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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<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sustainable Development Goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nStrategic 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
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDistance Learning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\u2022 Support for developing training programs in e-learning and blended learning formats;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Providing platforms and tools;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Creating MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses);<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Developing content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nPedagogical Innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\u2022 Teacher training;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Promoting technical and scientific events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nResearch and Cooperation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\u2022 Participating in national and international projects and partnerships;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Research and publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nServices and Consulting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\u2022 Training for external teachers;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Designing learning strategies;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Conducting studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nTarget Users<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
LIED\u2019s activities are designed for different audiences, with specific initiatives aimed at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (IPT) community as well as external organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor the IPT Community<\/strong><\/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
- Providing platforms and tools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher training;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Organizing technical and scientific events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Exclusive Resources for the IPT Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access to tutorials and support materials on IPT\u2019s SharePoint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Send your questions or suggestions about tech resources and collaborative tools for distance learning to: lied@ipt.pt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor External Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LIED offers specialized consulting and training services for external institutions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Training and capacity building for external teachers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Designing learning strategies tailored to different educational contexts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Conducting studies and providing technical reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Promoting research and training through scientific and technical events and publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Stimulating the development of academic skills among teachers;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Providing specialized solutions and services to the community in the field of pedagogical innovation and distance education;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Encouraging learning in collaborative environments;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Developing and participating in projects focused on pedagogical innovation and new learning methodologies;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Promoting research in distance education by collaborating with national and international researchers;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Creating and improving content for online education and open online courses (MOOCs \u2013 Massive Open Online Courses);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n