Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
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:
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.
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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)
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.
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.
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)
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This event gives students and professors a unique opportunity to share their knowledge and research with their peers and establish international connections, which will last a lifetime. Through lectures, presentations, team work and excursions to companies students will gain an insight into the trends and contemporary aspects of international business and logistics for the green and digital transition, which is top priority of the EU.
Methods and Outcomes③: Outcomes: Sustainable practices in Logistics; Innovative practices in Logistics; Collaborative network of skilled professionals; Insight about all country partners logistics sector.
Methods and results: Research work, presentation, online participation, walking classes, student competition; Results: Gain new knowledge on green and digital transition and be able to make research presentation in English.
Physical mobility schedule (40 hours):
Day 1 – Registration and Introduction; Dinner for teachers and students integration meeting;
Day 2 – Teachers Meeting; Visiting some University Facilities; Key speakers sessions; Symposium presentations; Viana do Castelo City Guide; City Game for students;
Day 3 – Visiting Different Schools of IPVC; Symposium presentations;
Day 4- Visiting Enterprises of the Region; Symposium presentations;
Day 5 – Feedback session and discussion of Symposium; Invitation for next Symposium.
Virtual Component Description (20 hours):
Virtual sessions presentations; Online Seminar/Masterclass; results of the Symposium
(Português) 16-21 September, 2024
(Português) 25 September 2024
(Português) Viana do Castelo, Portugal
(Português) Staff and Students (bachelor, master, PhD) from the Higher Education Institutions Partners
(Português) 3 ECTS
(Português) Logistics and Management
(Português) Problem solving
(Português) English
(Português) Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
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Luís Barreto, Matevž Obrecht, Manca Zrinski, Alfredo Silva, Aurelija Burinskiene, Monika Roman, Pavel Taraba, Augustyn Lorenc Ebru DEMİRCİ
(Português) Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC)
(Português) internacional@ipvc.pt
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(Português) ☐ Inclusion and diversity
☒ Digital transformation
☒ Environment and fight against climate change
☒ Participation in democratic life
☐ Other
(Português) Requirements | How to apply: Online via a form on http://student-symposium.fl.um.si/
Places are limited to 25 participants and will be filled in strict order of registration.
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The European Commission defines Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as “Solutions that are inspired and supported by nature, which are cost-effective, and simultaneously provide environmental, social, and economic benefits and help to build resilience. Such solutions bring more, and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes, and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions”. The novelty of NbS for cities lies in a focus on the cost-effective provision of multiple co-benefits for many urban residents. A participatory placemaking approach to equitable co-design, co-creation and co-management of NbS that include multiple stakeholders and beneficiaries has the potential to maintain or improve biodiversity while simultaneously addressing societal issues such as climate change and other socio environmental inequalities across both spatial and temporal scales.
NbS harness blue and green infrastructure, such as sustainable drainage systems, constructed wetlands, green roofs and green walls, rain gardens, circular management of resources, community green spaces, which support significantly higher levels of biodiversity than constructed ‘grey’ infrastructure. These features can also help urban areas to adapt to increased and more extreme temperature and rainfall events associated with climate change whilst delivering important environmental, social and economic benefits. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of NbS, their implementation in cities is inherently complex and at odds with many siloed governance structures, largely due to knowledge and skills gaps and the lack of coordination across sectors or departments, particularly at local authority level.
The main objective of this programme is to provide knowledge on how to implement NbS for creating resilient, sustainable and more equitable cities. As this is a highly interdisciplinary task, the course aims to provide a learning experience that overcomes disciplinary gaps and leads participants to a new level of understanding cost-effective provision of multiple co-benefits for urban residents in cities with NbS.
Methods and Outcomes:
Throughout the teaching-learning process, the syllabus will be covered using innovative pedagogical practices, aligned with the following objectives:
Methods and Results:
Teaching and learning methodologies include:
Participants are invited to share their experiences, questions, and to interact with their peers in rich forum discussions. More important than the transmission of knowledge is the acquisition of skills based on reflection and criticism of the topics presented, through debate guided around the various topics covered. Deepening knowledge through practical exercises and project allows participants to develop skills, simultaneously encouraging scientifically and technically based critical thinking.
Physical Mobility Schedule (23 hours):
Day 1 – Registration and welcome session. Brief description of the NbS projects to be developed and working groups organization; Technical visit (green walls, plant-microbial fuel cells, constructed wetland);
Day 2 – Technical visit to Bertiandos And São Pedro D´Arcos Lagoons (wetlands, project MERLIN good-practice case-study demonstrator in terms of innovative restoration measures); NbS project development;
Day 3 – Design requirements and materials for NbS; NbS project development and conclusion;
Day 4 – Presentation of NbS projects;
Day 5 –.City tour.
Virtual Component Description (2 hours online synchronous + 56 hours autonomous student work, asynchronous online):
2 h online synchronous:
Kick-off meeting. Presentation of the organizing board and participants. General introduction to the program, contents, and assessment. Practical information.
