Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH
Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH
Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH
News
We Did IT! The final reported was submitted. All the outputs are freely available here.
Interim report approved with a very good evaluation
On 15th to 17th March 2023, the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-TUO hosted a Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools. Partners from UMinho and AUVA together with our academics and students from VSB- TUO tested XVR tools, created interactive presentations and exchanged good practices in the field of digital education in OSH.
Round table on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 27th September 2022 in Olhão Algarve Portugal
Next partner meeting on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 28th September in Olhão Algarve Portugal
News
Interim report approved with a very good evaluation
On 15th to 17th March 2023, the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-TUO hosted a Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools. Partners from UMinho and AUVA together with our academics and students from VSB- TUO tested XVR tools, created interactive presentations and exchanged good practices in the field of digital education in OSH.
Round table on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 27th September 2022 in Olhão Algarve Portugal
Next partner meeting on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 28th September in Olhão Algarve Portugal
News
Interim report approved with a very good evaluation
On 15th to 17th March 2023, the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-TUO hosted a Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools. Partners from UMinho and AUVA together with our academics and students from VSB- TUO tested XVR tools, created interactive presentations and exchanged good practices in the field of digital education in OSH.
Round table on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 27th September 2022 in Olhão Algarve Portugal
Next partner meeting on the occasion of the WOS conference took place on 28th September in Olhão Algarve Portugal
About project
Project title: Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH (OshDigit)
Project ID: – 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463
Project duration: June 2021 – May 2023, 24 months
Project total costs: 211 266 Eur
Financed by: Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices, KA203 – Strategic Partnerships for higher education
Objectives & Goals:
Main objective: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them practical guidance and training and to equip them with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learning.
- GOAL I: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them guidance and trainin
- GOAL II: Equip the teachers with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learnin
- GOAL III: Foster sharing and transfer of best practices and innovative approaches in university-level OSH digital learnin
About project
Project title: Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH (OshDigit)
Project ID: – 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463
Project duration: June 2021 – May 2023, 24 months
Project total costs: 211 266 Eur
Financed by: Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices, KA203 – Strategic Partnerships for higher education
Objectives & Goals:
Main objective: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them practical guidance and training and to equip them with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learning.
- GOAL I: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them guidance and trainin
- GOAL II: Equip the teachers with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learnin
- GOAL III: Foster sharing and transfer of best practices and innovative approaches in university-level OSH digital learnin
About project
Project title: Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH (OshDigit)
Project ID: – 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463
Project duration: June 2021 – May 2023, 24 months
Project total costs: 211 266 Eur
Financed by: Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices, KA203 – Strategic Partnerships for higher education
Objectives & Goals:
Main objective: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them practical guidance and training and to equip them with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learning.
- GOAL I: Enhance digital pedagogic competencies of university teachers in OSH discipline by giving them guidance and trainin
- GOAL II: Equip the teachers with OSH e-resources and tools for the use in digital learnin
- GOAL III: Foster sharing and transfer of best practices and innovative approaches in university-level OSH digital learnin
Consortium
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Safety Engineering
VSB Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) is a public institution of higher education which provides tertiary education in more than one hundred accredited educational programmes in engineering, IT, technology, economics and business-related branches. A wide range of Czech and English taught programmes are offered within seven Faculties and two all-University Programmes. More about VSB–TUO.
The Faculty of Safety Engineering (FSE) is the youngest faculty of VSB-TUO established in 2002 in response to the growing demand of practice for highly educated professionals in the area of safety engineering and for related research activities. Graduates can take positions as safety and security engineers and managers in various organizations, fire protection services, as designers, etc. More about FSE.
University of Minho, Portugal
Founded in 1973, the University of Minho (UMinho) is one of the most important and prestigious HEI in Portugal. It is renowned for the wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses offered, for the competence and quality of its faculty, for the level of excellence in research, and for the remarkable degree of interaction with other institutions and the society at large. UMinho has a campus in the city of Braga and two other in the city of Guimarães.
The Department of Production and Systems (DPS) was created in 1976 and is located in the two campi of the University: Gualtar, in Braga and Azurém, in Guimarães. More about UMINHO.
