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assignment_turned_in ProjectPartners:VTDK, VTDKVTDK,VTDKFunder: European Commission Project Code: 2014-1-LT01-KA103-000097Funder Contribution: 121,312 EURThe College?s aim is to prepare qualified specialists who will be able to work successfully in Lithuanian and European Union companies. Therefore, we continuously update our study programmes, improve the proficiency of our teaching staff. International mobility enables to improve the capacity to operate at EU level.Our College has been participating in Erasmus program since 2004 year.Every year we increase number of participants ? students and staff members. 107 persons (84 students and 23 staff members) participated during this project in the outbound mobility under Erasmus+ program.All participants not only improved their foreign language skills, but became representatives of Lithuania and our College. Students gained experience of studies or work in international environment, became more self-confidence and active. Therefore their career perspectives were improved.Outbound teachers and staff exchanged experience with the staff of host institutions, returned with new ideas that could be used for study programs improvement or creating new teaching methodologies. Nevertheless that a number of inbound students is less than outbound students (28) every year we get more incoming students. That increases internationalization at home; let teachers get experience of teaching in international language.A number of incoming staff was a bit less than outgoing ? 18, but their lectures, workshops, participation in meetings, discussions gave significant input into college?s internationalization.Participating in the project was enriching, valuable and inspiring for all participants. Erasmus exchanges enable students to improve their knowledge of foreign languages and to develop skills such as adaptability which improve their job prospects. It also provides opportunities for teachers and other staff to see how higher education works in other countries and to bring the best ideas home. Increasing mobility increases college?s internationalization, develop a significant group of European professionals with international experience, contributes to college?s studies quality improvement and comparable, compatible European Higher Education Area.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euassignment_turned_in ProjectPartners:VTDK, VTDKVTDK,VTDKFunder: European Commission Project Code: 2016-1-LT01-KA107-022965Funder Contribution: 47,560 EUROne of the internationalization objectives key stated in Vilnius College's of Technology and Design internationalization strategy is to improve quality of studies by integrating good practices of foreign partner institutions into studies, applied research and creative activities. The college had chosen to concentrate on staff mobility during application for funding, as it was foreseen that staff mobility for teaching and training would be most helpful in making a real impact on study programmes by integrating good practices and new teaching approaches learned during the staff mobility visits.Eight institutions from five different Partner countries (Georgia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russian Federation and Kazakhstan) participated in staff exchange with Vilnius College of Technologies and Design during this project. The scope of this project included 32 staff mobility exchanges -17 incoming staff mobility visits from Partner countries (11 for teaching, 6 for training) and 15 outgoing staff mobility exchanges to Partner countries (11 for teaching, 4 for training).The institutions from Partner countries contributed to implementation of the project as agreed and with regards to the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and their internationalization strategies. They ensured equal access to participants, organized fair and transparent participant selection processes, recognized the results of the student mobility activities, provided support and guidance to the incoming and outgoing participants (before, during and after mobility periods), and adhered to procedural regulations of the project. According to participant reports, 100 % of incoming participants were very satisfied or rather satisfied with their mobility experience in general.The exchange of teaching approaches and methods provided by implementation of this project allowed to make an impact at the point where change and modernization is actually most important - the teaching programmes. The staff exchange activities have had the highest impact on the institutions and on the process of building lasting cooperation ties between them. Some plans have already been discussed among the participants who are subject lecturers and the corresponding subject lecturers in the hosting institutions. This responds well to the initial strategy of Vilnius College of Technologies and Design - to start mainly with staff exchange, so that proper ties for future collaboration would be established on the subject level. Also, successful ties have been established between departments that are responsible for international cooperation and development; possibilities and expectations of the participating institutions were discussed in the context of potential future collaboration in several projects, like joint workshops and transfer of knowledge in introducing similar study programmes.For the beneficiary as an institution, the implementation of this project gave an opportunity to be a guiding part in the dissemination of European Higher Education values. Implementation of the KA107 project with Partner countries had a big impact on helping to reach the level of internationalization that would have a clear and sustainable benefit for the institutions via partnerships that yield real ties.For Partner country institutions, this project presented an opportunity to learn the procedural peculiarities of how such projects are managed, and helped them gain collaboration experience with a European HEI which will facilitate their participation in future projects and programmes with higher education institutions from Europe.