Craft3D: Online Project Meeting, Oct 2024

In October 2024, Luxembourg Creative Lab actively participated in an online project meeting with fellow partners involved in the Erasmus+ funded “Craft3D” initiative. This meeting centered on discussing the agenda and the ongoing work related to Activity 4 (A4), which focuses on piloting and testing key project outputs such as the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and the Assessment Tool (AT).
The A4 piloting phase represents a crucial stage of the project. It spans over five months, during which vocational education and training (VET) learners will test the educational resources developed in previous project activities, particularly the MOOC and AT. The agenda of this meeting aimed to ensure that the piloting process would be comprehensive, practical, and effective in gathering the necessary feedback to fine-tune these tools before their final integration into educational practice.
Key Points from the A4 Discussion:
The meeting explored several critical components of A4, including:
- Piloting Structure:
- The piloting involves a minimum of 150 hours of training, with participants completing 115 hours of individual learning through the MOOC and engaging in 35 hours of practical group work. During the group sessions, bi-weekly focus groups will take place, involving VET providers, 3D printing professionals, and learners. The aim is to enhance understanding of the MOOC content and resolve any uncertainties.
- Evaluation through the Assessment Tool:
- VET providers will assess the learners’ progress using the Assessment Tool, ensuring that its usability and effectiveness are thoroughly tested. Feedback from this evaluation will play a vital role in refining the tool for future use.
- Integration of Expertise:
- The meeting also discussed the involvement of 3D printing professionals and educators from the partner organizations who will act as facilitators, helping learners navigate complex topics and ensuring that the training aligns with the project’s educational goals.
- Feedback for Improvement:
- Partners emphasized the importance of collecting feedback from learners and VET providers. This feedback will be crucial for the finalization of the MOOC and AT, allowing for improvements before the tools are made available to a broader audience.
Contribution to Project Objectives:
LCL’s role in this phase is pivotal to achieving the work package (WP) objectives. By participating in the piloting phase, LCL ensures that the educational resources meet the needs of both learners and educators. The iterative testing and feedback loop established during A4 will help refine the tools, ensuring that they are practical, impactful, and aligned with the project’s long-term goals of enhancing digital skills and sustainability knowledge in the VET sector, especially in woodcraft and 3D printing.
The successful completion of this phase will culminate in the development of the final versions of the MOOC and Assessment Tool, both of which are expected to have a transformative impact on the targeted VET learners and professionals.
Expected Outcomes:
At the end of A4, the expected outcomes include:
- A finalized version of the CRAFT3D MOOC, which will equip learners with advanced digital skills and knowledge of 3D printing.
- A refined CRAFT3D Assessment Tool for use in assessing the progress of learners.
- An increased level of digital literacy and specific technical skills among participants, with a focus on the application of 3D printing technology in the woodcraft sector.
Through their active engagement in the meeting, LCL and the project partners reaffirmed their commitment to delivering high-quality educational resources that align with the project’s broader objectives of fostering innovation and sustainability in vocational education. The collaborative efforts during the meeting set the stage for the successful implementation of A4, ensuring that the project remains on track to achieve its ambitious goals.
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