AUVA Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt – the Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board, Austria
AUVA is the Austrian Social Insurance for occupational risks for approximately 2.9 million employed persons, 494,000 self employed persons and 1.4 million school children and students. AUVA carwes annually for about 180.000 victims of occupational accidents and pays about 72,000 compensations per year to victims of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. The legal basis for AUVA is laid down in an Austrian law, the Social Security Act (Allgemeines Sozialversicherungsgesetz – ASVG).
The main legal duties of AUVA are the following: Prevention of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. First aid in connection with industrial diseases. Occupational medical care. Rehabilitation in rehabilitation centres. Compensation payment (pensions) after occupational accidents and industrial diseases. Research of the most efficient and successful methods and instruments to fulfil these duties. More info about AUVA.
Associated partners
Curtin University
STANT Manufacturing
ENETOSH
Funded by
This project „Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH “ nr. 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463 is funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Consortium
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Safety Engineering
VSB Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) is a public institution of higher education which provides tertiary education in more than one hundred accredited educational programmes in engineering, IT, technology, economics and business-related branches. A wide range of Czech and English taught programmes are offered within seven Faculties and two all-University Programmes. More about VSB–TUO.
The Faculty of Safety Engineering (FSE) is the youngest faculty of VSB-TUO established in 2002 in response to the growing demand of practice for highly educated professionals in the area of safety engineering and for related research activities. Graduates can take positions as safety and security engineers and managers in various organizations, fire protection services, as designers, etc. More about FSE.
University of Minho, Portugal
Founded in 1973, the University of Minho (UMinho) is one of the most important and prestigious HEI in Portugal. It is renowned for the wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses offered, for the competence and quality of its faculty, for the level of excellence in research, and for the remarkable degree of interaction with other institutions and the society at large. UMinho has a campus in the city of Braga and two other in the city of Guimarães.
The Department of Production and Systems (DPS) was created in 1976 and is located in the two campi of the University: Gualtar, in Braga and Azurém, in Guimarães. More about UMINHO.
AUVA Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt – the Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board, Austria
AUVA is the Austrian Social Insurance for occupational risks for approximately 2.9 million employed persons, 494,000 self employed persons and 1.4 million school children and students. AUVA carwes annually for about 180.000 victims of occupational accidents and pays about 72,000 compensations per year to victims of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. The legal basis for AUVA is laid down in an Austrian law, the Social Security Act (Allgemeines Sozialversicherungsgesetz – ASVG).
The main legal duties of AUVA are the following: Prevention of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. First aid in connection with industrial diseases. Occupational medical care. Rehabilitation in rehabilitation centres. Compensation payment (pensions) after occupational accidents and industrial diseases. Research of the most efficient and successful methods and instruments to fulfil these duties. More info about AUVA.
Associated partners
Curtin University
STANT Manufacturing
ENETOSH
Funded by
This project „Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH “ nr. 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463 is funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Consortium
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Safety Engineering
VSB Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) is a public institution of higher education which provides tertiary education in more than one hundred accredited educational programmes in engineering, IT, technology, economics and business-related branches. A wide range of Czech and English taught programmes are offered within seven Faculties and two all-University Programmes. More about VSB–TUO.
The Faculty of Safety Engineering (FSE) is the youngest faculty of VSB-TUO established in 2002 in response to the growing demand of practice for highly educated professionals in the area of safety engineering and for related research activities. Graduates can take positions as safety and security engineers and managers in various organizations, fire protection services, as designers, etc. More about FSE.
University of Minho, Portugal
Founded in 1973, the University of Minho (UMinho) is one of the most important and prestigious HEI in Portugal. It is renowned for the wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses offered, for the competence and quality of its faculty, for the level of excellence in research, and for the remarkable degree of interaction with other institutions and the society at large. UMinho has a campus in the city of Braga and two other in the city of Guimarães.
The Department of Production and Systems (DPS) was created in 1976 and is located in the two campi of the University: Gualtar, in Braga and Azurém, in Guimarães. More about UMINHO.
AUVA Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt – the Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board, Austria
AUVA is the Austrian Social Insurance for occupational risks for approximately 2.9 million employed persons, 494,000 self employed persons and 1.4 million school children and students. AUVA carwes annually for about 180.000 victims of occupational accidents and pays about 72,000 compensations per year to victims of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. The legal basis for AUVA is laid down in an Austrian law, the Social Security Act (Allgemeines Sozialversicherungsgesetz – ASVG).
