Preparation

To ensure proper preparation for the training course the website will act as a main hub of communication and means for sharing and distributing preparatory materials. Through this website, the participants will have access to all materials necessary for their preparation (suggested readings, relevant websites, guidelines, etc) and a shared workspace for uploading and downloading educational materials. Moreover, all the information regarding the training course such as the course description, the daily programme, travelling and accommodation guidelines will also be accessible through the website.

Participants will familiarize themselves with the training topics as well as the course methodology by accessing the relevant resources, materials and tools. Based on their interests they will be invited to participate in one of a number of working groups, each of which with a different topic focus.

To prepare for the training course, participants will be asked to complete a set of tasks:

• read the educational materials provided about playful and creative learning
• choose at least one of the case studies provided and reflect on how it could match with their teaching circumstances 
• develop a simple educational activity which will include the application of the case study they chose, based on their own ideas and using a methodology template provided
• upload the educational activity they have prepared into the course online workspace prior to the course.

The educational activities will be discussed in detail and further developed during the course.