Teachmeet Bett 2024 – Part 1 session

Eduardo Rubio Nubla: Experienced educator and coordinator at Colegio Nuestra Señora del Huerto.

Specialties: Teaching French and saxophone.

Role in Erasmus+: Key coordinator for international educational collaborations.

Beyond Teaching: Erasmus+ Evaluator, DELF examiner-corrector, Edpuzzle coach and trainer.

Technology Ambassador: Class in The Box, Quizizz, Genially, eTwinning.

eTwinning Projects: Recognized with national and European quality labels.

I am the Managing Director at the National Center for Digital Innovations in Education – Future Classroom Lab, located in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

With a passion for education and technology, me and my team of 19 passionate people, struggle to advance digital innovations in the Moldovan education system.

I hold a strong educational background, having completed my studies in the field of educational sciences. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to promoting innovative teaching practices and integrating technology into classrooms to enhance learning experiences.

As the Managing Director of the National Center for Digital Innovations in Education – Future Classroom Lab, I have been implemented different projects of digital initiatives and fostering collaboration among educators, researchers, and policymakers. My leadership skills have helped establish the center as a hub for innovative educational practices in Moldova.

Under my guidance, the Future Classroom Lab has become a dynamic space for teachers and students to explore and utilize cutting-edge educational technologies, such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, educational software, and virtual reality tools. Through various projects and initiatives, I have supported the professional development of teachers, enabling them to effectively integrate technology into their classrooms and adapt their teaching methodologies to meet the needs of the digital era.

I am a strong advocate for educational transformation, recognizing the power of digital innovation in enhancing student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity. I actively collaborate with international partners, participate in conferences, and stay updated with the latest trends in educational technology to bring valuable insights and best practices to the Moldovan education landscape.

With my leadership and expertise, I continue to drive the National Center for Digital Innovations in Education – Future Classroom Lab, towards its mission of creating a future-ready education system in Moldova, where technology is integrated into teaching and learning processes to empower students for success in the digital age.

Dr. Edward Lockhart, an esteemed educator and teacher trainer, specializes in storytelling, language teaching, and classroom innovation. With a PhD in English Teaching Methodology from Universitat Rovira i Virgili, he has significantly contributed to teacher training programs at multiple universities. Renowned for his dynamic classroom management techniques, Dr. Lockhart has effectively integrated storytelling, technology and innovative approaches into language education, inspiring both students and fellow educators

My interests are different. They include, but are not limited to educational digital technologies, innovative teaching methods and project-based teaching.

Elchin Jafarov is teaching digital skills and coding in public secondary schools in Latvia, namely Riga State German Gymnasium and Riga 89th Secondary School, while holds the leading teacher position in Information Technology Online Secondary School.

Parallel to his teacher carrier, he is the founder of Datorium –innovative EdTech organization with the largest technology and coding community for youth in the Baltics. Datorium provides STEM education in modern and engaging way to 5 thousand students in 80 schools of Latvia on weekly basis.

He received his master’s degree from Stockholm University, made a successful carrier in the financial and IT industries and has been actively lecturing in universities, including Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, BA SBF/Swiss Business School, University of Latvia.

Danijela Maurac is a mentor teacher with twenty-two years of work in education. Since 2015, she has been working as a permanent employee as a classroom teacher at Bol Primary School, Split. She worked for two years at the Center for Social Work as a family supervisor of the Center’s beneficiaries and completed an advanced course for a conciliator. Through continuous learning, participation in various seminars, webinars, competitions,… she acquired the conditions for advancement to the position of teacher mentor, which she achieved during the 2021/2022 school year. She is the coordinator of the Erasmus+ project “Cultural Bridges in Europe” at Elementary School Bol, Split, for the duration of 2020-2023. She is a member of the eTwinning community as well as EU Code Week Leading Teacher for Croatia and participates with students in various international projects for which they received quality marks. She published articles on educational portals in Croatia, but also on the EU CodeWeek and Scientix platforms.

Danijela is a teacher who believes that the school must continuously encourage students to develop student competencies that will enable them to apply the acquired knowledge in everyday life.

Lecturer of Chemistry and Mathematics, Teacher educator, Viikki Teacher Training School of University of Helsinki in Finland, also doctoral student in UH.

Ari Myllyviitais the Creator and Administrator of the largest online forum for Finnish chemistry treachers (CoP in Facebook). He is also the member of the board of The Finnish Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Informatics. Ari is a book writer – First editable e-book in chemistry, Orbital -serie, for high school chemistry. Ari is censor in the Matriculation Examination Board´s chemistry section. Ari has been more involved in several international, national projects and development processes. Ari is keen on mentoring, ICT and social media in science and specially in chemistry education.

Webpage: www.myllyviita.fi.

Dr. Teresita Gravina, a passionate science teacher in upper secondary school, is also Italy’s Europeana and Scientix Ambassador. She graduated with Honors in Geological Science from the University Federico II of Naples in 2001 and earned a PhD in Earth Science in 2006, focusing on the dynamics of pyroclastic density currents’ fluidization phenomena. Actively engaged in the European Geological Union’s Committee on Education and the Italian Association of Science Teachers (ANISN), she wears multiple hats in the science community.

Currently pursuing another PhD in Earth Science Education, Teresita is a lifelong learner, always eager to explore and share the wonders of science.