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The impact of the Innovation weeks

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Innovation Weeks in Promoting Digitalization Among Teacher Educators.

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The impact of the Innovation Weeks

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Innovation Weeks in Promoting Digitalization Among Teacher Educators.

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Interviews with:Estonian teacher educatorsGerman teacher educators Irish teacher educators Swedish teacher educators Spanish teacher educators

Interviews with participants of Innovation week 1 (Barcelona, Spain, autumn 2023), Innovation week 2 (Borås, Sweden, spring 2024) and Innovation week 3 (Galway, Ireland, autumn 2024).

The analysis uncovers patterns and insights from the data to evaluate the effectiveness of Innovation Weeks. These findings help identify strengths and areas for improve-ment, but also addresses whether Innovation Weeks are something to recommend for future professional development of teacher educators.

The main objective is to understand the impact of Innovation Weeks and gather participants’ experiences. It also aims to assess how useful participants found Innovation Weeks for their teaching and to what extent.

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The purpose was to gather participants’ experiences of participating in the Innovation Weeks. The aim was also to understand whether participants found the Innovation Weeks useful for their own teaching, and to what extent. Additionally, the conducted interviews sought to determine how participation in the Innovation Weeks helped improve their digital competencies. Another purpose was to explore participants’ experiences of working in transnational groups.

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This case study seeks the participants´experiences of participating in the Innovation Weeks. The main objectives are to: 1. Evaluate the usefulness of the activities during the Innovation weeks for teaching in Higher Education 2. Investigate how to transfer the experience of the Innovation Week to Higher Ed teaching 3. Collaborate in transnational groups

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Interviews with participants of Innovation week 1 (Barcelona, Spain, autumn 2023), Innovation week 2 (Borås, Sweden, spring 2024) and Innovation week 3 (Galway, Ireland, autumn 2024). Ten participants, two from each participating country, were interviewed during Innovation week 1 (Barcelona, Spain, autumn 2023). All participants were asked the same questions and all interviews were recorded at the end of the Innovation week. The recordings of the interviews were later turned into a multimodal film.

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METHOD - INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Participants introduced themselves with their name, where they were from and where they worked. They were then asked the following questions: -How have you found the experience so far? -Have you collaborated in transnational groups before? -What was that experience like? -Has this collaboration been useful? -How? -How useful do you think this experience has been for your own context? -Will you be able to transfer it to your own practice? -What parts of it? -What were you looking forward to this week? -What were your expectations? -Have you recommendations or any suggestions to change / improve the experience?

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METHOD - INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Participants introduced themselves with their names, where they were from and where they worked. They were then asked the following questions: - How have you found the experience so far? - Have you collaborated in transnational groups before? - What was that experience like? - Has this collaboration been useful? - How? - How useful do you think this experience has been for your own context? - Will you be able to transfer it to your own practice? - What parts of it? - What were you looking forward to this week? - What were your expectations? - Have you recommendations or any suggestions to change / improve the experience?

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METHOD - INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Participants introduced themselves with their name, where they were from and where they worked. They were then asked the following questions: -How have you found the experience so far? -Have you collaborated in transnational groups before? -What was that experience like? -Has this collaboration been useful? -How? -How useful do you think this experience has been for your own context? -Will you be able to transfer it to your own practice? -What parts of it? -What were you looking forward to this week? -What were your expectations? -Have you recommendations or any suggestions to change / improve the experience?

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Data from Cohort I - Innovation week 1 Method: Interviews Data: 10 videos Data from Cohort I - Innovation week 2 Method: Interviews Data: 9 videos Data from Cohort I - Innovation week 3 Method: Interviews Data: 10 videos

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Video interviews with: Estonian teacher educators, German teacher educators, Irish teacher educators, Swedish teacher educators and, Spanish teacher educators Participants introduced themselves with their names, where they were from and where they worked before they started to talk about their experiences of participating in an Innovation Week.

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Estonian Teacher Educators

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Innovation Week 1 - Hans Pöldoja

Innovation Week 1 - Kristin Parve

Innovation Week 2- Mairi Matrov

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Innovation Week 3 - Kerstin Kööp

Innovation Week 3 - Elyna Heinmäe

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Innovation Week 2 - Andrea Annus

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Estonian Teacher Educators

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Innovation Week 1 - Hans Pöldoja

Innovation Week 1 - Kristin Parve

Innovation Week 2- Mairi Matrov

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Innovation Week 3 - Kerstin Kööp

Innovation Week 3 - Elyna Heinmäe

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Innovation Week 2 - Andrea Annus

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Swedish Teacher Educators

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Innovation Week 1 - Elaine Börjesson

Innovation Week 2 - Kristin Häggkvist

Innovation Week 1 - Per Ahlström

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Innovation Week 3 - Per Ahlström

Innovation Week 3 - Lari Valtteri Suhonen,

German Teacher Educators

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Innovation Week - Angelin Gaissert-Schmidt

Innonvation Week 2 - Heiko Holz

Innovation Week 1 - Christoph Knoblauch

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Innonvation Week 3 - Andrea Marcier Droste

Innovation Week 2 - Lucinda Simmonds

Innovation Week 3 - Rouven Suepfle

Irish Teacher Educators

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Innovation week 1 - Bonnie Long

Innovation week 2 - Tony Hall

Innovation week 1 - Kathy O'Sullivan

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Innovation week 3 - Annie Agnew

Innovation week 2 - Kathy O´Sullivan

Innovation week 3 - Kevin Davison

Spanish Teacher Educators

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Innovation week 1 - Isaac Calduch Perez

Innovation week 1 - Emma Quiles Fernández

Innovation week 2 - Paula Novillo

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Innovation week 2 - Olivia Espejel

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Innovation week 3 - Neus Frigolé Pujol

Innovation week 3 - Ferran Gesa

Analysis

The Innovation Weeks had a generally positive impact on participants’ teaching and digital competencies, though experiences varied. Most participants found the sessions useful, gaining confidence in using digital tools and methods. However, some struggled to apply the content in their specific teaching contexts, highlighting a need for more tailored instruction.

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The Innovation Weeks had a generally positive impact on participants’ teaching and digital competencies, though experiences varied. Most participants found the sessions useful, gaining confidence in using digital tools and methods. However, some struggled to apply the content in their specific teaching contexts, highlighting a need for more tailored instruction. Participants reported an improvement in their digital skills, but a few felt the content was too advanced for their level. The transnational collaboration was seen as valuable and providing diverse perspectives. Common issues included time constraints and technical difficulties, which affected engagement. Future recommendations are that content should be tailored to different skill levels and teaching contexts, with a focus on practical, applicable exercises. Support for beginners, enhanced collaboration, clearer time management, and better technical assistance are recommended. Follow-up resources and continuous feedback can ensure lasting impact and development.

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