Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
Presentation
The new Erasmus+ Program 2021-2027, promotes the Blended Intensive Program – BIP, following the Erasmus Intensive Programs, from previous programs.
These short-term intensive programs feature innovative ways of teaching and learning, including online cooperation resources. Programs must include learning, where transnational and transdisciplinary groups work together to address challenges, linked to the United Nations, sustainable development goals or other societal challenges identified by regions, cities or companies, it can be promoted biannual. It allows new and more flexible mobility formats that combine face-to-face mobility with a combined intensive virtual part. These programs aim to reach students from different areas and study cycles, regardless of their origin or country.
During the course of the combined intensive programs, groups of students are required to undertake a short-term, face-to-face mobility abroad, combined with a mandatory virtual component that facilitates the exchange of collaborative online learning and teamwork. The virtual component must bring students together online to work collectively and simultaneously on specific assignments that are integrated into the intensive program and count towards overall learning outcomes.
In summary, the Blended Intensive Programs:
- Must be developed and implemented by at least 3 higher education institutions (HEIs) with Erasmus Charter – ECHE, coming from at least 3 program countries;
- Face-to-face mobility must last between 5 and 30 days;
- No eligibility criteria have been defined for the duration of the virtual component;
- Both mobility (virtual and face-to-face) combined must grant a minimum of 3 ECTS credits to students;
- The minimum number of participants in a Blended Intensive Programs is 15 (not including teaching staff / staff involved in running the program) to be eligible for funding;
- They can be open to students, professors and employees of external higher education institutions, outside the partnership.
- The face-to-face activity can be carried out at the destination HEI or at any other centre in the country of the destination HEI.
Supporting curriculum through integrated STEAM Education Practices
There is a growing emphasis on encouraging creative thinking in education, innovating practices and developing connections among subjects. STEAM Education is internationally recognized as a privileged learning environment that may foster the development of 21st century skills, like problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and communication. Although we may identify multiple interpretations about STEAM Education and the role of its subjects, varying from disciplinary to transdisciplinary approaches, there is a growing need to pursue an effective integration of the involved disciplines, encompassing real-world problems. This BIP will focus on exploring STEAM Education practices, inside and outside the classroom, that have the potential to facilitate disciplinary integration, involving authentic tasks that imply hands-on activities, collaborative work and the application of content knowledge developed within and across disciplines (e.g. problem-based learning, modelling, engineering design).
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo offers, in cooperation with Ege University, Mazarikova Univerzita, Tallin University, Università degli studi di Catania and Universidade de Santiago de Compostela an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme on STEAM Education for higher education students, namely undergraduate and master students from Education courses. The programme consists of a virtual component (online) and a 5 days in-person component (physical mobility), that include lectures and workshops, led by international experts from the involved organizations.
This BIP will certify the participants with 3 ECTS, that will be awarded through the attendance of the virtual and in-person components and the completion of the assignments. Students should credit the BIP to their study plans, as in the case of traditional Erasmus mobility.
English
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo – Portugal
Ege University – Turkey – ege.edu.tr
Mazarikova Univerzita – Czech Republic – muni.cz – CZ BRNO05
Tallin University – Estonia
Università degli studi di Catania – Italy
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela – Spain
The in-person component of the BIP (physical mobility) will take place at the School of Education of Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo in Portugal.
The deadline for applications is 15th May 2023.
The number of participants in this BIP is limited to 25, student teachers from Ege University, Mazarikova Univerzita, Tallin University, Università degli studi di Catania and Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
| Friday, June 30 – ONLINE | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Kick-off meeting. General introduction to the program, contents, and assessment. Practical information. |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Group presentation. Initial perspectives about STEAM Education and discussion of some topics. |
| Monday, July 3 – IN-PERSON | |
| 9:00-9:30 | Registration |
| 9:30-10:00 | Welcome speech |
| 10:00-11:30 | Lecture: STEM practices in education as an opportunity to promote 21st century skills Susana Carreira and Nélia Amado, Universidade do Algarve |
| 11:30-12:00 | Coffee break |
| 12:00-13:00 | Workshop: STEAM Education in the outdoors (Part 1) Ana Barbosa and Isabel Vale, IPVC |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-16:00 | Workshop: STEAM Education in the outdoors (Part 2) Ana Barbosa and Isabel Vale, IPVC |
| 19:30 | Welcome dinner |
| Tuesday, July 4 – IN-PERSON | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Lecture: Technological and pedagogical innovations through STEAM education Maria Flavia Mammana and Daniela Ferrarello, Università di Catania |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Workshop: 3D Printing in STEAM based projects (Part 1) Maria Flavia Mammana and Daniela Ferrarello, Università di Catania |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-16:00 | Workshop: 3D Printing in STEAM based projects (Part 2) Maria Flavia Mammana and Daniela Ferrarello, Università di Catania |
