Eco – Friendly Classroom – ErasmusLearn Heraklion, Athens, Nicosia, Paris, Milan, Malta, Madrid, Malaga

Eco-Friendly Classroom: Environment & Ecology in the Digital Age is an Erasmus+ training course that explores
how digital technologies can support Education for Sustainable Development in modern learning
environments. Participants examine the concept of Smart Classrooms, discover innovative ESD methodologies,
and develop practical skills to design technology-enhanced, environmentally responsible teaching practices.
Through case studies, digital tools, and collaborative activities, the course bridges sustainability, pedagogy,
and digital transformation in education.

The course aims to equip teachers and education staff with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate
digital tools into sustainable teaching strategies. By fostering a reflective and practice-oriented approach,
the programme supports educators in creating tech-savvy green projects, implementing long-term ESD
strategies at school level, and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility aligned with digital
innovation and European ESD policies.

During the course, participants will understand the mechanisms of environmental issues in the digital age
and how to implement this transition by:

Learning about the concept of Smart Classrooms and its implementation.
Developing applicable skills and techniques that can be used to establish innovative ESD methodologies
with students.
Boosting up their technology skills for adapting their teaching method and offer students the appropriate
support they require in a ‘green’ context.
Reflecting on how to create tech-savy green projects.
Reviewing available strategies for introducing digital tools adapted to ESD policies.
Assessing the right way to implement long-term strategies on ESD in their school.
Exchanging good practices and sharing experiences with teachers and education staff from all over
Europe.

Plus:

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss with IT teachers.
Participants will visit sites, museums, monuments etc. and planned activities

Course Language

English
Note: Participants must have at least a CEFR level B2 knowledge of English in order to be able to participate actively.

Target Groups

Teachers working in kindergartens, primary schools, lower secondary schools, and adult education training centers

Methods & Tools

Lectures, group work, hands-on workshops, case studies, study visits, and excursions.
Tools: Canva, MindMeister, SDG resources, vulnerability mapping tools, geospatial data, project design templates, and collaborative platforms.

In course fee includes

- Coffee Breaks that include traditional products.
- Guided tour of the Historical Center of the town.
- Dinner in a traditional restaurant in the town.
- Europass Mobility.
- A small gift with traditional Cretan products.
- Certificate of Attendance, for participants who attend at least 80% of the course.

Paris

5 days
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