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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026 \nDeadline for registration: 30 of October\nhttps://forms.gle/MgJzUqD7pbqdEEz87 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-4/
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SUMMARY:ACE²-EU ABC: ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026 \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face) \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek\nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours\nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours\nTotal Hours\n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate)\n10h\n24h\n34h\n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive)\n27h\n3h\n30h\n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective)\n6h\n20h\n26h\n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\nOrganized by: \nSantarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarem) – Portugal \nLatvian Academy of Culture (LAC) – Latvia \nUniversity Constantin Brâncusi (UCB) – Romania \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\, 23:59 \nA certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\n  Format: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \n  Duration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n  6. Registration and Participation \nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n\n Certification\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt \nFor question you can send a email to: Ace-com@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-3/
LOCATION:IPSantarém – Portugal\, Instituto Politécnico De Santarém\, Santarém\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026  \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-2/
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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026\n \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities/
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Active Learning
DESCRIPTION:Call for Participation\nCourse title: An Introduction to Active Learning\nDate: July 10\, 2025 Time: 12:00–14:00 CET (Online – synchronous)\nOrganized by: “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu-Jiu\, Romania\nDeadline for registration: July 9\, 2025 A certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n\nObjectives of the Call\n\n\nThis ALES course is part of the ACE2-EU Alliance’s joint effort to strengthen innovation in university teaching\, with a focus on learner engagement\, inclusivity\, and digital transformation. The course supports academic staff and digital learning professionals in applying active learning principles across various educational settings — online\, hybrid\, and in-person. \n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\nAn Introduction to Active Learning is an interactive\, 2-hour online session designed to: \n\nIntroduce the pedagogical foundations of active learning.\nDemonstrate inclusive strategies (UDL) and practical digital tools (e.g.\, Padlet\, MS Teams).\nOffer a hands-on group activity in breakout rooms.\nFoster reflection on teaching practices and potential for curriculum enhancement in ACE2-EU programs.\n\n\n\nTarget Group\n\n\n\nUniversity teaching staff involved in digital\, hybrid\, or blended teaching formats (COILs\, MOOCs\, BIPs\, joint degrees).\nInstructional designers\, e-learning coordinators\, or educational developers.\nEarly-career academics transitioning to learner-centered teaching.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand and explain the core principles of active learning and their relevance within the educational process.\nDesign a teaching activity using active learning strategies and adapt it for inclusivity.\nUse digital tools to support participation\, reflection\, and interaction.\nIdentify opportunities to apply active learning in their own contexts.\n\n\n\nStructure & Methodology\n\n\nThe 2-hour session includes: \n\nIntroductory presentation and icebreaker\nShort theory segment + examples\nDemonstration of digital tools\nBreakout room task: co-design of an active learning activity\nGroup reflection and feedback session\nPost-course feedback and certificate instructions\n\nThe delivery model embraces the Active Digital Learning Model\, integrating elements from: \n\nChallenge-Based Learning (CBL): through collaborative group tasks simulating authentic instructional design\nUniversal Design for Learning (UDL): by modeling inclusive digital practices and encouraging accessibility in participant outputs\nExperiential Learning: participants experience strategies as learners\, then reflect on their application\nSynchronous online facilitation: through real-time collaboration in Microsoft Teams using tools like Padlet and shared documents\n\nThis approach emphasizes learning by doing\, collaboration\, and pedagogical inclusivity in digital higher education. \n\n\nRegistration and Participation\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/MgJzUqD7pbqdEEz87 \nThe deadline to register is July 9\, 2025. \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n\n\nCertification\n\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (2 hours synchronous online)\n\n\n\nContact & Coordination\n\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \n“Constantin Brâncuși” University: \n\nMihaela Giurgiulescu – giurgiulescu@e-ucb.ro\nLoredana Pătrșcoiu – patrascoiu@utgjiu.ro\nElena Paliță – palita@e-ucb.ro\n\nDownload PROPOSAL
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