PRESS RELEASE
Conference on "Innovation Centres: Pillars of Educational Development"
The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports and the Computer Technology Institute & Press "DIOPHANTOS" announce the organization of a Conference on "Innovation Centres: Pillars of Educational Development", which will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the "Galatea Saranti" Hall of the Ministry of Education, Religion and Sports (Maroussi, Athens).
The event will last from 09:00 to 16:30 and will bring together representatives of the educational community and experts in the field of innovation to learn about the action of developing Innovation Centres in the thirteen Regional Directorates of Education.
The conference will focus on innovation in education and in particular on the role and operation of Innovation Centres. The presentations and discussions will focus on:
Institutional framework: Presentation of the organisational framework and objectives of Innovation Centres.
Technologies: Exploring innovative technologies such as augmented reality, metaverse and robotics, and their applications in the educational process.
Educational practices: Discussion on the development of innovative educational programs and methodologies.
Collaborations: Exploring ways of collaboration between Innovation Centres, schools and other stakeholders.
Infrastructure: Analysis of the infrastructure required for the operation of Innovation Centres.
The conference will close with a round table and a discussion on the challenges and perspectives of Innovation Centres as key pillars of educational development, with the participation of those directly involved in the action. The workshop is addressed to academics, teachers, education managers, journalists and anyone interested in modern education and technological developments.
The programme of the conference can be found here (Greek)
Attendance is free of charge, with pre-registration at the following link. Certificates of attendance will be issued.
The conference will be videotaped and a live streaming service will be available.