ENHANCE invites - workshop on Learning environments for Alpha generation (July 4) | Gdańsk University of Technology

In 2022, Gdańsk University of Technology joined the ENHANCE Alliance - an association of 10 European technical universities. Thanks to the presence at ENHANCE, students and employees of Gdańsk Tech have the opportunity to participate in winter and summer schools, seminars and other interesting events on various topics. The next such event for students will be organized on Tuesday, 4 June. This time Warsaw University of Technology - ENHANCE member, invites to workshops on learning environments for Alpha generation. 

During the ENHANCE workshop on 'Learning Environments for Alpha Generation', academic teachers, support staff and students will explore and discuss innovative approaches to creating effective learning environments tailored specifically for the unique needs of the Generation Alpha cohort. This workshop will serve as a platform for good practices exchange, collaboration, and dialogue on the latest advancements and best practices in designing educational spaces and strategies to nurture the next generation of learners. Engaging in small-group discussions will bring together teachers, support staff, and student perspectives and delve into this digitally native generation's needs.

When?

Tuesday, July 4 from 9:00 a.m to 3 p.m. 

Where?

Online on Webex (the links are provided below). 

For whom?

All members of ENHANCE community (students, doctoral candidates, staff) and others.

Program

The workshop will consist of two parts:

PART I – a series of short speeches open to all members of ENHANCE community (students, doctoral candidates, staff) – LINK

PART II – main workshop for a limited number of people – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. The main workshop is divided into two parts, during which participants work in groups (4-5 people) and discuss issues related to the topic of the workshop using the prepared whiteboard. Topics for discussion:
– generational changes – are they recognized in individual universities?
– is a new model of learning needed for the incoming generation?
– to what extent should we change/adapt our teaching methods?
– (to what extent) is good pedagogy (in)dependent on technology?
– is introducing new teaching methods beneficial for learners?
– are teachers up-to-date in innovative teaching?
– do we need to introduce new tools to support education?

More information about the meeting can be found here

The ENHANCE Alliance was founded in November 2019 as an association of ten European technical universities. Its goal is to create a European and interdisciplinary space for the interaction of innovative technological progress, society and our environment. Gdańsk University of Technology has been a member of ENHANCE since 2022. More about ENHANCE