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THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT ON EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION IN THE WORLD OF TRAINING
Didacta Italia is the annual event that, since 2017, transforms Florence into the European capital of educational innovation for three days, offering:
• A place to meet and discuss the world of education today and tomorrow; • A meeting point for all its actors: schools, companies, institutions, associations, teachers, school principals, and school operators; • Exhibition areas dedicated to companies and the latest innovations in the school sector; • Rooms dedicated to training.
The Exhibitor Program of Didacta Italia is divided into:
- Exhibitor Program curated by the exhibiting companies
- University and Higher Education Program curated by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI)
The exhibitions most in line with the objectives of the University of Turin and the Teaching and Learning Center are listed at the bottom of the drop-down menu with the respective days, times, and speakers.
In the event "University Teacher Training: from pathways for new hires to the competencies of teaching professionalism" on March 14, Prof. Emanuela Torre, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center of Turin, will speak, while Prof. Barbara Bruschi, President of the TLC Board of Directors and Vice-Rector for Teaching at UniTo, will moderate the event "Student Voice Experiences."
📅 From March 12 to 14, 2025
📍 Fortezza da Basso, Florence
🕘 Opening hours:
March 12-13: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
March 14: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Info and tickets: https://fieradidacta.indire.it/it/ticket/
DATE: March 13 - 09:30 - 11:00
DURATION: 90 MIN
The panel introduces the topic of Microcredentials, which, within the framework of the Digital Education Hub, leads to the establishment of the Unified Observatory for Microcredentials. The Observatory is created to monitor and guide the development of microcredentials in the Italian education system. Through three key strategic lines – adoption of advanced technological infrastructures, quality assurance, and integration into academic and professional pathways – the Observatory promotes transparency and international recognition of microcredentials, fostering a more flexible education aligned with the needs of the labor market and lifelong learning.
Maximum Capacity: 70
Organizer: MUR - CRUI
Location: U1 Fureria - Basilica
Speakers:
- Tommaso Minerva (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - National Coordinator of Digital Education Hub Edunext)
- Fortunato Musella (University of Naples Federico II - National Coordinator of Digital Education Hub Alma)
- Susanna Sancassani (Polytechnic University of Milan - National Coordinator of Digital Education Hub Edvance)
DATE: March 13 - 11:00 - 12:30
DURATION: 90 MIN
The event aims to present the activities and objectives of the Digital Education Hub ALMA, which addresses the growing need for innovation in university education, in a global context where digitalization and new AI technologies play a central role. Comprising 14 partner universities, ALMA enhances digital resources through the definition of training paths, the sharing of best practices, and the adoption of common policies to promote synergies and operational integrations. The network also benefits from the contribution of public entities, publishers, foundations, associations, and companies to identify training needs and enhance the offering of digital programs. The presentations will focus on ALMA's educational offerings, digital teaching innovation, teacher training, and the use of Artificial Intelligence for online learning.
Location: U1 Fureria - Basilica
Organized by DEH ALMA
Chair: Fortunato Musella, Full Professor and Director of Federica WebLearning, University of Naples Federico II
- Tania Melchionna, Technical Director of the Federica WebLearning Center, University of Naples Federico II
- Ersilia Barbato, Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Teaching, University of Rome La Sapienza
- Maria Ranieri, Full Professor, University of Florence
- Federica Trovalusci, Associate Professor and Director of the IaD School – Distance Education, University of Rome Tor Vergata
- Dario Da Re, Director of Digital Learning and Multimedia, University of Padua
DATE March 13 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
DURATION 90 MIN.
At the heart of digital transformation, the Edvance Digital Education Hub, coordinated by Politecnico di Milano, charts a course for a future where technology, data and sustainability converge to create value. This panel brings together experts from various disciplinary perspectives to explore how to develop and apply advanced digital skills in strategic areas, from artificial intelligence and data literacy to practices for a sustainable digital ecosystem.
Maximum Capacity: 70
Organizer MUR - CRUI
Location U1 Fureria - Basilica
Speakers
Moderator: Susanna Sancassani - Head of Unit METID - Politecnico di Milano
Gianni Fenu Full Professor of Computer Science - Deputy Pro-rector University of Cagliari. Giacomo Fiumara - Associate Professor of Computer Science - University of Messina. Marina Marchisio Conte - Full Professor of Complementary Mathematics and Rector's Delegate for Digital Education - University of Turin. Chiara Panciroli - Full Professor of General Didactics and Educational Technology - University of Bologna. Teresa Scantamburlo - Researcher - Ca' Foscari University of Venice.a
DATE: March 14 - 09:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DURATION: 90 MIN.
The panel discussion will be divided into two groups that will address the following topics, “The training of new hires” and “The competencies of teaching professionalism.” In the first group, the lecturers who will speak, starting from the experiences of their universities, will address issues related to the topics on which to base training and whether or not the training is mandatory. In the second group, they will discuss what competency framework and tools for the enhancement of teaching professionalism.
Location U1 Fureria - Basilica
Speakers
Coordinator: Luisa Amenta Palermo, Speakers: Giovanna Del Gobbo - University of Florence, Antonella Lotti - University of Foggia, Federica Brambilla - Polytechnic of Milan, Marina De Rossi - University of Padua, Riccardo Faccini - University of La Sapienza, Alessandra Romano - University of Siena, Emanuela Torre - University of Turin, Massimiliano Costa - University of Ca' Foscari
DATE: March 14 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: U1 Fureria - Basilica
The panel discussion will present some experiences of Student Voice conducted in Italian universities. Student Voice is a teaching methodology with a participatory democracy approach, essential for a “new” education. This method revises the way of teaching, focusing on cooperation and inclusion. It is essential to listen to students and involve them in decisions regarding their educational journey. The students, through the implementation of transversal and specialized skills, accompany the participants in a process of personal and professional growth that aims to enhance the knowledge already learned, in different fields of knowledge, and the aptitudes of each individual to detect the needs of the community in which they study and propose initiatives to benefit the socio-physical and relational environment of the university and city community.
Speakers
Coordinator: Barbara Bruschi
Speakers: Massimo Benedetti, Giorgia Pasquali - University of Florence; Cinzia Novara - University of Palermo; Luca Giliberti, Annavittoria Sarli, Michela Semprebon - University of Parma; Anna Serbati - University of Trento
DATE: March 14 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LENGTH: 90 MIN.
The panel discussion will address the following topics: PBL, Debate and Service Learning. Starting from the experiences of their Universities, the faculty speakers, will address issues related to how teaching changes with the use of these methodologies and the expected results, highlighting their advantages and criticalities.
Location U1 Fureria - Basilica
Speakers
Coordinator: Fabrizio BraccoRelators: Filippo Gomez Paloma - Ateneo di Cassino e Lazio Meridionale, Federica Ferretti, Lorenzo Ferroni - Ateneo di Ferrara, Linda Vignozzi, Marta Pampaloni - Ateneo di Firenze, Antonella Lotti - Ateneo di Foggia, Emanuele Brianti - Ateneo di Messina, Barbara Majello - Ateneo di Napoli, Federico II, Lieta Marinelli - Ateneo di Padova, Renato Lombardo, Antonella Maria Maggio, Francesca Pedone - Ateneo di Palermo, Francesco Sansone, Andrea Pintus - Ateneo di Parma