The main legal duties of AUVA are the following: Prevention of occupational accidents and industrial diseases. First aid in connection with industrial diseases. Occupational medical care. Rehabilitation in rehabilitation centres. Compensation payment (pensions) after occupational accidents and industrial diseases. Research of the most efficient and successful methods and instruments to fulfil these duties. More info about AUVA.
Associated partners
Curtin University
STANT Manufacturing
ENETOSH
Funded by
This project „Competent university teachers for digital learning in OSH “ nr. 2020-1-CZ01-KA226-HE-094463 is funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Events
Project events
Kick-off Meeting, 16th June 2021, virtual meeting
2nd Project Partner Meeting, 14th – 15th October 2021, Guimarães (hosted by UMinho)
3rd Project Partner Meeting, 28th – 29th April 2022, Vienna, Austria (hosted by AUVA)
4th Project Partner Meeting, 28thSeptember 2022, Olhão, Portugal (hosted by AUVA)
Final project meeting, 31st May 2023, Virtual (MS Teams)
Multiplier events
E1: Roundtable discussion on the needs for digital teaching and training in OSH (@WOS, 2022), 27th September 2022
Round table focused on sharing good practices (as well as bad practices, i.e. what does not work and why) in OSH digital learning was organized within the 11th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2022), held in Algarve, Portugal.
PROGRAM
• Future needs for competence in OSH training (Christian Schenk, AUVA)
• Attitudes, Beliefs & Behaviour – to be achieved also by digital training? (Ulrike Bollmann, DGUV)
• Human-oriented approach in a new digital era (Diana Policarpo, ACT)
WOS conferences have been organized on every two years basis under the umbrella of Workingonsafety.net (WOS.net). WOS.net is an international network of decision-makers, researchers and professionals responsible for the prevention of accidents and trauma at work.
E2: OshDigit Workshop at Czech OSH conference 2023
Workshop on innovative digital tools in OSH education was organized as part of the OSH 2023 conference in Ostravice, Czech Republic (VSB was the event´s organizer). The participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and test some of the tools developed by the OshDigit team.
Training activities
C2: Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools
Events
Project events
Kick-off Meeting, 16th June 2021, virtual meeting
2nd Project Partner Meeting, 14th – 15th October 2021, Guimarães (hosted by UMinho)
3rd Project Partner Meeting, 28th – 29th April 2022, Vienna, Austria (hosted by AUVA)
4th Project Partner Meeting, 28thSeptember 2022, Olhão, Portugal (hosted by AUVA)
Final project meeting, 31st May 2023, Virtual (MS Teams)
Multiplier events
E1: Roundtable discussion on the needs for digital teaching and training in OSH (@WOS, 2022), 27th September 2022
Round table focused on sharing good practices (as well as bad practices, i.e. what does not work and why) in OSH digital learning was organized within the 11th International Conference on the Prevention of Accidents at Work (WOS 2022), held in Algarve, Portugal.
PROGRAM
• Future needs for competence in OSH training (Christian Schenk, AUVA)
• Attitudes, Beliefs & Behaviour – to be achieved also by digital training? (Ulrike Bollmann, DGUV)
• Human-oriented approach in a new digital era (Diana Policarpo, ACT)
WOS conferences have been organized on every two years basis under the umbrella of Workingonsafety.net (WOS.net). WOS.net is an international network of decision-makers, researchers and professionals responsible for the prevention of accidents and trauma at work.
E2: OshDigit Workshop at Czech OSH conference 2023
Workshop on innovative digital tools in OSH education was organized as part of the OSH 2023 conference in Ostravice, Czech Republic (VSB was the event´s organizer). The participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and test some of the tools developed by the OshDigit team.
