LIED was established in 2019 with the mission of supporting faculty in the digital transformation through the development of innovative projects, resources, and pedagogical practices that address emerging challenges in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a strategic unit, LIED promotes pedagogical innovation and contributes to the development of a dynamic educational program tailored to the demands of a constantly evolving society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Objectives of LIED<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Supporting the development of innovative distance learning programs, making use of information and communication technologies;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Creating and improving content for online education and open online courses (MOOCs \u2013 Massive Open Online Courses);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Promoting research in distance education by collaborating with national and international researchers;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Developing and participating in projects focused on pedagogical innovation and new learning methodologies;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Encouraging learning in collaborative environments;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Providing specialized solutions and services to the community in the field of pedagogical innovation and distance education;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Stimulating the development of academic skills among teachers;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Promoting research and training through scientific and technical events and publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Strategic Axes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
LIED\u2019s activities revolve around four key strategic pillars that guide its mission to promote quality, innovation, and research in distance education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Support for developing training programs in e-learning and blended learning formats;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Providing platforms and tools;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Creating MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses);<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LIED\u2019s activities are designed for different audiences, with specific initiatives aimed at the Polytechnic University of Tomar community as well as external organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For the IPT Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LIED supports the IPT academic community through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Assistance in developing e-learning and blended learning programs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Teacher training;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Organizing technical and scientific events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Exclusive Resources for the IPT Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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