July 17, 2023 – Online Meeting – The “Living Labs for the Students of the Future” (LLSF) project partners convened online on July 17, 2023, for their 3rd Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM). The meeting focused on key aspects of training toolkit development, platform accessibility, and the design of the project’s collaborative infrastructure.
Training Toolkit and Lab Prototypes
Uninova presented the methodology for developing training toolkits, showcasing the sensors and infrastructure of NOVA’s e-health model, which serves as a valuable resource for both students and professors. Practical examples for arranging and preparing toolkits for a smart lab were also provided. Tel Aviv University (TAU) committed to developing a prototype model for teaching and learning within the lab environment.
Accessibility and Platform Design
The meeting addressed crucial accessibility considerations, with the National University of Distance Education (UNED) presenting A3, outlining accessibility criteria for the platform interface. Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) also presented updates on Intellectual Output 2 (IO2) and Activities 3 & 4 (A3&4).
Discussions regarding the platform’s grid design and collaboration structure were led by TAU, who proposed a questionnaire to determine whether components should be centralized or individualized. NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA) presented a model for open collaboration and provided updates on the accessibility toolkit and software specifications. NOVA also confirmed their readiness to prepare for training and testing the interconnected smart lab, and shared details about their catalogue of courses.
Curriculum Adaptation and Training of Trainers Week
UNIVPM presented Intellectual Output 3 (IO3), a report detailing the disciplines and targets for adapting the set of master classes. The meeting also included extensive discussions regarding the Train the Trainers week, scheduled for September in Bucharest. Administrative details, including logistical planning for the week and the project’s official launch event, were addressed. Participants agreed to hold an additional Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) during the training week in Bucharest.
Administrative and Reporting Updates
The University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB) provided updates on administrative matters, including the interim report and the need to finalize all deliverables.
Participants
The following participants attended the meeting:
- University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB): Ciprian Dobre, Luciana Mihai, Oana Bugan
- NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA): Joao Sarraipa, Madjid Zamiri
- Tel Aviv University (TAU): Tal Soffer, Anat Soroka Zuta
- National University of Distance Education (UNED): Emanuelle Guteierrez y Restrepo, Rafael Vargas
- Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM): Susanna Spinsante
The meeting concluded with a clear path forward for the project, emphasizing collaboration and progress towards achieving its objectives.