Training activities
C2: Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools
Outputs
Intellectual outputs:
O1: OSH Digi Guides
Guides for teachers on OSH digital learning with practical tips & examples:
- Teacher´s tips for teachers
- Focus group summary report
- E-tools and copyrights guide incl. an interactive glossary of core terms in OSH digital learning
- Guidelines for the preparation of a successful webinar
- OSH and wellbeing guide for teachers addressing mental health and MSDs
- Guidelines for online PBL
Tips for Teachers
“Tips for Teachers” in Infographic is a containing collection of practical advice and strategies derived from the experiences of over 50 teachers and educators. This material is heavily derived from the focus groups (See “Focus Groups Summary Report”), however, it was influenced by all activities (E1, E2, C1, C2) and by informal meetings with project partners.(link)
OSH and well-being guide
“OSH and well-being guide” is an Infographic containing a collection of practical advice, examples, and strategies on how to manage stress, set up a (home) office to alleviate pain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders or eye strain.(link)
Guidelines for preparing a successful webinar
“Guidelines for preparing a successful Webinar” is an Infographic containing a collection of practical tips and recommendations on how to prepare a webinar or any online educational activity. It provides step-by-step guidance and serves as an ideal setting to strive for in digital OSH education.(link)
Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection
O1 – “Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection” is a research-oriented material. It served as a baseline for the project efforts in the field of didactics and pedagogy. It entails the core teaching strategies and approaches, unveiling neuromyths such as the “Preferred Learning Style” that has been disproven, and thus the project outputs had to reflect that.(link)
Reflecting Diary
Description:
This is complementary material to “Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection”. It serves as ready to use resource to implement self-reflection learning in OSH education.(link)
Learning Experiences in Digital Education
“Learning Experiences in Digital Education” offers a concise and individualized account of OSH teachers and educators as they navigate digital education. Through candid and authentic mini-case studies, it presents their real-life encounters with digital educational activities, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. Despite the challenges, the reflection serves as a demonstration of meta-learning, showcasing their growth and progression toward enhancing their digital teaching skills.(link)
Focus Groups Summary Report
The “Focus Groups Summary Report” is a comprehensive and insightful document that encapsulates the outcomes and key findings from the conducted focus groups. It serves as a summary of in-depth discussions and interactions with participants, providing a rich understanding of their perspectives, experiences, and opinions on relevant topics.
The report offers valuable qualitative data that sheds light on the shared experiences and challenges faced by teachers and educators. Moreover, it serves as a foundation for the creation of practical tips and recommendations for the teaching community. This document is an essential resource for fostering a collaborative and informed approach to education, enabling continuous improvement and better outcomes for educators and teachers.(link)
Needs Assessment and Competence Survey
“Needs Assessment and Competence Survey” evaluated the digital competencies of lecturers at two different time points (at the beginning and the end of the project). The assessment instrument comprises 21 items based on the DigiCompEdu and TET-SAT framework. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 21 items measuring actual value and projected target value.
The results served to adjust the project activities (such as the C1 webinar series, etc.) and evaluated the project’s effectiveness and impact.(link)
E-tools and Copyrights incl. an interactive glossary of core terms in OSH digital learning
This resource is built via the Padlet application and it is a combination of multiple guidelines for OSH digital education. It consists of an E-Tool guide providing an overview of usable features and types of digital tools and providing examples and a database of viable tools to be used. It is complemented by a vocabulary of core terms in digital teaching and by a brief guideline introducing copyright types and approaches to how to work with copyrighted materials.(link)
Guidelines for Online PBL
This guideline on Project-based learning is an innovative and contemporary approach to the learning process, aimed at introducing new methodologies for teaching and learning in the field of OSH. The guide is built in WordPress and is synergistic with E-Platform. The PBL Guide is rooted in the concept of Project-Led Education (PLE) and/or Project-Based Learning (PBL) for digital teaching. This pedagogical approach stands in contrast to traditional teaching methods by actively involving students in the learning process and fostering collaborative learning environments.(link)
O2: OSH e-Platform
Platform for sharing existing e-knowledge on OSH for digital learning:
- Database of more than 300 teaching resources on OSH (games, quizzes, videos, ppt slides etc.)
