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The project Teaching Critical Thinking in Science through Nanolearning and Virtual Exchange Principles (NANO-THINK) is innovative and forward-thinking with the aim to design a new learning program on critical thinking in science education.
A combination of the newest virtual learning methods, especially the nano-learning approach, the project aims to create an inspiring and manageable learning experience for students of different study backgrounds.
At the heart of the NANO-THINK project, we cherish a commitment to high-quality, student-centered education. We develop the program carefully and with the long-term vision of ECTS accreditation. This will ensure rigorous academic standards of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System and the sustainability of the project. With this focus, the project team closely collaborates with experts, including their expertise and insights into the shaping of the program that will truly meet both academic expectations and students’ needs.
The NANO-THINK team brings together experts from STEM, medicine and socio-humanistic sciences to help ensure the program not only deepens critical thinking skills, but also encourages a wide reflection, dialogue, and critical engagement with real-world topics. Together, we’re building a program that inspires curiosity and strengthens the confidence to think critically about the world.
Kick off
Kick off and beginning of the project implementation – formation of the quality assurance and project management boards
Plans
Creation of project management, quality assurance and dissemination plans
Website
Fully functional website
Online platform
Creation of online platform for virtual program on critical thinking
Gap analysis
Completed compared gap analysis of the state of critical thinking at HEIs in the participating states, based on the surveys distributed to students and academic staff
Devised strategy
Devised strategy for project sustainability
Training program
Start of the training program for academic staff created based on the literature review and GAP analysis
E-teaching material
E-teaching material prepared for the trainings
Curriculum
Curriculum for the program Critical Thinking in Science created
Completed training
Completed trainings for academic staff
Enrollment
Students enroll in and finish Critical Thinking in Science course
Deadline for enrollment
Deadline for students enrolling and finish Critical Thinking in Science course
Final event
Final dissemination event