Odyssea has held three separate multi-day workshops in Greece within the context of WP2, for pre-service educators, adult educators, and primary and secondary school educators. All of the workshops covered the same 12 modules and lasted 16 hours in total. The modules covered a variety of topics, including media and misinformation, digital competence, and professional development.
Workshop Feedback
Across all three workshops, participants provided positive feedback, noting the value and relevance of the content.
- Adult educators found the workshop to be highly valuable and effective in developing digital skills and media literacy. They were particularly interested in the project’s focus on media literacy and digital competence development.
- Pre-service teachers described the workshop as comprehensive and well-structured, appreciating the hands-on approach that encouraged active learning and knowledge sharing.
- Primary and secondary school educators found the experience informative, highlighting the practical examples and real-world scenarios provided by the trainers as particularly helpful. They also appreciated the collaborative learning environment fostered by the interactive approach.
Workshop Effectiveness
The workshops were successful in achieving their educational objectives due to a number of factors.
- The broad range of topics covered ensured that participants gained a comprehensive understanding of digital competence and media literacy.
- The methodology based on active learning, including group activities and discussions, contributed to the workshops’ effectiveness.
- The focus on misinformation, disinformation, and media literacy was considered timely and relevant by participants.
