About This Course
Having access to technology in the classroom is not the same as using it effectively. Across Europe, schools are investing heavily in digital infrastructure, yet many education professionals still feel underprepared to select, evaluate and integrate digital tools in ways that genuinely improve learning.
This course gives education professionals a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the most effective and relevant ICT tools available for teaching and learning today. From interactive presentation tools and collaborative platforms to formative assessment apps and learning management systems, participants explore a curated selection of tools, evaluate them critically against pedagogical criteria, and develop practical strategies for embedding them meaningfully into their daily professional practice.
The course is grounded in DigComp 3.0 and DigCompEdu, the EU frameworks for digital competence in citizens and educators, and aligns directly with the Erasmus+ 2026 Digital Transformation priority and the Digital Education Action Plan 2021 to 2027.
Who Should Attend
- Teachers at all levels who want to expand their practical ICT toolkit
- ICT coordinators looking to share good practice with colleagues
- School leaders planning digital development strategies
- Education professionals who feel underprepared to use digital tools effectively
- No advanced technical knowledge required
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
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Identify and use a wide range of ICT tools appropriate for different educational purposes and age groups.
You will have hands-on experience of at least fifteen tools across different categories. A primary teacher might use interactive whiteboards and digital storytelling tools. A secondary teacher might explore learning management systems and collaborative writing platforms. An adult educator might discover new approaches to blended learning.
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Evaluate ICT tools critically against pedagogical, practical and safety criteria.
The question is never which tool is most popular but which tool best serves the learning goal. You will have a structured evaluation framework that you can apply to any new tool you encounter, covering pedagogical value, ease of use, data protection, accessibility and cost. This framework is more valuable than any single tool because it works forever.
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Design ICT-enhanced lessons and learning activities that genuinely improve engagement and outcomes.
The difference between adding technology to a lesson and using it to genuinely improve that lesson is a design question. You will be able to answer it. Rather than asking which tool to use, you will start by asking what the learning goal is and work backwards to find the right tool.
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Support students in developing their own digital competences in line with DigComp 3.0.
You will be able to move beyond teaching students to use specific tools and start teaching them to be genuinely digitally competent. A secondary teacher might redesign a media studies unit around the DigComp 3.0 information literacy area.
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Develop a personal digital toolkit and a practical plan for continued professional development in ICT.
You will leave with a curated, organised personal digital toolkit, not a random list of apps but a structured collection of tools matched to specific teaching purposes, with notes on how to use each one. You will also have a clear plan for what to learn next.
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Contribute to whole-school digital strategy and share good practice with colleagues.
Professional development that stays inside one classroom is only half as valuable as professional development that spreads. You will have practical strategies for sharing what you have learned with colleagues and contributing to your school's digital development planning.
A 7-Day Professional Development Experience
The Sude Nexus programme combines five days of intensive professional training with a structured arrival day and a cultural excursion day. The outline below gives a general sense of the week. We are always open to tailoring the programme to your needs.
Participants arrive at their chosen destination and are welcomed by the Sude Nexus local team. Check-in to accommodation, welcome pack distribution and an informal welcome dinner. A brief orientation walk introduces the city.
Guided cultural excursion to a key landmark of the destination. Participants travelling home are free to depart after breakfast.
This outline is a starting point, not a fixed schedule. Contact us to discuss how we can tailor this programme for your institution.
EU Policy Alignment
Erasmus+ 2026 Horizontal Priorities
EU Competence Frameworks
EU Policy Initiatives
Available Locations and Dates
This course is available across all 13 Sude Nexus destinations. Check the dates page for current availability.
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