GeoCamp Iceland took part in a training event in Florence in October as part of the Acaδimia Project (https://european-acadimia.eu/), which included fifty teachers and teacher trainers from eight countries with the objective to explore and practice Creative and Inclusive Learning Methods.

Among the large group of teachers and trainers, were three participants from GeoCamp Iceland’s as well as teachers from Akurskóli and Gerðaskóli Primary Schools in Reykjanes on behalf of our organisation. 

The seminar was a vibrant hub of learning, collaboration, and exploration. For GeoCamp Iceland, it was especially rewarding to discover new ways of tackling environmental issues and STEAM topics in the classroom, presenting these challenges through the lens of nature and sustainability. Looking ahead, the project will now focus on equipping local teachers with the skills and tools to integrate these innovative methods into classrooms across Reykjanes.

“I found the trip absolutely fantastic!” shared Ragnheiður Alma Snæbjörnsdóttir from Akurskóli Primary School at the end of the five-day event. “The training sessions were highly beneficial, and networking both domestically and internationally was invaluable. We had the opportunity to explore new teaching methodologies; even familiar concepts were presented in a fresh context, making them immediately applicable in the classroom. Diverse examples were provided, allowing me to select those most suitable for my teaching practice.”
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In the group photo, GeoCamp Iceland’s team stands with project partners from the University of Iceland and teachers from Vesturbæjarskóli, Hörðuvallskóli, and Kársnesskóli Primary Schools, celebrating a successful step forward in educational innovation.

We are excited to share the highlights of the second Acadimia Project partners’ meeting, which took place on 29 - 30 May 2024 at the welcoming UCLL campus in Leuven, Belgium. The first day was filled with inspiring discussions, idea exchanges, and strategic meetings that set the stage for the next steps in our project collaboration.

The Acadimia project team, including representatives from GeoCamp Iceland, came together to evaluate the progress of our initiatives aimed at fostering creativity and inclusivity in education. The energy in the room was palpable as partners exchanged ideas and shared best practices, all with the goal of enhancing teacher training across Europe.

Special thanks goes to our generous hosts at UCLL, whose thoughtful itinerary and facilities provided an ideal setting for the meeting with productive interactions and meaningful discussions between project partners. The team is feeling motivated and ready to continue working on the exciting next phases of the project. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with our mission to make a positive impact on education!

For more information about the project please visit: https://european-acadimia.eu/

GeoCamp Iceland partners in the ACAδIMIA (European Academy of Creative and Inclusive Learning) project, with ten other project partners from eight countries. We are coming together to create а European Teacher Academy - a hub dedicated to expanding the use of creative teaching methods. ACADIMIA is a dynamic catalyst for change. It is designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively integrate creative methods in mainstream education. 

​The project will develop a Joint Curriculum on the use of Creative methods in diverse classrooms and is going to organise a series of joint teacher training activities (online workshops, Summer Campus, e-learning courses, blended learning courses, classroom-based courses etc) which will also test diverse mobility and training schemes.

You can follow the progress of the project on our website (https://european-acadimia.eu/about/) and our regular newsletters.