56 h autonomous student work, asynchronous online:
Mandatory readings which are complemented by additional resources: videos, web sites, and suggested readings.
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The deadline for applications is 15th May 2024.
The coordinator of this BIP will write you back to both (candidate and institution) to tell you both if you are admitted.
Places are limited to 20 participants and will be filled in strict order of registration.
(Português) 11-15 September, 2024
(Português) 4 September 2024
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School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Refoios do Lima, Ponte de Lima, Portugal.
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Staff and Students (bachelor, master, PhD) from Higher Education Institutions.
(Português) 3 ECTS
(Português) Engineering and Technology – Environmental Engineering,
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Problem solving and project-based learning.
(Português) English
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Ponte de Lima (Portugal).
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Ana Cristina Rodrigues;
Javier Gulías;
José Escalona;
Rocío Pineda-Martos;
Jonna Hakkila;
Ashley Colley;
Pedro Pablo Galego.
(Português) Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC)
IPVC Staff:
Ana Cristina Rodrigues (coordinator);
Ana Isabel Ferraz;
Isabel Valín;
Maria Gabriela Dias;
Sandra Silva.
(Português) internacional@ipvc.pt
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☒ Inclusion and diversity
☒ Digital transformation
☒ Environment and fight against climate change
☐ Participation in democratic life
☐ Other
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Objectives and Short description②:
Evaluate the degree of concordance between real vs virtual sports practice
Methods and Outcomes③:
Methodology
The type of methodology to be developed is based on the understanding the potential and the risks in practicing physical activity and sport in both blue and green spaces. These ludic environments will be managed looking to physical condition, health, and well-being on population. The development of this program will be carried out through practice, skills development and the understanding of relation human being and nature. In group, the students will experience different sport such as surfing, rafting, and canyoning.
Physical mobility schedule (32 hours):
Monday, 17-06-2024 – (10 hours)
09.00-12.00 Registration and Opening Keynote speech
13.00-15.00 Surfing. Principles and risks
15.00- 18.00 practice
19.30 – Welcome Dinner. Visit to Viana do Castelo. (Historic centre and Sports Hall)
Tuesday, 18-06-2024 – (8 hours)
09.00-10.00 Rafting. Principles and risks
10.00-13.00 Practice
15.00-16.00 Questions and discussion
17.00- 19.00 Visit to Melgaço (Historic center, museum, culture and wine cellar)
Wednesday, 19-06-2024 – (8 hours)
09.00-10.00 Canyoning. Principles and risks
10.00-13.00 Practice
15.00-16.00 Questions and discussion
17.00- 19.00 Visit to Ponte da Barca (Historic center, culture and wine cellar)
Thursday, 20-06-2024 – (6 hours)
09.00-11.00 Surfing water sports as adapted sport for disable population
11.00-13.00 Practice
15.00-18.00 Pratice
18.00-19.00 Visit to clubs of water sports
Friday, 21-06-2024 – (4 hours)
09.00-12.00 Discussion about the sport, environment, and climatic changes
13.00 Departure
Virtual Component Description (3 hours):
How to develop sport activities safety mode will be the big issue of this program. Despite not being a substitution of others sports modalities, sports in nature may add value on intervention programs with youth, adults or aged population. Furthermore, sport in natural environment should be considered an important tool for environment respect and in developing tourism activities.
Friday, 14-06-2024 (3 hours)
09.00-12.00 Online Pre-Course Workshop
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Requirements:
Bachelor/Master/ student in Sports.
Good level of English (equivalent to a minimum B2 in accordance to the CEFR).
Mandatory availability for both, virtual and presential mobility
How to apply:
Each candidate must come with an Erasmus short mobility grant financed by home/sending institution, must apply to International Relations Office from home University.
Once verify the Erasmus financial eligibility, candidates must send an email to IPVC international Office (international@ipvc.pt ), showing interest and also be nominate by his/her International Office.
The coordinator of this BIP will write you back to both (candidate and institution) to tell you both if you are admitted.
Places are limited to 35 participants and will be filled in strict order of registration.
(Português) 17 June – 21 June
Proposed period for virtual component: 14 June 2024
(Português) Viana do Castelo
(Português) Priority will be given to undergraduate and master students/candidates.
(Português) 3 ECTS
(Português) 1014 Sports
(Português) English
(Português) Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
(Português) Pedro Bezerra (IPVC);
Honorato Morente (UMA);
Joel Pereira (IPVC);
Bruno Silva (IPVC);
Carla Gonçalves (IPVC);
Alessandro Bortolotti (UNI Bolonha).
(Português) Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo
(Português) internacional@ipvc.pt
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Malaga University (Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación) and Università di Bologna (Camus di Rimini).
(Português) ☒ Inclusion and diversity;
☐ Digital transformation;
☒ Environment and fight against climate change;
☐ Participation in democratic life;
☐ Other.