The main purpose for collaborating with transnational partners is the possibility to develop learning techniques, tools and try equipment’s used by our partners in education. Interaction of students and teachers with partners in transnational school meetings is another important point to work on, also the possibility to know European culture and values from different angles and to see differences and similarities. Coming in touch with different realities gives us the chance to observe and apply good examples in education. Besides the pedagogical issues, personal development both for teachers and students is always an important objective, providing experience in different sets for students and teachers. All these goals did not set aside the material topic to be developed, especially for these VET students, namely to be able to see the contribution of digital transformation in education and to see it in action, therefore, presenting a real use of common school subject in practice. All throughout the project the goal of Developing communication and language skills for both, students and teachers have been as important as technical goal, since VET students need to have a good grip at this tool as well as identifying themselves.
The situation in the past year has shown that schools still present strong issues regarding technology. The world had to include a huge space for distance learning and for a long time it has been the only one available due to the pandemic situation. Digital and distance have set up the pace for this new age. We aimed at tackling this new way of teaching and learning applied to everyday situation, mainly to the use of at distance education and digital technology tools efficiently. More disadvantaged students were discriminated for not having access to equipment. It had been difficult for institutions purchasing and distributing computers for schoolwork. All partners felt the need to facing these new challenges. We also noted the difficulty in developing strategies for close communication such as interviews and critical thinking when confronted with real life Digital also allows sustainable activities via technology. Communication issues of students, soft skills needed to integrate the working world and cultural differences, would break down prejudices. We have aspired to be able to turn difficulties into opportunities. Times have changed and so must we!