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euassignment_turned_in ProjectPartners:VTDK, VTDKVTDK,VTDKFunder: European Commission Project Code: 2018-1-LT01-KA107-046819Funder Contribution: 28,600 EURThe implementation of the project aims to contribute to modernization and internationalization agenda in higher education. The project participating institutions believe that international staff exchange mobilities have a high impact on the quality of studies. The main objectives of the project were the following: to improve the quality of studies of the benefitting institutions by integrating best practices of the foreign partner into studies and applied research/artistic activities and to develop the culture of openness to innovation, continuous learning and collaboration.During the reporting period the project included 7 institutions from 6 different Partner Countries for staff exchange implementation activities. The scope of the VTDK implemented project included 16 staff mobility exchanges: there were carried out 8 inbound staff mobility visits from Partner Countries (6 for teaching and 2 for training), and 8 outbound staff mobility exchanges to Partner Countries (6 for teaching and 2 for training). The project participants during their mobilities shared with the partner institutions information about their countries’ education system, about the peculiarities of the study programs at their home institutions, exchanged good practices, shared field-specific knowledge and discussed possible future collaborative initiatives.All 16 mobility participants reported that through the participation in the project they reinforced or extended their professional network or built up new contacts; the vast majority of the project participants claimed that they increased their social, linguistic and/or cultural competences; a large number of participants reported that they reinforced cooperation with partner institution and learned from good practices abroad.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euassignment_turned_in ProjectPartners:VTDK, VTDKVTDK,VTDKFunder: European Commission Project Code: 2020-1-LT01-KA102-077610Funder Contribution: 57,530 EUR"<< Background >>Vilnius College of Technologies and Design (farther College) is the only educational institution Lithunia that trains railway specialist, therefore we must look for examples of good practice in the training of these specialists abroad. The sector of railway transportation is constantly improving and uses the newest technologies, adopts the practices and standards of other EU countries. The College provides vocational training after adjunction of Vilnius Railway Transport and Business Services School. During the short period of professional training (the duration of most vocational training programs is 1 year), it is extremely difficult for students to introduce and form the necessary personal and professional qualities required by future employers. Therefore, the College provides students and profession teachers the opportunity to gain good experience in foreign companies. It is one of the most effective tool for training specialists.The specifics of educational activity (vocational training) and strategic activity guidelines (strategic plan) oblige to constant improvement of general and professional competences of vocational teachers by improving the content of vocational training programs and the quality of their implementation, therefore the institution pays great attention to:- international staff and student mobility;- employment of innovations in the implementation of training programs;- improvement of practical training models;- arrangement and implementation of projects.<< Objectives >>Lithuania is a transit country and its favorable geographical position is like a bridge between East and West. Eastern and Western European railway rolling stock is currently being operated in Lithuania, the ""Rail Baltica"" project is being intensively developed, and more and more innovations from Western Europe are being applied and adopted. Western Europe railway transport system is different from Lithuania. The differences are not only in the width of the track, but also in the speed of railway transport, infrastructure, etc. The College vocational training base is modern and compatible the needs of Lithuanian labour market., It is necessary to improve the qualification of teachers and the subject competencies of students, especially digital, in order to integrate into the Western European railway transport system and meet the needs of the Western European railway transport sector. During the implementation of the project, students and vocational teachers had a great opportunity to get acquainted with the latest trends in the development of railway transport, with the specifics of the training of railway transport specialists in the Republic of Austria. The project participants learnt the practices applied abroad, what kind of professional employees are currently needed, and what are the requirements for them.Internship tasks:- get acquainted with the latest information technology achievements in the implementation of digital technologies in railway transport in Austria;- to gain knowledge and experience in the use of the latest digital technologies in the training of railway transport specialists;- to acquaint vocational students with the latest railway transport, IT and digital technologies;- to acquire independent learning skills by learning according to the project-based learning methodology.