02 October
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Micro-Credentials for Micro-Competencies in Education
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At the University of Ljubljana, we lead in developing cutting-edge software for micro-credentials management in Slovenia, through our work in the European Software Skills Alliance (ESSA) and NOO Ultra projects. These initiatives have advanced methodologies for microcredentials, quality assurance, and mobility strategies. Our courses will be featured in the prestigious EQAR’s DEQAR database, establishing a new benchmark in education. This event features insights from key participants, including the University of Bologna, a vital player in the Erasmus+ student exchange program. Hear the latest updates from experts who are shaping the future of education across Europe. Click here to download the event flyer
Hourly Schedule
Where Education Meets Web3: Micro-Credentials for Micro-Competencies in Education
- 09:00 - 09:30
- Registration and Welcome Coffee
- 09:30 - 09:45
- Welcome Speech
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Speakers:
Franci Demšar, Vlado Stankovski
- 09:45 - 10:30
- Developing Micro-Competencies: Applied Methodologies for Course Design and Implementation
- This session will delve into the practical methodologies for designing and implementing micro-competencies in educational courses based on market needs. Participants will learn best practices and innovative strategies to effectively integrate these micro-credentials into their curriculum, enhancing both learner engagement and outcomes.
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Speakers:
Lara Sorrentino, Vlado Stankovski
- 10:30 - 10:45
- Coffee Break
- 10:45 - 11:45
- Strategic Course Design: Aligning with the European Qualifications Framework
- This session will explore innovative strategies in micro-course design, addressing both challenges and solutions. These courses offer small ECTS points, align with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and thereby facilitate quality control of provided upskilling and reskilling.
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Speakers:
Jana Arbeiter, Olgun Çiçek, Ruaidhri Neavyn
- 11:45 - 12:30
- Innovative Learning Approaches
- This session will explore various strategies to make education engaging and effective while reducing dropout rates.
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Speakers:
Borut Stojilković, Lana Par, Mateja Pucihar Baebler
- 12:30 - 13:30
- Lunch Break
- 13:30 - 14:15
- Integrating European Mobility Programs with Accreditation and Certification Standards
- This session will discuss policy for micro-credentials and sustainable approaches on integrating mobility programmes in higher education.
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Speakers:
Erik Martijnse, Luka Živić
- 14:15 - 15:15
- Role of Technology in Education: Case Studies and Practical Applications
- This session will focus on presentation of developed technologies like applications or prototypes for trustworthy micro-credentials management.
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Speakers:
Sergio Storari, Vlado Stankovski
- 15:15 - 15:30
- Coffee Break
- 15:30 - 16:30
- Role of Technology in Education: Case Studies and Practical Applications
- This session will focus on presentation of developed technologies like applications or prototypes for trustworthy micro-credentials management.
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Speakers:
Sergio Storari, Vlado Stankovski
- 16:30 - 16:45
- Closing remarks
Speakers
- Borut Stojilković
- Undersecretary at the Higher Education Directorate of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.
- Erik Martijnse
- Director at the Inspectorate of Education in the Netherlands.
- Franci Demšar
- Director of Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
- Jana Arbeiter
- President of Programme Committee for Micro-Credentials at University of Ljubljana.
- Lana Par
- Vice-president of European Student's Union.
- Luka Živić
- Counsellor for Education, Youth and Sport, Permanent Representation of Slovenia to the EU in Brussels.
- Mateja Pucihar Baebler
- Consultant at Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia; ICT Association of Slovenia.
- Olgun Çiçek
- International Expert on Quality Assurance, INQAAHE Board Director.
- Ruaidhri Neavyn
- Special Advisor, Higher Education Authority, Ireland.
- Vlado Stankovski
- Full Professor of Computer and Information Science, Vice Dean for Economic Affairs at University of Ljubljana.
- Sergio Storari
- ICT manager Identity and Access Management, University of Bologna
- Lara Sorrentino
- University of Bologna
Franci Demšar
Director of Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Vlado Stankovski
Full Professor of Computer and Information Science, Vice Dean for Economic Affairs at University of Ljubljana.
Lara Sorrentino
Head of Budget and General Affairs Unit - Teaching and Learning Division, University of Bologna
Jana Arbeiter
President of Programme Committee for Micro-Credentials at University of Ljubljana.
Olgun Çiçek
International Expert on Quality Assurance, INQAAHE Board Director.
Ruaidhri Neavyn
Special Advisor, Higher Education Authority, Ireland.
Borut Stojilković
Undersecretary at the Higher Education Directorate of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.
Lana Par
Vice-president of European Student's Union.
Mateja Pucihar Baebler
Consultant at Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia; ICT Association of Slovenia.
Erik Martijnse
Director at the Inspectorate of Education in the Netherlands.
Luka Živić
Counsellor for Education, Youth and Sport, Permanent Representation of Slovenia to the EU in Brussels.
Sergio Storari
ICT manager Identity and Access Management, University of Bologna
