With great joy and enthusiasm, in October 2022, we successfully initiated the introductory meeting of the project 'Interactive Digital Tools in Practical Training for Vocational Education.' This project marks the beginning of a high-quality collaboration between our Secondary Vocational Polytechnic School DSA in Trnava and our Norwegian partner, Polarsirkelen Videregående Skole in Mo I Rana. The main objective of this project is to transfer and implement innovative digital methods and tools that have proven successful in Norway into the Slovak environment.

As part of this initiative, we have set several ambitious goals:

·       Enhance the didactic skills of teachers and trainers in practical vocational education using digital technologies.

·       Expand the network of partners from both schools and develop international cooperation.

·       Transfer pedagogical experiences and innovative methods from Norway to Slovakia.

·       Build capacities for the sustainable use of innovative digital skills at both schools through training, feedback creation, and the introduction of the latest technological devices at both schools.

Our intention is to improve the quality of teaching, enhance digital competence, and strengthen student engagement through new educational methods. This project is the first step towards a sustainable and innovative educational environment not only in our school but also in vocational education throughout Slovakia. We are convinced that the collaboration with our Norwegian partner will enable us to gain new knowledge and experiences that we will carry into the future.