive learning activities and curricula that promote social justice, active citizenship, and democratic participation.
-Network and collaborate with international education practitioners to build inclusive European educational projects.

Programme:
Day 1 – Where Do Human Rights Begin?
Presentation of hosting organization, represented schools/organizations, trainers and participants
Human Rights in our everyday practice – Presentation of tools and approaches

Day 2 – Understanding the Adult Learner
Core frameworks – Human Rights Education (HRE), intersectionality, and addressing privilege in the classroom with practical examples
Deconstructing stereotypes and implicit bias in adult learning spaces
Creating safe and brave spaces for difficult conversations and vulnerable learners

Day 3 – Learning How to Teach for Empowerment
Transformative pedagogy
Storytelling and narrative methodologies for social inclusion
Practical tasks

Day 4 – How Can Tech Be a Support and Not a Stressor
Gamification and interactive tools for teaching civic rights and active citizenship
Adapting learning materials to meet diverse accessibility, linguistic, and cultural needs
Addressing contemporary Human Rights challenges: Digital rights, climate justice, and migration in adult education

Dia 5 – I’m ready to transform Education!
Knowledge into action
It all comes together
Networking
Closing and evaluation of the course

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply Human Rights Education (HRE) principles to formal, non-formal and adult learning contexts, integrating human rights, equality, dignity and democratic values into educational practice.
2. Identify and critically analyse implicit bias, discrimination and barriers to participation experienced by marginalised learners, including migrants, older adults and/or people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Facilitate participatory and learner-centred learning activities using methodologies such as Theatre of the Oppressed, story circles and critical dialogue to explore sensitive issues and encourage reflection, empathy and mutual understanding.
4. Design inclusive learning activities and educational programmes that promote social justice, equal opportunities, active citizenship and democratic participation, responding to the diverse needs and experiences of adult learners.
5. Apply inclusive facilitation strategies to create safe, respectful and accessible learning environments where participants can express different perspectives, challenge stereotypes and engage in constructive dialogue.
6. Exchange experiences and good practices with international education practitioners, identifying opportunities for cross-border collaboration and developing initial ideas for inclusive European educational projects.
7. Develop an action plan for integrating Human Rights Education into professional practice, identifying practical approaches to address discrimination, strengthen inclusion and promote a human rights-based learning culture.

Course details:

Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)
Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources
• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation (upon 80% attendance)
• Europass Mobility  (upon 80% attendance)
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel to Lisbon, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.

 Pre-Register HERE .

Looking forward to be meeting you in Lisbon!