<< Implementation >>Implemented activities: - Fourteen-day training practice of vocational students in Austrian companies, which are related to railway transport management and service. 20 students improved their general, subject and digital competences. They got acquainted with the latest areas of railway transport digital technology, security, communications, customer service, and train management. They were accompanied by 2 vocational teachers.- Fourteen-day internship of 8 vocational teachers in the Republic of Austria. Vocational teachers improved their professional and didactic competences in the field of digital technologies.Teachers were acquainted with the Austrian vocational training system, form of apprenticeship training, vocational training programs, training base. The teachers discussed IT practical training, the application of digital tools in the teaching process, observed training in classrooms, and could try out the student testing methodology and tools themselves. A number of companies were visited, managers and employees were met, who presented the specifics of the companies activities and their connections with the railway transport sector. The teachers gained experience at the new training center of the Austrian Federal Railways in Knittelfeld (ÖBB-Lehrwerkstätte Knittelfeld, ""Österreichische Bundes-Bahn""). The head of the vocational training department presented the company activities, the features of dual vocational training, introduced the base of practical training. During the visit discussions were held about the development of railway transport employees' competences (special attention was paid to the development of digital competences), the duration of education, the execution of exams and other issues. Representatives of WIFI Carinthia (Carinthia Chamber of Commerce Service Center) presented the student testing system, which they tested, introduced the Austrian centralized qualification examination system and its features. At the Center for Scientific and Technical Advancement, Infineon (one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world, a leader in its field in terms of product quality) got acquainted with the latest information technology products and their application in the transport sector. At the company Historama the teachers met the training staff, responsible for training courses for adults and railway enthusiasts. Analog devices and products for railway infrastructure were presented there. Other vocational training centers were also visited.- Considering the experience gained, the content of the train driver vocational training program has been partially updated, and new training methods have been applied.<< Results >>Implemented project tasks and achieved results:- improved digital competencies of rail transport vocational training specialists, responding to the latest needs and trends of the rail transport digitization process;- teachers gained subject knowledge and good experience in the use of simulation environments in the training of railway transport specialists;- students got acquainted with vocational practical training abroad, gained not only practical experience in a real company, but also motivation to improve. They had the opportunity to see rolling stock in operation in EU countries, the application of digital tools and technologies in rail transport and other areas;- improved general and subject competences of students and acquired self-learning competences will allow them to adapt more easily in the promising labor market."
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euassignment_turned_in ProjectPartners:VTDK, VTDKVTDK,VTDKFunder: European Commission Project Code: 2016-1-LT01-KA103-022776Funder Contribution: 144,050 EURThe Vilnius College’s of Technologies and Design (VTDK) aim is to prepare qualified specialists who will be able to work successfully in Lithuanian and European Union companies. Therefore, the College continuously update study programmes, improves the proficiency of teaching staff and international mobility plays very important role in this process. 97 persons (76 students and 21 staff members) participated during this project in the outbound mobility under Erasmus+ program. All participants not only got new knowledge, experience, improved their foreign language skills, but became representatives of Lithuania and the VTDK.Students gained experience of studies or work in international environment, became more self-confidence and active. Therefore, their career perspectives were improved.Outbound teachers and staff exchanged experience with the staff of host institutions, returned with new ideas that could be used for study programs improvement or creating new teaching methodologies.A number of inbound students (27) is less than outbound students (76) but nevertheless it helps to increase internationalization at home: teachers get experience of teaching in foreign language and students has a chance to study in intercultural groups with the students of different background and culture.A number of incoming staff (19) was nearly the same as outgoing (21), and their lectures, workshops, participation in meetings, discussions gave significant input into College’s internationalization.Participating in the project was enriching, valuable and inspiring for all participants. Erasmus exchange visits/mobilities enable students to improve their knowledge of foreign languages and to develop skills such as adaptability which improve their job prospects. It also provides opportunities for teachers and other staff to see how higher education works in other countries and to bring the best ideas home.Increasing mobility increases College’s internationalization, develops a significant group of European professionals with international experience, contributes to College’s studies quality improvement and comparable, compatible European Higher Education Area.
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