The project's main goal is to improve blended education in European higher education institutions. The framework and resources hub created by the project will help institutions enhance blended practices at the course, program, and institutional levels. Additionally, the project aims to collaborate with national and international platforms and networks to develop a sustainable community and continuous professional development for blended education in higher education institutions across Europe.
Project coordinator:
Technische Universiteit Delft (Netherland)
Partners:
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
EADTU European Distance Teaching Universities, Belgium
Université De Lille, France
Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland
TAMK's project staff: Sanna Ruhalahti, Teija Lehto and Leena Katto
Background
In this project, the original EMBED framework (published 2020) will be evaluated, updated, and validated based on a use and needs analysis among EMBED users, a literature review, and a delphi study. This leads to a new model: EMBED+. Based on EMBED+, a digital hub is developed including resources (e.g., toolkits, a digital self-assessment tool, and an AI bot) that HEI can use to mature in blended education. The project will be disseminated via training events, an online community, conferences, and a closing event.
Goal
The outcomes and results of EMBED+ will consist of:
• A validated EMBED+ framework, which provides a comprehensive approach for maturing in blended education;
• A resources hub and online community containing various toolkits, tools, materials and best practices for enhancing blended education practices and maturity levels;
• A variety of publications, proceedings and reports that disseminate the project to a wide audience of policy makers, practitioners and researchers in the field of blended education
Impact
The proposed initiative primarily concentrates on higher education; however, it also has a broader impact on youth development. Through the promotion of innovative and targeted digital educational practices, the project aims to establish captivating learning environments that appeal to contemporary youth. The project's emphasis on blended learning methods nurtures digital literacy in students, which aligns with the broader objectives of empowering youth and fostering skill development.
Funding source
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships 2021-2027
Main funder
Euroopan komissio
Contact persons
Sanna Ruhalahti
sanna.ruhalahti [at] tuni.fi