This amazing opportunity to receive training in the Montessori approach and observe a Montessori early years setting gave me a fascinating glimpse into a child-centred approach to literacy. In this unique educational environment, children are encouraged to explore language progressively at their own pace, using tactile materials like sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, and phonetic objects.…
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The Form 3 students at Sacred Heart Minor Seminary Gozo, who had no prior experience with Erasmus+ projects, were given the chance to hear firsthand accounts from other students and staff about the benefits of Erasmus+. Erasmus+: Enriching lives, opening minds. #ErasmusDay
Recently, I attended a fifteen-hour course in Budapest as part of an Erasmus Project called Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking. I had never used AI before and hardly knew anything about it. However, this course was very beneficial and fruitful. Every day the lecturer exposed us to different tools of how to…
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Participating in this training course was a very rewarding experience that greatly expanded my knowledge and skills in using AI tools in the classroom. I was introduced to various websites beyond ChatGPT, such as Claude, Gemini, Magic School, and Padlet, which broadened my understanding of how AI can support innovative teaching methods. I learned how…
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I am an ICT teacher at St. Joseph Junior School in Sliema, and I recently attended a three-day seminar in Budapest focused on the application of artificial intelligence in education. This experience proved to be highly enriching, allowing me to deepen my understanding of AI technologies.On the first day, I explored various chatbots that…
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During my Erasmus training course in Budapest I learnt about basic AI Concepts, prompt engineering and activities related to higher order thinking. I also learnt how to create content texts, images, audio and video using AI Tools. I was also introduced to using AI for assessment and differentiation. The different tools will surely help me…
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The Erasmus course “Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking” in Budapest was excellent. Our lecturer, Ms Rita Divéki, demonstrated professionalism and expertise, delivering interactive and practical lessons over three intensive days. Her hands-on approach made the content more engaging and easier to grasp We explored various AI tools, with Claude, Gamma, Magic…
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My second Erasmus+ training focused on integrating AI in the classroom with critical thinking. The well-prepared trainer, Rita Divéki, tailored the programme to our needs, encouraging discussion and hands-on participation. I appreciated the abundance of practical activities easily implementable in class. Tools I’ll definitely use include Padlet’s “I can’t draw” function, Ideogram for images, 11elevenlabs…
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The Erasmus course titled “Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking,” held in Budapest from September 16th to the 18th, 2024, was an enriching professional learning experience for me. Ms. Rita’s extensive knowledge and preparedness were evident throughout the sessions. Each of the three days was filled with practical activities, allowing us, the course…
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The primary focus of the Erasmus+ training I attended in Budapest was the integration of AI in the classroom with critical thinking. The course has significantly expanded my pedagogical repertoire, providing accessible tools and strategies to implement in my lesson plans, assessments and class activities. The training has also helped me gain a better understanding…
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