Digital Dynamic Cultural Dialogue (DDCD)

Third-party on-site course

The general idea of this course is immigration and social inclusion which influences the dynamic nature of our cultures. Alongside we will be looking into the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage in the digital age of globalisation and responsible use of digital technologies. The course consists of experiences, practical activities, visits, and discussions.

Last updated: 18.08.2025

Next upcoming session:

07.04.2026 - 14.04.2026

France , Guadeloupe , Sainte-Anne

Description

Day 1 – Heritage

- Digital competence
- Elements of cultural heritage
- Intangible cultural heritage
- Identity damage
- Heritage cycle

Day 2 - Shaping the culture

- What is culture?
- Some thoughts about Culture
- Culture in daily life
- The Danger of a Single Story

Day 3 - Music in culture

- Music: the cultural context
- World heritage: Gwo Ka

Day 4 - Language in culture

- Importance of the language
- The role of the language in culture
- Storytelling

Day 5 - Art in culture

- Intangible nature of crafts
- Sustainability and natural materials

Day 6 - Education systems

- National school education systems
- Inclusion of immigrants
- Inclusion of students with special educational needs

Day 7 - Traditions in culture

- Custom vs tradition
- Similarities and differences in social practices
- Nature and culture
- Social and economic value of heritage
- International projects

Day 8 - ICT and evaluation

- Presentations of learning experiences
- Comments on the choice of ICT tool
- Activity “Feedback and evaluation”

Learning objectives

- Understand the importance of a dynamic cultural heritage in the European context;
- Work in cooperation with other participants preserving the cultural heritage;
- Participate in the international and intercultural exchange.
- Explore responsible use of digital communication;
- Understand the benefits and pitfalls of media tools;
- Develop a personal activity plan how to promote opportunities for pupils and students to experience culture.

Methodology & assessment

Preparation:
Participants register on eTwinning and familiarise themselves with the platform and complete the preparation assignments on Padlets.

Implementation:
Learning through experience is the key element in our teacher professional development courses . Participants study and discuss the theoretical background of the ideas, engage in the related experiences and reflect on their personal learning. The environment is chosen to enhance the learning and experiences.

Follow-up
After the course participants will reflect on the gained knowledge and its application in their own educational environment. The trainers will provide support for collaboration between participants encouraging them to initiate partnerships projects, help to find partners and participate in international work.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course booklet including activities and theory for each session;
Reflection on Padlets;
The course is enriched by eTwinning project “Digital Dynamic Cultural Dialogue”, which serves for monitoring own learning, visibility and dissemination.

Certification details

Certificate of attendance.
Learning Agreement.
Europass mobility document on request.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

720

Euro
Course package content:

8 day course x 80 Euros = 640 Euros
Transport for 4 educational visits x 20 Euros = 80 Euros
Total package fee = 720 Euros

Travel, accommodation and meals are paid individually by participants.
We provide recommendations for accommodation.

No additional costs will be charged during the course.

THIS COURSE CAN BE ADAPTED TO 10 DAYS

Registration: cheritage100@gmail.com
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

If you have to cancel your participation after you have made the payment and received the course materials, we charge you 100 Euro administration fee. On cancellation less than 2 weeks before the course start date we charge 500 Euro. To avoid cancellation fees you can change participants or choose another available session or course. We also offer a voucher for a full amount paid. The voucher is valid for all the courses organized by Guadeloupe Experience until 31 December 2027.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more