Project Overview
The project focuses on the creation of 15 digital breakout resources by each partner who will use each of the 15 most popular smartphone apps by theme. Each resource will address one of the 15 competences identified in EntreComp Framework. The specific competence will be matched to the chosen app by each partner depending on what they perceive to be most appropriate in their local level. Each individual digital breakout resource will comprise a series of 4 different challenges that get incrementally more difficult to build different elements of the competence in question.
Moreover, the project pursues the development of an in-service training programme for VET tutors so as to develop their skills and competences to create their own digital breakout learning resources.
Project aim
The project aims to develop and test a completely new entrepreneurship curriculum, based on the EntreComp Framework, but presented as a series of randomized breakout challenges for access on smartphones.
Specific Objective
The specific objective of the project is to support of entrepreneurship education through online interactive tools
Outputs
IO1: AppHop Compendium of Digital Breakout Entrepreneurship Resources.
The development of 15 Digital Breakouts, each one comprising 4 different challenges as outlined in the EntreComp Framework.
IO2: AppHop In-service training programme
The development of an in-service training programme to ensure that VET tutors are fully trained to harness the potential of the AppHop Digital Breakout resources for building entrepreneurial competence.
Partners
European Center for Quality Ltd. is a modern consulting company founded in 2001. The company is specialized in two spheres – development and management of projects under different EU programmes and in development and implementation of international standards for quality management. The company works in close cooperation with a number of foreign partners, among which are educational institutions and universities, qualification centers, non-governmental organizations, consulting companies, etc. ECQ is experienced in training SME managers and employees in the application of different quality standards.
Contact details:
Ms Darina Petrunova, e-mail: dpetrunova@ecq-bg.com
Ms Slavka Ruseva, e-mail: sruseva@ecq-bg.com
Future In Perspective Ltd. is a private company based in the border region of Ireland specialising in the areas of education and e-learning, media production, strategic planning and business development and evaluation. Through our work on national and EU funded projects, we have engaged and supported local youth groups, migrant communities, older persons, and individuals who have been absent from education to re-engage with service providers and mainstream education and training offerings. We also have expertise in supporting businesses in niche markets such as the creative, cultural and green sectors to develop sustainable business models. In addition, we have collaborated with young people and adults to deliver a range of diverse programmes in the areas of media production and career management – supporting the next generation of creative individuals to build and sustain successful careers in the sector. Future In Perspective is a modern business that is structured to reflect the current business reality. It operates in an ecosystem made up of ever changing partnerships and alliances. We have a core staff of 6 highly skilled experts in complimentary disciplines that include project management, media production and design, instructional design and e-learning, youth development and research and general administration. Our core team is supplemented by a panel of part-time experts from Ireland and Europe.
Contact details:
Philip LAND, e-mail: Fipl.europrojects@gmail.com
The Center for Training and Research INNEO is an association based in Rzeszów (Poland). It was established in 2011 to provide training for young people, mainly within the framework of the Human Capital Program. After two years of working at the local level and developing a network of contacts, the members of INNEO decided to develop EU projects. The association is currently involved in many Erasmus + projects, mainly in the fields of entrepreneurship, computer service, education and creative industry. INNEO staff have extensive experience in training, research, dissemination activities, project management and administration.
Contact details:
Michal Ceglinski, e-mail: m.ceglinski@inneo.org.pl
Maria Kordon, e-mail: m.kordon@inneo.org.pl
Innovation Frontiers IKE is an innovative educational technology & research company working in close cooperation with educational institutions, such as universities, schools, adult & vocational centers and educational oriented NGOs whose main target is to develop new educational approaches. The company is exploring new ways of using modern technology and modern teaching methods to improve the lifelong learning environment and make learning more accessible and more fun. What is more the company integrates the implications of educational neuroscience in classroom so as to improve the efficiency of learning and teaching.
Contact details:
Maria Metzidaki, e-mail: innovafrontiers@gmail.com
Lancaster and Morecambe College (LMC) is a public sector college of further education and the main provider of vocational and adult education and training in North Lancashire and South Cumbria. It annually has around 1500 full-time students & 3000+ part-time or work based students.
LMC’s main role is to provide training in vocational skills to students of all ages and ability levels, leading to employment and/or academic skills leading to a place in higher education. LMC welcomes students of all ages and has well established courses in basic skills as well as initial teacher training and a range of business courses.
LMC believes in making sure that their students and members of staff feel not only safe and valued but also supported to realise their potential. The LMC mission statement clearly sets out their role in the community.
‘Providing Lancaster and Morecambe and surrounding communities with an outstanding student experience fulfilling vocational, personal and employment goals.’
International Projects play an important role in the personal and professional development of students and staff within the college. LMC has been involved in international activity for over 15 years and we are currently working with partners from across the EU on a range of projects funded under the Erasmus+ programme. Each year we send an average of 40 students abroad on international work experience placements in countries such as Italy, Denmark, Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria.
Contact details:
Mathew Hayes, e-mail: m.hayes@lmc.ac.uk
Rightchallenge is a non-profit association that aims to promote education and training as a driver of social inclusion and equal opportunities. We believe that education should focus on the integral development of all people – regardless of their social status, gender, age of cultural origin – in order to prepare them to intervene and participate in all dimensions of society.
As an organisation actively involved with the community, one of our pillars of intervention is lifelong learning. We firmly believe that lifelong learning plays a key role in social cohesion, as it supports active and responsible citizenship.
Our services include:
- Organizational training and training of human resources in the areas of non-formal education, community intervention, socio-educational animation and volunteering;
- Consulting in the area of social entrepreneurship and business development;
- Training in the areas of human rights, volunteer management, environmental education and social justice and gender equality;
- Organisation of workshops and debates in the area of human rights and social justice.
Contact details:
Sandra Marisa Esteves, e-mail:marisa@rightchallenge.org
Artur Pinto, e-mail: artur@rightchallenge.org
CARDET (CENTRE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LTD) is one of the leading research and development centers in the Mediterranean region with global expertise in project design and implementation, capacity building, and e-learning. CARDET is independently affiliated with universities and institutions from around the world, such as the Yale University, the University of Nicosia and the International Council of Educational Media. CARDET has completed numerous projects relating to the development of capacity building and planning in education and VET, youth support, adult learning, literacies, digital tools, eLearning, educational technology, and social integration of marginalized groups. One of our core-strengths is our ability to carefully plan, implement, execute and evaluate projects in various contexts.
Contact details:
Antonis Foukaras, e-mail: innovation.entrepre@cardet.org
Jaitek is a Spanish company specialized in ICT training together with technical developments and implementations in educational institutions (of all educational levels) throughout Spain, both in presence and eLearning.
The company provides consulting, implements and validates eLearning environments. Here we deal with both the Instructional Design of courses and the customization of eLearning Platforms. We are experienced in all sorts of training: eLearning, blended learning and presence, giving customized solutions, technical support, and preparation of training resources (these could be SCORM compliant) for using in any kind of devices and collaboration in the development of teaching units for on-line training.
Contact details:
Mariano Sanz, e-mail:apphop_jaitek@jaitek.net