The main goal of this project coincides with the leading goal of the teachers in our organization - to expand and renew the educational services of our association, following the latest trends in education. We have focused our efforts on adopting innovative approaches to outdoor learning with the means of digital technologies and especially mobile devices as well as incorporating meditation sessions in nature to create a relaxing learning environment. We planned this project driven by the need to build technologically competent teachers who can make the most of all the advantages of ICT in the learning process, as well as by our need for knowledge and practical experience in creating "smart" outdoor classrooms and be able to apply this experience in our work and act as a conduit for new ideas in the local community. The objectives formulated by us are: - building capacity in the association for outdoor learning as an alternative teaching method; - acquisition of knowledge, skills and experience in using ICT in outdoor education; - creating a connection between learners and the environment, developing "green" skills and practices; - promotion of communication and integration of people with disabilities.
Ikar-2020 Association is an organization that, along with foreign language and IT courses, offers non-traditional forms of teaching and learning for all ages with the aim of improving the quality of knowledge in the field of formal and informal education. The idea for the project arose from the need to create a healthy environment and conditions to eliminate stress and alienation during the Covid 19 pandemic. The experience the organization has in implementing meditation sessions during its training shows that this is the right direction for achieving social cohesion and inclusion of people, especially those in a disadvantaged position, as well as for forming a correct attitude towards the world around us. The teachers shared that they need additional qualification to familiarize themselves, on the one hand, with the application of the latest technologies and approaches in outdoor education; on the other hand to get fresh ideas to promote positive interaction between people and nature.