"Our project with the title ""Cooperation for innovation in building automation systems "" was started because we felt that there was a common need in the field of ICT (electricity, electronics). In different countries (and even regions) there are used different automation systems, each one with its specific features and (dis)advantages. Therefore we realized that we could (should) do something in common : organizing seminars where students and teachers get familiar with all these automation systems. By doing so we will reinforce their employment chances on the labour market as well as participation in civic and social life.So with 5 partnerschools from Spain, Belgium and Finland this 2 year project was created. This means that every partner will organize one seminar (of 1 week) where the local partnerschool will organize workshops about which automation system they use, its advantages and disadvantages, problems where they are confronted with and solutions that could be found together with other participants. So every seminar has a different theme.Technical description of the activities:Each country (region) has its own standard building automation system. During this project the students and teachers get to know all the different building automation systems that are used by the different partners. Objectives are:•Training of the hardware and integration of the appropriate building automation systems•Acquaintance of the software•Learn the possibilities of each building automation systems and from this the pros and cons can be determined•Getting acquainted with different types of bus systems in building automation and which can be linked with other systems.During that same week (of the seminar) visits to local companies (using building automation systems) will be organized to reinforce the link with company culture. Here participants will learn how companies deal with problems and the way they try to solve them using that particular automation system.In the spare time the partner in charge will also be responsible for organizing recreational activities so that social, cultural, communication, language skills of all participants will be developed.Specific results and impact:* getting familiar with the different building automation systems (technology, capabilities and uses) and ways of implementing them will be a great educational experience.* participants will be able to control and manage a remote installation with PC, tablet or smartphone.* participants will acquire skills in the ETS software and programming the building automation systems* to get more info about applications, security and communication capabilities of the individual parts More general results:* More knowledgeable, skillful students and more informed and prepared teachers* Raise of the interest in the electro-technical and technical education* Increase of the cultural, professional and international experience of the participants and the school* New ideas and ways of collaboration, with the same or a different partner from the vocational field* Significantly easier employment process for the students, and, hence, decrease of the unemployment rate* Students will also develop intercultural and language skills (English is used as the working language)* They will gain social skills, communication skills, to work effectively in teams, handle disputes and effective negotiations, etc.,* students will also develop skills like critical thinking, focus, attention, productivity, engagement, organisation, self confidence* Students will create bonds with other students and become more flexible in innovative and digital learning environments.* Greater student involvement, increased motivation for studying, promotion of cooperative learning, Longer term benefits:* The proposed mobility action will bring significant benefits both at the individual level and in general developmental level, contributing to the added value of local and regional development, creating qualified professional resources, increase productivity and develop opportunities in social groups.* To connect Vocational Training and the labor market with professional visits to companies and organizations applying modern electronics of Building automation systems.* Be encouraged to develop other mobility programs and international partnerships* To encourage the acquisition and certification of qualifications via the EuropassMethodology used:in order to realize our project objectives we are planning to do various Learning Teaching Training activities. Every partnerschool will organize a seminar where 3 students and 2 associate teachers of the department of ICT (electricity, electronics) will participate. Duration of this seminar 1 week. (so 5 seminars with a different theme will be organized)Contents: workshops, company visits, recreational activities. Communication, preparation, dissemination of the whole project will be done via eTwinning."

Our project on Renewable Sources of Energy began in September 2018. The partnership consisted of five schools - from Poland, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Norway. As we are all concerned about the climate changes and air pollution, we decided to conduct a project aiming at making alternative sources of energy more popular and better-known among local people, making our students more ecologically aware and contributing to the fight against the air pollution and climate changes in Europe. So, the idea emerged that schools from across Europe, from the North to the South and from the East to the West should create a partnership to exchange good practices. Our school - Zespół Szkół Budowlano-Drzewnych in Żywiec, Poland - looked for similar schools in other EU countries teaching subjects connected with environment protection and RES application. We found schools in Italy, Turkey, Spain and Norway willing to cooperate internationally in order to achieve the assumed goals. About 100 students, aged 14-19, were involved in the project as well as many teachers and experts. We planned and carried out international meetings in every partner school involving different activities, like trainings, classes, lectures, multimedia presentations and workshops connected with presenting, spreading knowledge and popularising the benefits of using the renewable sources of energy.Each partner school organised an international LTT meeting for students and teachers, during which many activities were carried out – visits to companies producing elements of RES and institutions responsible for constructing, implementing and installing them. Not only schools but also many local authorities were involved in actions connected with the project, for example politicians, ecological activists, experts and university scientists. We were guests at Town Halls or Regional and National Members of Parliament were our guest during international LLT meetings. We visited power plants, university departments and natural reserves where we could observe and discuss the benefits of using RES. We took part in many ecological events, for example planting trees or bicycle ride through the city centre showing alternatives to using cars. The first international meeting we organised was the staff training meeting in the Beneficiary's school. All the coordinators and teachers had a chance to discuss different issues regarding the project subject, learn about legal solutions and regulations connected with the topic. We started using social media (Facebook, Instagram, schools' websites) for the purpose of the project results dissemination by creating fan pages and we also started working on eTwinning platform project. Before and after every international LTT meeting, students and teachers worked together on preparations of all the activities, learning about RES advantages and benefits for the environment and also about the culture of the countries involved. Every partner school organised an eco-picnic for parents, students and school employees after the meeting to summarise it and discuss the results as well as to present them to the local society. Students were preparing multimedia presentations, school gazettes and other educational materials for their peers, parents, other school teachers and guests invited to school. They were working on the eTwinning project and published posts on Facebook and Instagram fanpages. Information on the project activities was published on each partner school's webpage and on webpages of local authorities and self-government offices. We gave interviews for local radios and newspapers. Teachers prepared plans of lessons to be used in classes long after the project is finished together with gathered presentations which can also be used in different awareness campaigns in the future. We created a leaflet which can be printed and handed in. At the stage of the project application, we planned that we would exchange our experiences and gain knowledge first and after that we would disseminate the results of our activities. Unfortunately, due to the force majeure – the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemia and, in the result of it, lockdowns and closing of all schools and other institutions, we were not able to perform certain activities, fulfil the plans and reach some of the goals. We were forced to cancel the last summary meeting in Poland, where we planned a huge gathering and presentation of the results to the citizens of our town at a main market square during an eco-picnic for local people and there were supposed to be meetings with local authorities including discussions on the topic of air pollution in our area, visits to hydropower plant, RES department of AGH Kraków University as well as workshops, classes and lectures on heat pumps and geothermal energy among others. After the meeting cancellation, all we could do in this situation was the online cooperation of partners and organising a virtual summary and farewell meeting on the Internet.