Focus Group with VET students, October 2023, Romania
The Focus Group organized on the 6th of October 2023, in Constanta with six VET students played a crucial role in piloting and refining the STIT project results before their official completion.
Participants had the occasion to take part in a lesson designed using the STIT project results.
During the preparatory stage, the VET teachers decided on the topic of the lesson and the steps for applying the Flipped classroom methodology.
Topic chosen: Online privacy and security
Learning objectives:
• Understand the individual risks in online environment
• Recognize user-related risks relating to the usage of hardware and software
• Develop an attitude that promotes responsible online behaviours and interactions
The VET staff selected relevant content on the above topic ensuring that the content aligns with the learning objectives. The participants received access and were guided through the platform.
The in-class activity started with a brief overview of the STIT project and the purpose of the Focus Group. It continued with 10 minutes of individual work when each participant wrote down on a piece of paper a problem/ a situation that they met online, which presented risks for privacy and security. The next stage was dedicated to group discussions. One by one, each participant presented the problem and the colleagues came up with potential solutions. Through discussions and observations, the VET teacher measured the understanding of the subject and the effectiveness of the flipped classroom.
The next part of the activity was dedicated to inclusive education. VET students created accounts on the online learning platform and enrolled on the course. They went through the platform, visited the video courses, passed the test and took the certificates. In addition, the moderator presented the toolkit and students showed interest in using some of the activities.
The responses of the participants offered us the understanding that they appreciated to format as being useful and they enjoyed very much. In brief, students agreed that the methodology presented is engaging, inclusive, accessible and interactive.
Location: Constanta, Romania
Date: 6 October 2023
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