- Enabling sharing and continuous co-development (administered by UMinho)
- Allowing to sort the e-resources by various criteria
- Built on MS Teams platform: SharePoint site
- WordPress tool for public access to the teaching resources
E-Platform
The E-Platform is a database tool created in WordPress with more than 300 tagged and cataloged items. It uses multiple layers of sorting. The primary layer is categories by CCOHS such as Risk management, Psychosocial risks, Ergonomics, etc. Secondary layer help educators to find the best suitable resources by enabling them to find resources based on risk management subprocess, complexity level (elementary, comprehensive), or length (under 45 min., more than 45 min.), etc.(link)
O3: OSH e-Toolkit
Ready-to-use tools to support the teachers in digital learning:
- Instructional videos on Occupational hygiene measurements
- Training videos from real workplaces and XVR simulations
- Interactive presentations on current OSH topics
- Interviews with OSH professionals
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Prezentations
Safety Culture
Interactive presentation on Safety Culture and its use in OSH.
Psychosocial risks
Interactive presentation on methods and tools to assess psychosocial risk in the workplace.
PsyQuiz
Complementary resource (quiz) for Interactive presentation on Psychosocial Risks
OSH Future Forecasting
Interactive presentation on Forecasting and its challenges in OSH.
Nano Materials
Interactive presentation on Nanomaterials Risk Assessment.
MSD and Office Ergonomics
Interactive presentation on Musculoskeletal Disorders and Office Ergonomics.
Digitalization
Interactive presentation on Digitalization in OSH and Human-Machine Interaction.
XVR VIDEOS
Shopping Centre – Front
Video file rendered from XVR software showing a created simulation of an existing shopping center. In the simulation, students are playing a “hazard hunt”, where they are searching for discrepancies and hazards. This video shows the front side of the Shopping center.(link video)
Shopping Centre – Back
Video file rendered from XVR software showing a created simulation of an existing shopping center. In the simulation, students are playing a “hazard hunt”, where they are searching for discrepancies and hazards. This video shows the back side of the Shopping center.(link video)
XVR Scenarios
Guideline in PPT with key risk scenarios in Shopping Center simulation. Complementary to video files. Belongs to O3.(link video)
OshDigit videos at our You Tube Channel
Guides
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: IN-HOUSE TRANSPORT
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: WORKING AT HEIGHTS: ROOF MAINTENANCE
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: Forming, heat treatment and testing aluminium products
These tools reflect the need to bring the real workplace experience close to the students (in situations when the site visits and onsite training are not possible) and to facilitate the learning process at a distance. The teaching tools will be developed at a high-quality professional level. The toolkit will complement the OSH e-Platform (O2), it brings the missing teaching tools to the teachers. Hand in hand with the platform, it will support the teachers in digital learning, enabling them to be prepared, having a set of tools ready for direct use in teaching. The selection and implementation of suitable digital tools will be supported by the knowledge and skills gained within O1 development and C1 training.
Training activities:
C1: Webinars for university teachers on digital learning in OSH (virtual, Spring 2022)
Webinar series (5 webinars) for university teachers on selected topics from digital learning in OSH discipline was organized by partners between March and June 2022.
W1: Preparation and implementation of Webinars (21st March, AUVA)
W2: 14th April – Virtual classroom via MS Teams training (VSB)
W3: 20th April – Game-based and polling platforms (VSB)
W4: 3rd May – Activities in Learning management systems (LMS) – E-portfolios in Moodle. (AUVA)
W5: 1st June – Engaging through Padlet (UMinho)
University teachers from the partner organizations actively teaching in the OSH field, took part in the webinars. Experts from the project consortium together with external ones were the lecturers/facilitators. Peer-to-peer teaching approach was applied to support the sharing of knowledge among transnational multidisciplinary teams.
C2: Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools (blended, March 2023)
Training workshop for university teachers on innovative digital tools in OSH education took place on 15th to 17th March 2023, at the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-TUO. The workshop aimed at promotion and development of innovative teaching OSH using e-tools. Participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and test some of the tools. They also experienced the development of their own teaching material with the use of available digital technologies. University teachers from the partner organizations and experts from AUVA, actively teaching and lecturing in the OSH field, took part in the workshop. Experts from the project consortium were the lecturers/facilitators.
