GROOVE Toolkit_Final Version_090223

35 www.grooveproject.eu This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2021-1-CY01-KA220-VET-000033254] Collaboration and Networking The organization supports a culture of collaboration and communication and has processes and policies in place to enable staff and students to engage with internal and external stakeholders, share experiences and learn effectively within and beyond the organizational boundaries. SUB-ELEMENTS DESCRIPTORS Networking, sharing & collaboration is promoted 54. Networked collaboration for staff to pool expertise and share content is the norm 55. Knowledge exchange efforts are recognized 56. Students engage in effective networking 57. Participation in knowledge-exchange activities and events is promoted 58. Internal collaboration and knowledge exchange are expected A strategic approach is taken to communication A strategic approach is taken to communication 59. An explicit communication strategy is in place 60. A dynamic online presence is evident Partnerships are developed Partnerships are developed 61. A commitment to knowledge exchange through partnerships is evident 62. Staff and students are incentivized to be actively involved in partnerships Infrastructure The infrastructures of an organization play a crucial role in facilitating innovative practices and pushing the boundaries of learning spaces (physical and virtual), in a way that promotes openness and flexibility (“ any individual/group learning anywhere, anytime, using any device, with mentoring provided by anyone ”). An organization with a modern vision for "going beyond" digital learning practices requires a strong set of digital services, which must be reliable, secure, and scalable. SUB-ELEMENTS DESCRIPTORS Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces are designed for digital-age learning 63. Physical learning spaces optimize the affordances of digital-age learning 64. Virtual Learning Spaces are optimized The digital infrastructure is planned and managed 65. An Acceptable Usage Policy is in place 66. Pedagogical and technical expertise direct investments in digital technologies