Deployment of a common European data space for cultural heritage (Europeana DS4CH)
Description
As a consortium member, European Schoolnet focuses on integrating digital cultural heritage into both formal and non-formal educational practices, aiming to foster the reuse of high-quality data. Through capacity-building activities such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), national training courses, and dedicated workshops—conducted both online and face-to-face—thousands of educators have been trained over the years. These programs emphasize searching for and reusing resources available through the Europeana.eu platform and the Teaching with Europeana blog, facilitating the integration of digital cultural heritage into educational contexts. Through capacity building activities, like MOOCs, national training courses and dedicated workshops, both online and face-to-face, thousands of educators have been trained throughout the years on the search and reuse of resources available through the Europeana.eu platform and the Teaching with Europeana blog, facilitating integration of digital cultural heritage. Competitions, such as those held during the STEM Discovery Campaign, also engage educators in utilizing Europeana resources and sharing their experiences globally.
On the Europeana.eu platform, you can find more than 59+ million of digital cultural heritage items, such as images, videos, text and 3D objects. Many of these resources are openly licensed and can be used freely. The Teaching with Europeana blog, developed and maintained by European Schoolnet offers a vast repository of learning materials created by educators for educators, including learning scenarios and stories of implementation. Additionally, several Updates showcase how digital cultural heritage, particularly Europeana resources, can be effectively employed to address a diverse range of topics.
Europeana DS4CH is under the programme: Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL).
Explore more about this initiative on its website: The common European data space for cultural heritage.
Basic information
Coordinator
Partners
- Europeana Foundation
- AIT Angewandte Informationstechnik Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
- AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
- Stichting Archives Portal Europe Foundation
- Capgemini Nederland B.V
- Connecting Archaeology and Architecture in Europe
- DARIAH-ERIC
- DATOPTRON P.C.
- DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
- European Fashion Heritage Association
- EUN Partnership AISBL
- EuroClio – European Association of History Educators
- Facts & Files Digital Services
- INCEPTION s.r.l.
- Michael Culture AISBL
- Stichting Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid
- PHOTOCONSORTIUM - International Consortium for Photographic Heritage
- Instytut Chemii Bioorganicznej Polskiej Akademii Nauk - Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PSNC)
- Time Machine Organisation
Programme
Other (programme-other)
Project Acronym
Target groups
general public, parents, researchers, teachers, trainee teachers, university lecturers, other
Topic
Applied sciences, Environmental sciences, Gender in STEM, Information technology, Technology, Education, Other
Start year
2022
Contact person
Elisavet Vlachou, elisavet.vlachou@eun.org
The integration of digital cultural heritage into educational practices is an essential component of modern teaching, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of diverse cultures. The Europeana project plays a pivotal role in supporting educators through its rich collection of digital resources and training opportunities. This initiative offers a range of learning materials, including the Teaching with Europeana blog, which provides educators with innovative resources to enhance their lessons. Additionally, handbooks such as Digital Learning in the Pandemic and Best Practices 2019-2020 offer valuable insights and best practices for educators seeking to incorporate cultural heritage into their teaching, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. These outputs contribute to the continuous professional development of teachers, empowering them to effectively engage students with high-quality digital cultural resources.
Papers
Within this initiative, thousands of formal and non-formal educators have been reached regarding the integration of digital cultural heritage into their professional practices. Continuing this effort, and leveraging the benefits of peer learning, national training courses are conducted to support educators in integrating digital cultural heritage into their teaching. These courses are organized and led by master trainers.
Throughout these courses, educators are provided with materials and resources to help them understand how to effectively incorporate digital cultural heritage into their lessons.
Benefits for teachers:
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Access to high-quality, openly licensed digital resources for classroom use.
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Enhanced teaching practices through the integration of cultural heritage in a digital context.
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Opportunities for professional development, including specialized training and peer learning.
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The ability to engage students in creative and innovative ways, using diverse digital resources.
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Connection with a community of educators sharing best practices and experiences.