Outputs
Intellectual outputs:
O1: OSH Digi Guides
Guides for teachers on OSH digital learning with practical tips & examples:
- Teacher´s tips for teachers
- Focus group summary report
- E-tools and copyrights guide incl. an interactive glossary of core terms in OSH digital learning
- Guidelines for the preparation of a successful webinar
- OSH and wellbeing guide for teachers addressing mental health and MSDs
- Guidelines for online PBL
Tips for Teachers
“Tips for Teachers” in Infographic is a containing collection of practical advice and strategies derived from the experiences of over 50 teachers and educators. This material is heavily derived from the focus groups (See “Focus Groups Summary Report”), however, it was influenced by all activities (E1, E2, C1, C2) and by informal meetings with project partners.(link)
OSH and well-being guide
“OSH and well-being guide” is an Infographic containing a collection of practical advice, examples, and strategies on how to manage stress, set up a (home) office to alleviate pain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders or eye strain.(link)
Guidelines for preparing a successful webinar
“Guidelines for preparing a successful Webinar” is an Infographic containing a collection of practical tips and recommendations on how to prepare a webinar or any online educational activity. It provides step-by-step guidance and serves as an ideal setting to strive for in digital OSH education.(link)
Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection
O1 – “Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection” is a research-oriented material. It served as a baseline for the project efforts in the field of didactics and pedagogy. It entails the core teaching strategies and approaches, unveiling neuromyths such as the “Preferred Learning Style” that has been disproven, and thus the project outputs had to reflect that.(link)
Reflecting Diary
Description:
This is complementary material to “Learning Strategies and Self-Reflection”. It serves as ready to use resource to implement self-reflection learning in OSH education.(link)
Learning Experiences in Digital Education
“Learning Experiences in Digital Education” offers a concise and individualized account of OSH teachers and educators as they navigate digital education. Through candid and authentic mini-case studies, it presents their real-life encounters with digital educational activities, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. Despite the challenges, the reflection serves as a demonstration of meta-learning, showcasing their growth and progression toward enhancing their digital teaching skills.(link)
Focus Groups Summary Report
The “Focus Groups Summary Report” is a comprehensive and insightful document that encapsulates the outcomes and key findings from the conducted focus groups. It serves as a summary of in-depth discussions and interactions with participants, providing a rich understanding of their perspectives, experiences, and opinions on relevant topics.
The report offers valuable qualitative data that sheds light on the shared experiences and challenges faced by teachers and educators. Moreover, it serves as a foundation for the creation of practical tips and recommendations for the teaching community. This document is an essential resource for fostering a collaborative and informed approach to education, enabling continuous improvement and better outcomes for educators and teachers.(link)
Needs Assessment and Competence Survey
“Needs Assessment and Competence Survey” evaluated the digital competencies of lecturers at two different time points (at the beginning and the end of the project). The assessment instrument comprises 21 items based on the DigiCompEdu and TET-SAT framework. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 21 items measuring actual value and projected target value.
The results served to adjust the project activities (such as the C1 webinar series, etc.) and evaluated the project’s effectiveness and impact.(link)
E-tools and Copyrights incl. an interactive glossary of core terms in OSH digital learning
This resource is built via the Padlet application and it is a combination of multiple guidelines for OSH digital education. It consists of an E-Tool guide providing an overview of usable features and types of digital tools and providing examples and a database of viable tools to be used. It is complemented by a vocabulary of core terms in digital teaching and by a brief guideline introducing copyright types and approaches to how to work with copyrighted materials.(link)
Guidelines for Online PBL
This guideline on Project-based learning is an innovative and contemporary approach to the learning process, aimed at introducing new methodologies for teaching and learning in the field of OSH. The guide is built in WordPress and is synergistic with E-Platform. The PBL Guide is rooted in the concept of Project-Led Education (PLE) and/or Project-Based Learning (PBL) for digital teaching. This pedagogical approach stands in contrast to traditional teaching methods by actively involving students in the learning process and fostering collaborative learning environments.(link)
O2: OSH e-Platform
Platform for sharing existing e-knowledge on OSH for digital learning:
- Database of more than 300 teaching resources on OSH (games, quizzes, videos, ppt slides etc.)
