It’s a wrap! The 2024 European Innovation Days in History Education bought researchers, educators, policy-makers and creatives together for three inspiring days filled with new ways to teach history that foster peace and democracy!
Dr. Foteini Venieri was in Strasbourg to present the findings of her latest research into the digital transition of museum theatre, which was funded by the #HISTOLAB fellowship programme: a joint project between the European Union and the Council of Europe.
She spoke about the distance learning programme ‘I am Pilar!’, which Heterotopia recently implemented in collaboration with the Μορφωτικό Ίδρυμα Εθνικής Τραπέζης – ΜΙΕΤ (Cultural Foundation of NBG) and Museotek, with the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The Observatory on History Teaching in Europe and HISTOLAB are complementary and connected projects that cover an extensive set of priorities centred on quality history education and the importance it yields for future generations. HISTOLAB covers the 46 member states of the Council of Europe.
The Observatory establishes how history is currently being taught in its member states to provide factual information for the exchange of knowledge and good practices. HISTOLAB focuses on the potential for evolution in history education, and shines a light on innovative initiatives in teaching practices, research, and academia.
HISTOLAB seeks to reinvigorate the field of history education by bringing together innovative ideas on how to improve the teaching of history. From research, to teacher training initiatives, to advances in technology, the means for creativity and creation are abundant, and there is no reason why the teaching of history cannot evolve at the same rate as other school subjects, such as science or mathematics.
