Project Sheet

FCL4VET

Project Reference No.: 2024-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000250900

Advancing Vocational Education through Future Class Labs (FCL) implementation.

Project Description

The motivation behind the “FCL4VET” project stems from the pressing need to revolutionize vocational education in electronics, mechanicals, and mechatronics fields. By fostering innovation, promoting digital readiness and resilience, and ensuring inclusivity for all learners, the project aims to address the selected priorities of VET, digital transformation, and inclusion and diversity. Through a comprehensive approach to technology integration, curriculum enhancement, and inclusive practices, the project contributes significantly to advancing vocational education and training in Europe.

The project’s objectives are driven by the necessity to modernize vocational education and equip students with the skills required to thrive in the digital age and beyond. By integrating HyFlex learning and AI-enabled apps, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, AR, and 3D printing, and enhancing practical skills and competencies relevant to the modern workforce, the project aims to create dynamic and immersive learning environments. Additionally, the project prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility for all learners, including those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome, by implementing universal design principles and providing tailored support.

Main objectives

  • This project proposes to exploit the pedagogical possibilities of Developing Tools to integrate Future Classroom Labs in VET schools as learning spaces, HyFlex teaching modality more flexible in combination with technologies, to improve teaching and learning processes through active methodologies.
  • FCL will find six areas: Investigate, Explore, Interact, Develop, Create, and Present, whose purpose is to favor and stimulate the teaching and learning processes, making the student the protagonist of the whole process.
  • Integrate AI enabled apps and Large Language Models (like CHATGPT) for personal learning.

Dates and Partners

Start Date 31/12/2024
End Date 31/12/2026
Duration 24 months
Partners
Kayros Digital Innovation Vimodo Universidad Çakovec CKZ IES Olavide CELF