- Enabling sharing and continuous co-development (administered by UMinho)
- Allowing to sort the e-resources by various criteria
- Built on MS Teams platform: SharePoint site
- WordPress tool for public access to the teaching resources
E-Platform
The E-Platform is a database tool created in WordPress with more than 300 tagged and cataloged items. It uses multiple layers of sorting. The primary layer is categories by CCOHS such as Risk management, Psychosocial risks, Ergonomics, etc. Secondary layer help educators to find the best suitable resources by enabling them to find resources based on risk management subprocess, complexity level (elementary, comprehensive), or length (under 45 min., more than 45 min.), etc.(link)
O3: OSH e-Toolkit
Ready-to-use tools to support the teachers in digital learning:
- Instructional videos on Occupational hygiene measurements
- Training videos from real workplaces and XVR simulations
- Interactive presentations on current OSH topics
- Interviews with OSH professionals
Prezentations
Safety Culture
Interactive presentation on Safety Culture and its use in OSH.
Psychosocial risks
Interactive presentation on methods and tools to assess psychosocial risk in the workplace.
PsyQuiz
Complementary resource (quiz) for Interactive presentation on Psychosocial Risks
OSH Future Forecasting
Interactive presentation on Forecasting and its challenges in OSH.
Nano Materials
Interactive presentation on Nanomaterials Risk Assessment.
MSD and Office Ergonomics
Interactive presentation on Musculoskeletal Disorders and Office Ergonomics.
Digitalization
Interactive presentation on Digitalization in OSH and Human-Machine Interaction.
XVR VIDEOS
Shopping Centre – Front
Video file rendered from XVR software showing a created simulation of an existing shopping center. In the simulation, students are playing a “hazard hunt”, where they are searching for discrepancies and hazards. This video shows the front side of the Shopping center.(link video)
Shopping Centre – Back
Video file rendered from XVR software showing a created simulation of an existing shopping center. In the simulation, students are playing a “hazard hunt”, where they are searching for discrepancies and hazards. This video shows the back side of the Shopping center.(link video)
XVR Scenarios
Guideline in PPT with key risk scenarios in Shopping Center simulation. Complementary to video files. Belongs to O3.(link video)
OshDigit videos at our You Tube Channel
Guides
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: IN-HOUSE TRANSPORT
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: WORKING AT HEIGHTS: ROOF MAINTENANCE
GUIDE FOR VIDEOS/SIMULATIONS: Forming, heat treatment and testing aluminium products
These tools reflect the need to bring the real workplace experience close to the students (in situations when the site visits and onsite training are not possible) and to facilitate the learning process at a distance. The teaching tools will be developed at a high-quality professional level. The toolkit will complement the OSH e-Platform (O2), it brings the missing teaching tools to the teachers. Hand in hand with the platform, it will support the teachers in digital learning, enabling them to be prepared, having a set of tools ready for direct use in teaching. The selection and implementation of suitable digital tools will be supported by the knowledge and skills gained within O1 development and C1 training.
Training activities:
C1: Webinars for university teachers on digital learning in OSH (virtual, Spring 2022)
Webinar series (5 webinars) for university teachers on selected topics from digital learning in OSH discipline was organized by partners between March and June 2022.
W1: Preparation and implementation of Webinars (21st March, AUVA)
W2: 14th April – Virtual classroom via MS Teams training (VSB)
W3: 20th April – Game-based and polling platforms (VSB)
W4: 3rd May – Activities in Learning management systems (LMS) – E-portfolios in Moodle. (AUVA)
W5: 1st June – Engaging through Padlet (UMinho)
University teachers from the partner organizations actively teaching in the OSH field, took part in the webinars. Experts from the project consortium together with external ones were the lecturers/facilitators. Peer-to-peer teaching approach was applied to support the sharing of knowledge among transnational multidisciplinary teams.
C2: Training workshop for university teachers on OSH digital tools (blended, March 2023)
Training workshop for university teachers on innovative digital tools in OSH education took place on 15th to 17th March 2023, at the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-TUO. The workshop aimed at promotion and development of innovative teaching OSH using e-tools. Participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and test some of the tools. They also experienced the development of their own teaching material with the use of available digital technologies. University teachers from the partner organizations and experts from AUVA, actively teaching and lecturing in the OSH field, took part in the workshop. Experts from the project consortium were the lecturers/facilitators.