Fourth Steering Committee Meeting and Second Short Staff Training Event in Reykjavik: Advancing the eSleep_dHealth Project
As a part of the eSleep_dHealth project and the Work Package 3 Design of Social Innovation Toolkit for Digital Sleep Medicine, NetHub and Reykjavik University organized and coordinated the Second short staff learning and training on fostering the social innovation and Social Innovation Toolkit for Digital Literacy and Inclusive Digital Interventions in Sleep Medicine. Alongside the training, partners also organized the Fourth Steering Committee meeting. The meeting and training took place from June 19th to June 21st in Reykjavik, Iceland. The main goal was to overview project activities and progress and raise staff competencies for developing the Toolkit and defining steps for Social Innovation Incubator implementation. The partners also took advantage of this gathering to work intensively on the Open Educational Resources (OERs) by filming the video materials to ensure accessible, high-quality educational content.
The event commenced with the fourth Steering Committee meeting that was utilized to present Project Management activities to the partners. Gina Bilankov from NetHub and Goran Pažin from IPEMED presented a comprehensive document summarizing all past activities and those planned for the upcoming period. Additionally, the creation of the mid-report was announced, with a request for partner feedback in the forthcoming weeks once again emphasizing the importance of collaboration, which has been a cornerstone of the project from the beginning.
Following the Steering Committee meeting, partners discussed and finalized the schedule for recording OER videos over the following days. They concluded the day with a brief communication training session conducted by the Project Coach, Branka Bernard. The main goal was to enhance speech delivery skills and prepare the partners for effective video presentations.
The second day marked the beginning of the main training activities. Maja Čurković from NetHub delivered an engaging introductory lecture on innovation and social innovation incubators, setting the stage for the subsequent focus groups. Following this lecture, Marko Mimica presented UniStart, a student entrepreneurship program at the University of Split, as an example of social innovation incubator best practice.
The focus groups, comprising students and professors, were instrumental in defining the collaborative steps necessary for the successful implementation of the incubator. The focus groups provided a unique opportunity to gain insights into the specific needs of students and the perspectives of professors on what the incubator should offer. Students highlighted their requirements for practical, hands-on experiences and accessible resources that could support their learning and professional development. Professors shared their views on the essential components of the incubator, emphasizing the importance of structured guidance, innovative teaching methods, and tools that could enhance the learning experience. This dialogue was crucial in shaping a comprehensive and effective incubator strategy that aligns with the expectations and needs of both students and professors. Based on the conclusions from the focus groups, a Drawing Map exercise was conducted in which participants collaboratively mapped out step-by-step how the incubator should be implemented for end-users (students). The interactive sessions provided valuable insights and fostered a spirit of cooperation among all participants.
In addition to the scheduled training activities, the partners also focused on recording OER videos throughout the second day. Firstly, Branka Bernard led vocal warm-up exercises, followed by the recording of OER videos for each module of the eSleep_dHealth curriculum.
On the final day, the third part of the training focused on finalizing agreements related to the incubator. The participants collaboratively defined a timeline for the incubator’s implementation activities, ensuring a structured approach to achieve project objectives, as well as platforms for the implementation of the incubator (Moodle) and open-source access to the materials (EDUCA).
Additionally, all participants actively contributed to recording a promotional video for the Project. They collaboratively developed a script and proceeded with the recording. This video serves not only to promote the Project’s objectives and achievements but also to attract students to participate in the developed program. The video highlights the innovation and impact of the Project, aiming to engage a broader audience of potential participants.
The Second Short Staff Learning and Training event in Reykjavik was a resounding success, marking a pivotal milestone in the eSleep_dHealth project. The dedication and teamwork of all involved have set a strong foundation for the next phases of the Project.
We look forward to continuing this journey together and achieving our shared goals in advancing digital sleep medicine through social innovation. Wake up it’s time for sleep!