Webinar series starting June 2nd, 3 pm CET

As strange as it may sound, research tells us that some humans and chatbots (and robots) are starting to grow fond of each-other and develop relationships. Is this a next step in human evolution?  Click here for more information and registration The Edubots project was initiated by 6 partners from Norway, Sweden, UK, Croatia, Cyprus and Spain. EdMedia CYENS is a partner in the project.

ERUM: The fourth transnational virtual project meeting

On May 26th, the ERUM consortium met for the fourth transnational project meeting   Due to the current public health crisis, the meeting was held virtually, on Zoom. It was chaired by Judith, Alessandra and Johanna from the University of Vienna. The IO2 “Guidelines for evidence-based communication” and the survey results are now available via the link below: https://projects.uni-foundation.eu/erum/the-guidelines-for-evidence-based-communication-are-now-available/

Needs, challenges and experiences of women in STEM

We are happy to announce our event under the title ‘Needs, challenges and experiences of women in STEM: Best practices from Higher Education and the Industry’. The event aims to uncover the needs and challenges of women in the field of STEM in Higher Education and the Industry.  The event will be held on May 31st, 2021 ONLINE. Join us! We are inviting Higher Education academics, students, professionals, experts and stakeholders at national or EU levels relevant for female empowerment in the fields of STEM in Higher Education and the industry to join our event!  Participation at the event is free of charge We count on your participation! Come and meet other stakeholders active in the field throughout Europe, and keep informed on further activities of the FeSTEM project.  Register and join the event via zoom here You may find the program of the event here. In the meantime, stay tuned for regular …

Εκδήλωση ενδιαφέροντος για συμμετοχή στο επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα ASSESSMAKE21

Αφορά εκπαιδευτικούς ή makerspace tutors που διδάσκουν σε παιδιά ηλικίας 12-18 χρονών σε δημόσια και ιδιωτικά  σχολεία ή σε makerspaces.  is the OPEN Call is the informative leaflet Το ευρωπαϊκό έργο ASSESSMAKE21 (https://www.assessmake21.eu) που χρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή στο πλαίσιο του ERASMUS+, προσκαλεί υποβολή δηλώσεων ενδιαφέροντος για συμμετοχή σε επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα με θέμα τη χρήση καινοτόμου εργαλείου αυτο-αξιολόγησης δεξιοτήτων του 21ου αιώνα κατά την ενασχόληση του μαθητή σε Μaker projects/ δραστηριότητες εντός makerspaces ή  σχολικών μονάδων.  Συμμετέχοντες Η συμμετοχή στο πρόγραμμα προϋποθέτει ειδικότητα (μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές) ή ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον ή εμπειρία σε Maker education. Η συμμετοχή στο πρόγραμμα προϋποθέτει επίσης  βασικές γνώσεις χρήσης τεχνολογιών “Maker”, όπως για παράδειγμα ρομποτική και μικροεπεξεργαστές (robotics and microcontrollers)  ή εργαλεία ψηφιακής κατασκευής όπως εκτυπωτές 3D, κόπτες λέιζερ (digital fabrication such as 3D printers, laser cutters) κτλ.  Στόχοι και Διάρκεια προγράμματοςΣτόχος του ευρωπαϊκού έργου ASSESSMAKE21 είναι η επιμόρφωση των εκπαιδευτικών στη χρήση καινοτόμου εργαλείου αυτο-αξιολόγησης …

Invitation: Conference on research understanding through media

Online conference – 20 May 2021, 10:00-16:30 (CET) The mis- and disinformation spread in the Media has gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises the broader question of the role of media professionals and researchers in the spread of science and communication. Public understanding of scientific key issues is often limited and misinformation or even deliberate disinformation proliferate. The challenge of communicating scientific information to the public should be taken up by the scientific and media communities more strenuously. But, what are the current challenges faced by academia and media to achieve a working relationship? The Erasmus+ funded project ERUM intends to bring a solution to this by improving the educational offer on quality of information in the field of higher education. It aims at developing students’ transversal competences in terms of media literacy, evidence-based communication and resilience to mis- and disinformation. Media experts and journalists are involved since …

Antigoni Parmaxi

Postdoctoral researcher and Special Teaching Staff

Research Interests: Computer assisted language learning, participatory design methodology in language learning, intercultural education, curriculum development and lifelong learning.