Course Schedule

Core Activities

Day 1: Introduction to STPM and building connections

Begin with an active introduction to the STPM approach, highlighting Iceland’s innovation in education, sustainability, and technology.   Introduce digital tools for sharing resources.  Explore Iceland’s unique cultural and educational heritage through "The Icelandic Corner" and connect with new European colleagues through engaging ice breaking activities and a relaxed social event.

Day 2: Exploring AI in education

Dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its growing impact on education and society. Begin with an overview of AI and an introduction to the basics of prompting for language models. Explore innovative tools such as text-to-image and text-to-video AI, discovering their creative potential in teaching.

The day continues with practical demonstrations of large language models and media-generation tools, providing a hands-on experience in understanding AI outputs. Conclude with a collaborative discussion on effectively integrating these tools into educational practices, empowering participants to embrace AI as a valuable resource for dynamic teaching.

Day 3: Crafting interactive adventures

Unleash your creativity by exploring the concept of "choose-your-own-adventure" for educational purposes. Discover how storytelling can transform lessons, making them more engaging and interactive. Learn to use various platforms and strategies for crafting educational narratives that captivate learners.

Participate in a guided workshop to design your own interactive story. Apply AI tools to enhance your creation, such as generating visuals to complement the narrative. Conclude the day by sharing and discussing your adventures with the group, exchanging feedback and ideas to refine your storytelling skills.

Day 4: Insights into Icelandic Education and Sustainability

Visit one of Reykjavík’s newest schools, integrating kindergarten, primary, and secondary education. Discover how practical and academic subjects are equally valued, inclusion is a priority, and well-being is integrated into the curriculum.   Witness how outdoor activities rooted in Icelandic heritage build resilience. Explore how democracy and sustainability thinking shape the school community in a positive way.

Day 5: GPTs, Personal AI assistants, and sharing good practices

Dive into advanced AI applications with a session dedicated to GPTs and personal AI assistants. Explore how these tools can revolutionise education, offering insights into effective teaching without textbooks and unlocking new possibilities for personalised learning experiences.

The afternoon focuses on collaboration and inspiration as participants share their favourite teaching activities, exchanging ideas and strategies that work best in their classrooms. A Q&A session provides an opportunity to address challenges and deepen understanding of AI integration in education.

Conclude the day with an Erasmus+ partner search session, where participants present project ideas, network, and build connections for future collaborations.

Day 6: Projects with AI and human interaction

The day begins with a recap of key AI concepts and their applications, reinforcing the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course. Delve deeper into how AI can enhance teaching, focusing on practical strategies for real-world implementation.

Shift the focus to vision planning, where participants create actionable plans to integrate AI into their teaching practices. These plans address short, medium, and long-term goals, ensuring sustained impact. Through collaborative discussions, participants share their intentions, fostering accountability and mutual support.

Conclude the day with course evaluation and feedback, reflecting on the week’s experiences and celebrating progress made toward embracing AI in education.

Day 7: Icelandic Thermal Wellness, Geothermal Sustainability and Reflective Practice

Participants begin with a short seminar on Icelandic thermal bathing traditions, exploring the role of geothermal energy, sustainability, wellbeing, equality, and screen-free social connection in Icelandic culture. The day continues with a guided visit to a local thermal swimming pool and hot tubs, where participants experience an important aspect of Icelandic daily life: gathering together in warm geothermal waters despite the cold outdoor climate, engaging in open conversation where every voice is valued, and learning about local customs of hygiene, trust, and shared social spaces, including the longstanding tradition of showering thoroughly without swimwear before entering the pools. Structured reflection and mindfulness activities encourage participants to connect these experiences to the course themes and their own personal and professional development.