Intercultural Learning meets Digital Tools

About Course

Welcome to our Intercultural Learning meets Digital Tools course!

This course is designed for youth workers, volunteers, and NGOs participating in the Erasmus Plus programme, offering comprehensive insights into the intersection of intercultural learning and digital tools. Through five engaging modules, participants will explore the importance of intercultural competence in today’s globalised world, discover practical examples of intercultural projects funded by Erasmus Plus, and delve into strategies for fostering intrinsic motivation and promoting positive learning environments. From understanding the scale of motivation to practical techniques for assessing participants’ engagement, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to facilitate meaningful intercultural exchanges using digital tools effectively. Join us on this journey of cultural exploration and collaboration!

Overall Objectives:

Understand the Concept of Intercultural Learning: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what intercultural learning includes, its significance in creating and promoting global citizenship, and its relevance within the context of Erasmus Plus projects.
Develop Intercultural Competence: Acquire essential skills and competencies necessary for effective intercultural communication, empathy, and collaboration in diverse environments.
Explore Digital Tools for Intercultural Learning: Familiarise yourself with a range of digital tools and platforms available for facilitating intercultural learning experiences and discover how to integrate them effectively into project activities.
Design Culturally Inclusive Learning Activities: Learn how to design and implement culturally sensitive and inclusive learning activities that promote cross-cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation.
Enhance Motivation and Learning Outcomes: Understand the factors influencing motivation in intercultural contexts and discover strategies for fostering intrinsic motivation and positive learning outcomes among participants.
Evaluate Impact and Continuous Improvement: Develop skills in assessing the impact of intercultural projects, collecting feedback, and utilising reflection to continuously improve future initiatives and promote sustainable intercultural learning outcomes.

1. Understanding of Intercultural Learning:
- Explore the concept of intercultural learning and its significance in promoting global citizenship.
- Understand the relevance of intercultural learning within the context of Erasmus Plus projects.
2. Development of Intercultural Competence:
- Acquire essential skills for effective intercultural communication, empathy, and collaboration.
- Learn to navigate and thrive in diverse environments.
3. Utilisation of Digital Tools for Intercultural Learning:
- Familiarise yourself with a variety of digital tools and platforms designed to facilitate intercultural learning experiences.
- Discover practical ways to integrate these tools into project activities effectively.
4. Designing Culturally Inclusive Learning Activities:
- Learn to create and implement learning activities that are culturally sensitive and inclusive.
- Promote cross-cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation through well-designed activities.
5. Enhancing Motivation and Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the factors influencing motivation in intercultural contexts.
- Discover strategies to foster intrinsic motivation and achieve positive learning outcomes among participants.
6. Evaluating Impact and Continuous Improvement:
- Develop skills in assessing the impact of intercultural projects.
- Learn how to collect feedback and utilise reflection to continuously improve future initiatives.
- Promote sustainable intercultural learning outcomes through ongoing evaluation and improvement.

Course Content

Introduction to Intercultural Learning
- Overview of intercultural learning: What it is and why it's important in today's globalised world. - Understanding cultural diversity and its impact on individuals and communities. - Exploring the relevance of intercultural learning in the context of Erasmus Plus projects. - Definition and conceptual framework of intercultural learning. - Importance of intercultural competence in today's globalised world. - Overview of key concepts such as cultural diversity, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.

What is Intercultural Learning?
Intercultural Learning
Significance of Intercultural Learning in Erasmus Plus

01:00
Intercultural and your work
Pros and Cons of Intercultural Learning
Pros and cons

Intercultural Competence Development
- Identifying the key components of intercultural competence. - Challenges for intercultural learning - Case studies and examples of successful intercultural projects within the Erasmus Plus programme. - Strategies for developing empathy, openness, and flexibility in intercultural interactions. - Importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in building intercultural competence.

Competences Needed for Intercultural Learning

06:36
Key Competencies
Challenges for Intercultural Societies

04:25
Challenges
Case Studies and Examples

02:00
Examples
Strategies for Developing Empathy, Openness, and Flexibility in Intercultural Interactions

02:53
Activities to Showcase
Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness in Building Intercultural Competence

14:29
Reflection

Digital Tools for Intercultural Learning
- Introduction to digital tools and platforms for facilitating intercultural learning. - Practical tips for selecting and using appropriate digital tools. - Considerations for selecting appropriate digital tools based on project objectives and target audience.

Designing Intercultural Learning Activities
-Steps for designing culturally inclusive learning activities, including needs assessment, goal setting, and activity planning. -Strategies for adapting activities to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles. -Considerations for promoting participant engagement and interaction in virtual and hybrid environments.

Planning Intercultural Learning Activities
Design of Activities
Sign Up Challenge
Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle
Applying Kolb’s Cycle to Your Own Design
Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing)
Designing a Group Activity Using Tuckman’s Model
Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using the ADDIE Model
Designing an Activity Using the ADDIE Model

Motivation and Learning in Intercultural Contexts
- Overview of different types of motivation (e.g., intrinsic, extrinsic) and their influence on learning outcomes. - Factors affecting motivation in intercultural contexts, such as cultural relevance, perceived competence, and autonomy. - Strategies for fostering intrinsic motivation and promoting a positive learning environment.

Evaluation and Impact Assessment
- Techniques for assessing the impact of intercultural projects on participants, communities, and organisations. - Strategies for collecting feedback and utilising reflection to identify areas for improvement.

Student Ratings & Reviews

4.5

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Ben

3 months ago

Interesting content

Laura Martinez

3 months ago

Interesting!

Nuria Herrero Rubio

4 months ago

A good course!

Laura Dall'Omo

5 months ago

Really useful course!

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

What is Intercultural Learning?

Intercultural Learning

Significance of Intercultural Learning in Erasmus Plus

Intercultural and your work

Pros and Cons of Intercultural Learning

Pros and cons

Competences Needed for Intercultural Learning

Key Competencies

Challenges for Intercultural Societies

Challenges

Case Studies and Examples

Examples

Strategies for Developing Empathy, Openness, and Flexibility in Intercultural Interactions

Activities to Showcase

Importance of Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness in Building Intercultural Competence

Reflection

Introduction to Digital Tools and Platforms for Facilitating Intercultural Learning

Examples of How Digital Tools Can be Integrated into Intercultural Learning Activities

Tips for maximising the effectiveness of digital tools in intercultural projects.

Digital tools Toolbox

Planning Intercultural Learning Activities

Design of Activities

Sign Up Challenge

Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle

Applying Kolb’s Cycle to Your Own Design

Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing)

Designing a Group Activity Using Tuckman’s Model

Designing Intercultural Learning Activities Using the ADDIE Model

Designing an Activity Using the ADDIE Model

Overview of Different Types of Motivation

Motivation

Factors Affecting Motivation in Intercultural Contexts

Reflection on Motivation in Intercultural Learning Environments

Digital tools and Motivation

Online Motivation

Intercultural Learning Opportunities in Volunteering

#Reflect

Evaluation and Impact Assessment - Techniques for assessing the impact of intercultural projects on participants, communities, and organisations. - Strategies for collecting feedback and utilising reflection to identify areas for improvement.

Evaluation and Summary of Intercultural Learning

Intercultural Learning Self-Evaluation

Recap of Lessons

Final Task: Setting Goals for Continued Intercultural Learning

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Evaluation and Impact Assessment
- Techniques for assessing the impact of intercultural projects on participants, communities, and organisations. - Strategies for collecting feedback and utilising reflection to identify areas for improvement.