Appropriate level of concentration is crucial for the effective assimilation of knowledge, therefore, the development of tools to support the maintenance of a high level of concentration will increase the efficiency of learning. Because each person has a unique rhythm of learning, it is important to develop tools to help to maintain high level of concentration, and which will be tailored to the individual learning rhythm of given person. Common problems students face during their studies include how to study effectively, coping with the amount of reading, how to manage their time, avoiding procrastination and distractions, and improving their concentration. The ability to focus the mind is one of the most important abilities one should possess. An important factor in being able to complete any task relates to one’s ability to concentrate on that task. Such a task, in case of students, is to learn given subject effectively.The main objective of the project is to create a set of tools that will help to increase the effectiveness of learning by supporting the high level of concentration in a manner adapted to the individualized rhythm of learning.The staff at WSEI conducted a series of research on the impact of external stimuli to maintenance of the high or constant level of concentration, before implementation of Learn It project. As part of these studies, so-called Learning Lab (LL) has been created. In this Learning Lab students learn mathematics from popular Khan Academy environment, and the learning process is monitored by special hardware and software developed by the staff of WSEI. Properly prepared software and hardware (basing on the simple EEG environment) record loss of concentration of students participating in the learning session during this session. The participants were divided into 3 groups: 1st receiving sound stimuli whenever the level of their concentration drops, 2nd receiving random sound stimuli, 3th receiving any stimuli. Thanks to research planned in the frames of the LEARNIT project, functionality of the Learning Lab will be tested and improved, also all necessary components of the Learning Lab will be refined. Learning Lab, created and tested under the project, will be used to determine individual learning rhythm of given person participating in the study session, and to find out what is the impact of an external stimulus to the level of concentration of this person.Research conducted in the Learning Lab and the results of these research, were used to develop a software for mobile devices (phones, tablets). Based on gathered data from sessions in Learning Lab, was prepared algorithm thanks to software calculate average moments of drop of concentration of given person, and in these moments emit sound stimuli. emit sound stimuli in the average moments when level of concentration of given person drops.It is expected that thanks to this personalized system of recommendations, learner will be able to organize their learning (on their own, even at home), so that to assimilate knowledge in the most efficient way.As a result of the project was planned to develop:• Publication containing whole description of activities implementing under the learn IT project and information about the type of equipment and methodology necessary to create a Learning Lab. This document will also contain information about effectiveness of learning with usage of Learning Lab, problems that have arisen during sessions in Learning Lab, and many other information gathered during implementation of the project.• Software, which may be used to conduct research in the Learning Lab by any organization wishing to create a Learning Lab. Software will record data during individual sessions of each student in Learning Lab. These data will be then used by researchers working under the framework of the project to develop software for mobile devices. After the project, data of given person from the sessions in Learning Lab will be uploaded into the software for mobile devices.• Software, which will be ready to be installed in the mobile devices (tablets, phones). This software can be used to developed personalized recommendations for each person who will be tested in Learning Lab. Based on information recorded during learning sessions of given person in Learning Lab, software will prepare information about the rhythm of learning of this person, and recommendation on how this person should organize his/her learning, so that it is as effective as possible.

The „Professional Development of University Educators for Improving Students' Entrepreneurial Skills” Nr. 2014-1-PL01-KA203-003551 Project aimed at increasing the quality of education offered by Higher Education Institutions in the field of entrepreneurship.The project focused on the promotion of entrepreneurship education based on an interdisciplinary approach combining entrepreneurship education competences not only with fields of studies connected with economics but also with other fields, such as: engineering fields (for example computer sciences) and social sciences (psychology). It was an innovative project because it developed and refined the concept of entrepreneurship teaching that was based on promoting entrepreneurial attitudes and skills of academic teachers and on encouraging them to integrate the development of entrepreneurship competences not only at the level of the subject/module, but also at the institutional and programme level on different fields of study.The main aim of the project was achieved by developing a complex set of tools targeted at supporting of academic teachers in deepening their knowledge and skills in the field of entrepreneurship and also supporting students by enabling them to incorporate entrepreneurship education in their fields of studies. To achieve this goal the project worked out:Result 1 – The report containing the analysis of educational offer in the field of entrepreneurship conducted in partner countries as well as in countries, which serve, in this area, as a reference point, i.e. the USA and Canada;Result 2 – The model of entrepreneurship education In higher education institutions. Result 3 – A guide, containing a set of module targeted to support the professional development of academic teachers.Result 4 - A set of scenarios for classes on developing entrepreneurial thinking among students and the development of their entrepreneurial skills as a tool supporting the lecturer. This is a ready material, on the basis of which, activities may be carried out, even by someone who is the entrant in this area.