| 16:30 | Free time |
| Wednesday, July 5 – IN-PERSON | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Lecture: Perspectives about Problem Solving and STEAM integration Irena Budínová, Mazarykova University |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Workshop: Computational thinking and coding directed to STEAM-focuses activities (Part 1) Maria Teresa Fernandéz Blanco and Antía López, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-16:00 | Workshop: Computational thinking and coding directed to STEAM-focuses activities (Part 2) Maria Teresa Fernandéz Blanco and Antía López, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela |
| 17:30 | Discovering the city of Viana do Castelo |
| Thursday, July 6 – IN-PERSON | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Lecture: Recommendations for teacher education and classroom implementation of STEAM practices in inclusion contexts Ana Rodríguez, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Workshop: Artefacts and toys with Science (Part 1) Ana Peixoto, IPVC |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-16:00 | Workshop: Artefacts and toys with Science (Part 2) Ana Peixoto, IPVC |
| 19:30 | Farewell dinner |
| Friday, July 7 – IN-PERSON | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Group work. |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Group presentation. Joint discussion and closing session. |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch |
Ana Barbosa (IPVC, Coordinator)
Ana Belén Rodríguez (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Ana Peixoto (IPVC)
Antía López (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Daniela Ferrarello (Università degli studi di Catania)
Irena Budínová (Mazarikova Univerzita)
Isabel Vale (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo)
Jorge Albella (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Maria Flavia Mammana (Università degli studi di Catania)
Maria Teresa Blanco (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
Nélia Amado (Universidade do Algarve)
Susana Carreira (Universidade do Algarve)
Immersive virtual reality as a way to promote the practice of physical exercise in university students
The new Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) introduces new Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) as alternative mobility for students. The Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (Escola Superior de Desporto e Laçer, Melgaço), the University of Vigo (Faculty of Education and Sports Science, Pontevedra) and .Università di Bologna (Camus di Rimini). is organising a SUMMER SCHOOL Simulation in Physical exercise and health for university students in the period 14.06.24 – 21.06.2024 (3 ECTS) with NO FEE for participants.
The number of participants is limited to 25. Priority will be given to undergraduate and master students/candidates.
Lectures will be given in english, preferencially.
BIP combines short-term physical mobility with a virtual component and makes the Erasmus mobility more flexible. Students who participate in BIP can maintain their study plans at their home institution and include BIP as a parallel activity. Short-term online (1 day) and physical mobility (one week in Melgaço, Portugal) will constitute the only period outside their home institution. Therefore, students should credit the BIP to their study plans, as in the case of traditional Erasmus mobility.
The sending institution’s International Relations offices will provide information and support to students for physical mobility.
Students will receive support for physical mobility: 70 Eur per day. Students with fewer opportunities may receive travel support. Students who do not receive travel support can opt for green travel. In this case, they will receive a single contribution of 50 EUR as a top-up amount to the individual support and up to 4 days of additional individual support to cover travel days for a return trip, if relevant.
- Promote sports physical practice in students.
- Know the scientific/technological principles not based on virtual reality.
- Explore the possibilities of immersive virtual reality for individualized sports practice.
The type of methodology to be developed is based on Gamification, that is to say, new ludic environments will be created, concepts and technological skills of virtual reality, physical condition, health and well-being will be worked on. Or development of this gamification will be carried out through games applied in immersive virtual reality environments and real environments through face-to-face games. The real/virtual games will always take place in a live/virtual group.
- Knowledge of different Immersive Virtual Reality devices.
- Identification of the different types of virtual reality applied to the practice of physical exercise.
- Catalog of physical games developed in virtual environments.
- Critical spirit and ability to identify those virtual proposals best suited to the user’s need.
- Degree of satisfaction with the proposed methodology used
- Degree of usability of the proposals in educational/sports environments.
Friday, (14/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Online Pre-Course Workshop
Monday, (17/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Registration and Opening
Keynote speech
13.00-15.00 Virtual reality. Principles and opportunities
18.00 Visit to Melgaço (Historic center, museum, culture and wine cellar)
Welcone Dinner
Tuesday (18/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Real nature/aquatic sports
13.00-15.00 Virtual reality nature/aquatic sports
15.00-16.00 Questions and discussion
Wendnesday (19/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Real Fitness
13.00-15.00 Virtual Fitness
15.00-16.00 Questions and discussion
18.00 Visit to Viana do Castelo. (Historic center and Sports Hall)
Thrusday (20/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Real relax program (Tai-Chi, Yoga)
13.00-15.00 Virtual relax program (Tai-Chi, Yoga)
15.00-16.00 Questions and discussion
Friday (21/06/2024)
09.00-12.00 Virtual cycling
13.00 Departure
Pablo Campo Prieto (Uvigo)
José Mª Cancela Carral (Uvigo)
Joel Pereira (IPVC)
Carla Gonçalves (IPVC)
Bruno Silva (IPVC)
Pedro Bezerra (IPVC)
Laura Dallolio (UniBo)