About the course
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and implement eco-friendly digital applications in educational institutions and office environments. The training will cover the theory of ecological and environmental education, green office standards, sustainable digital tools, and best practices for green digital offices within the EU framework.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to integrate sustainability into their daily office operations, reduce their ecological footprint, and contribute to a greener future through digital transformation.
What will you learn?
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand and apply ecological literacy concepts in office and educational environments.
Utilize digital tools to create an environmentally friendly workspace and reduce paper waste.
Implement sustainable waste management and biodiversity-friendly practices in their institutions.
Course Content
By the end of this course, participants will have the tools and knowledge necessary to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly digital office space that aligns with global green initiatives. Through interactive learning, hands-on implementation, and collaboration, they will be empowered to integrate ecological literacy and green office practices into their professional environments, fostering long-term positive change.
Morning (3 hours):
- Welcome and Course Overview.
- Pre-Test Application: Survey on Participants’ Current Knowledge (using SurveyMonkey).
- Module 1: Ecological Education and Literacy
- Philosophy, Theory, History, and Practice.
- Discussion and Evaluation.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Module 2: What are Green Office Standards?
- How to Become a Green Office.
• Practical Examples and Case Studies.
Morning (3 hours):
- Module 3: Using Digital Tools in Green Office Applications
- Team Collaboration Tools (e.g., Slack).
- Online Corkboard Applications (e.g., Padlet).
- Digital Post-It Notes to Prevent Paper Waste.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Module 3 (Continued):
- Cloud-Based Office Suites and Storage Applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Dropbox).
- Module 4: EU Education Space and Green Education Initiatives
• Discussion and Evaluation.
Morning (3 hours):
- Module 5: Ecological Literacy and the Concept of Eco-Institution-School-Building
- Discussion and Evaluation.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Module 6: Effective Zero Waste Management
- Techniques for Recycling, Reuse, Reduction, and Composting in Educational Institutions.
• Interactive Workshop: Zero Waste Action Plan.
Morning (3 hours):
- Module 7: Biodiversity and Environmental Protection Recommendations
- Case Studies and Group Activities.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Module 8: Ecological Footprint and Sustainable Development
- Practical Session: Calculating Ecological Footprints.
• Discussion and Evaluation.
Morning (3 hours):
- Module 9: Designing, Planning, and Implementing Eco-Friendly Digital Applications in Offices
- Participants Develop their Own Eco-Friendly Project Plans.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Module 10: Green Digital Office Practices in the EU
- Best Practices and Successful Case Studies.
- Final Discussion and Evaluation.
• Certificate Ceremony and Closing Session.