CONTEXTIn May 2012 there was set out a European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children to give children the digital skills and tools they need to fully and safely benefit from being online. It also aims to unlock the potential of the market for interactive, creative and educational online content. The strategy proposes a series of actions grouped around the following main goals:-Stimulate the production of creative and educational online content for children as well as promoting positive online experiences for young children;-Scaling up awareness and empowerment including teaching of digital literacy and online safety in all EU schools;-Create a safe environment for children through age-appropriate privacy settings, wider use of parental controls and age rating and content classification;-Combat child sexual abuse material online and child sexual exploitation.The strategy brings together the European Commission and Member States with mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers and providers of social networking services to deliver concrete solutions for a better internet for children.PROJECT OBJECTIVESThe goal of the project ISafetyApp is to spread the learning of Internet Safety Skills. Specifically the project has three aims:a) A State of the Art on Serious Gaming & Internet Safetyb) The Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Mobile Serious Game in Internet Safety (ISafetyApp) based on Artificial Intelligencec) Teacher Training Courses & Materials development on using the ISafetyApp mobile game (e.g. handbooks & insturctive videos) TRAINING TEACHERSWe will train teachers & students through an LTT event in Athens with teachers from 3 project countries (PL,CY & GR) and students from 2 project countries (Poland & Greece) into teaching Internet Safety skills with the ISafetyApp mobile serious game. Trained teachers from each country will serve as multipliers and will train teachers in their own countries through training sessions all partners will organize.SERIOUS GAME EVALUATIONOnce the software development is finished we will run a large scale trial in which we will involve at least 200 students and observe their learning success with our mobile game. We will then finilize our mobile game and share it on an EU-wide scale. Scientific publications will be published to renowned international scientific journals & conferences with the results of the evaluation.The OPEN SOURCE ACCESS to all project outputs will be guaranteed for at least 5 years after project end.A TRANSFERABILITY of the results is guaranteed since all information gathered and developed can be transferred to primary and secondary schools as well as to Universities.PARTNER ORGANISATIONSThis initiative gathers 4 partners from Poland, Cyprus and Greece.IX Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Kazimierza Jagiellonczyka w Toruniu (Poland): A experienced School from Poland open to Innovation.WYZSZA SZKOLA EKONOMII I INNOWACJI W LUBLINIE (Poland): A non-state higher education institution offering full university degree programmes in a range of academic disciplines with over 6 000 students.T.R.I Technologos Research and Innovation Services LTD(Cyprus): A research and development center with global expertise in project design and implementation, capacity building, and e-learning being independently affiliated with universities and institutions from around the world.INNOVATION FRONTIERS (Greece): An educational technology & research company expert in the design, implementation and evaluation of educational software.

