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Explore course stories, practical Erasmus+ guidance, educational ideas and reflections on culture and society from across Europe.
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Explore the essential computer and smartphone skills that help teachers work confidently with files, email, online meetings, documents and digital safety.
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What does it mean to be ready for an uncertain future? Explore key ideas about AI, digital literacy, adaptability and wellbeing from our Kraków course.
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Understanding Academy has opened a new Erasmus+ teacher-training location in Kraków. Discover our classroom, first course week and plans for Poland.
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Travelling to Amsterdam for an Erasmus+ course? Learn how to reach the city, use public transport, book museums and prepare for your first day.
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Understand Erasmus+ teacher training, KA1 funding, eligibility, course fees, mobility documents and how to prepare for a professional development course.
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Use inclusive first-day icebreakers that build names, belonging and classroom connection without forcing learners to overshare or perform.
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Use thinking routines to make observation, interpretation, questioning, evidence and reflection visible across subjects.
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Use ten practical classroom activities to teach privacy, respectful communication, verification, digital footprints and responsible participation online.
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Travelling to Kraków for an Erasmus+ course? Learn how to reach the city from Kraków Airport, use public transport and prepare for your first day.
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See how an international group of teachers integrated critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration during a practical course in Amsterdam.
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See how educators used Amsterdam, Dutch art, classroom games and practical resources to build confidence during our Intensive English Language Course.
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A reflection on our recent Erasmus+ creativity course in Amsterdam, exploring scaffolding, active learning, technology, assessment and international exchange.
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Explore WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 through history, public space, tolerance and citizenship, with thoughtful discussion ideas for European educators.
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Learn why B1 English is usually sufficient for an Erasmus+ professional development course and how international participants can prepare with confidence.
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Discover our recent Erasmus+ course in Amsterdam, where educators from Portugal and Romania explored intercultural education, inclusion and safe classrooms.
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Educators from six European countries joined Understanding Academy courses exploring responsible AI, digital teaching and sustainable teacher wellbeing.
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