On March 12th, 2012 during official parliamentary session, the President of EU Parliament, Mr. M. Schulz, officially announced that the Written Declaration 50/2011 about “Chess in School” was endorsed by the EU Parliament. The Declaration calls on the Commission and Council: - To encourage the introduction of the program “Chess in School” in the educational system of the Member States; - To pay, in its forthcoming communication on sport, the necessary attention to the program “Chess in School” and to ensure sufficient funding for it from 2012 onwards; - To take into consideration the results of any studies on the effects of this program on children’s development.According to these statements the main aim of the project was to develop online tool –supporting chess and cognitive skills of the primary school children at the age 10-13.Importance, and positive effects of playing chess are unarguable, however it is very important to encourage young people to playing chess. That is why it is important to create a tool, which can help young people to see advantages of playing chess, but also show them that playing chess can be fun! Computer software supporting learning chess is a good solution. Especially that in modern world young people function mostly in digital environment, and language of modern technologies is understandable for them. Indicated problems occur in many European countries, so solutions to them should be prepared internationally, so that to compare experiences and find best possible solutions. International composition of the project team ensures that developed tool will be ready to be used in many different environments.The main result of the MATE project is a software, which contain 3 modules: module with tests assessing chess skills, module testing cognitive competencies, module with training chess and cognitive skills. Software will also contain automatic assessment of pupil’s level of competency and classification to future trainings groups, according to test results. After completion of tests, software will give automatic assessment of results of tests and suggest best training path for given person. This will ensure that such method of learning will be effective, as each pupil will have chance to develop his/her skills in their own rhythm. For teachers and trainers, who would wish to use prepared software – manual will be prepared. Both software and manual will be available in English, Polish, Spanish, Italian, and Lithuanian. Project was developed by 4 institutions, representing HEIs: University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin from Poland, La Laguna University from Tenerife/Spain, Alicante University from Spain and Vytautas Magnus University.Final results of the project and information about schools cooperationg with MATE consortium is published on project website: http://www.mchess.eu/index.php/en/

"As stated in Communication of EU: ""School development and excellent teaching for a great start in life"": Investing in early childhood education and care reduces the need for higher levels of spending at later stages of education, when the costs for closing the gaps between high and low performance of learners are higher. It stresses also that ""high quality early childhood education and care lays the foundation of an effective and equitable education system.” Psychological research also confirms that inability to manage emotions, poor coping with emotions, excessive sensitivity of people seemingly weaker emotionally result in withdrawal, resignation, use of cognitive potential to rationalize their difficult situation, which blocks such people in social life, at school, and ultimately in the labor market. Around 20% of society according to research of E.Aaron – pioneer in HSP is high sensitive. This means being easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, ect., getting rattled with lot of activities at the time, being more sensitive to violence, especially in TV but also being more sensitive to fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art or having or having reach inner life. Consortium believes that this personal traits, if treated in a proper manner from early childhood can be one of the main strength of the person character, and proper support can prevent of risks of social exclusion, health problems, weak school results, depression and early burnout at workplace. Project address the need of teaching materials, such as academic book, properly designed academic course and preparatory training for academic staff, which will be implemented in various study programmes in health and human sciences. This need cannot be justified by official reports, statistics or published articles as this is an innovation on European scale. HSP topic is now under works of researchers in EU countries, but not used as guidance to develop materials, which can be used in daily practices of educational institutions in general. The justification of the existing need in society, especially school environment is based on cooperation among partners and national level pre and primary schools in Romania, Poland , Italy and Spain. In period VI –XII 2019 partners implemented focus groups with parents and teachers of pre and primary school teachers. Initially 2 groups per partner were planned, but the number of participants, especially teachers went beyond expectations. WSEI conducted 12 groups for over 120 participants ( 70% teachers, 30 parents) and there were 4 groups in Italy, Romania and Spain, so consortium recorded interviews with more than 200 people. The number of teachers and schools/preschools management boards interested in topic of HSP and supporting children and parents resulted in 1st in Poland seminar on HSP for schools organised by WSEI in X 2019. These findings, as well as number of readers of HSP blog: https://highlysensitive.eu/en/sensory-processing-sensibility-in-children/ published within E-MOTION (2018-1-PL01-KA201-051033) is a real proof that there is a need in continuation of these works and bringing this topic at HEI level.In light of these research-preparatory activities consortium has defined following objectives:1.Development of academic course on HSP, based on the newest international research activities, 2.Development of academic book and course syllabus,3.Preparation of online library with tools, methods, supplementary materials about HSP4.Preparation of the introduction course foe academic staff,Target group: main target group consists of academic teachers (internal and external staff) of partners organisations and group of learners: students, postgraduate adult students and extra mural students, “to be” teachers, therapists, health professionals, psychologists, educators as well as adult professionals looking for up skilling offers. Due to innovative character of this proposal and only few academic units in Europe working with HSP (mostly diagnostic tools) without international cooperation the results planned cannot be achieved."