The representatives of TTK UAS participated in the HEAd` Conference, an event focused on innovations in higher education.

During the conference, a poster titled Mapping OER Movements in the Field of Mathematics was presented. This presentation outlined key activities within Gate2Math project aimed at promoting the adoption and development of Open Educational Resources (OER) in mathematics. The discussion emphasized the ongoing efforts to improve access to high-quality educational resources within STEM disciplines, fostering greater inclusivity and collaboration across the academic community.

In addition to showcasing the project, the representatives actively engaged with conference participants, inviting them to join Blended Intensive Program (BIP) for students, which focuses on problem-solving in mathematics. More information about the BIP can be found here: Solving Problems Mathematically.

TTK University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with Tallinn University, hosted a significant educational event on May 30, 2024, entitled “Creating Open Educational Resources in Mathematics.” This workshop aimed to enrich the knowledge base of mathematics and statistics educators by introducing them to the innovative Gate2Math Smart Library platform and the broader scope of Open Educational Resources (OER).

Educators from various academic levels, including universities, secondary schools, and vocational institutions, participated in this one-day workshop. The sessions were designed to provide comprehensive training on the utilization and benefits of OER in teaching mathematics, which is increasingly recognized as a vital resource in the educational sector.

The workshop included detailed sessions on OER definitions, the exploration of various OER platforms, and practical activities focused on creating educational materials. Participants actively engaged in collaborative tasks, which not only allowed them to apply their new skills but also to contribute directly to the Gate2Math Smart Library. The platform, praised for its functionality and user-friendliness, served as a real-time repository for the educational objects created during the workshop.

Looking forward, the partners plan to maintain ongoing collaboration with the workshop participants. The objective is to continue developing high-quality OERs and to integrate these resources into the Gate2Math Smart Library, enriching the platform and making advanced educational tools widely accessible.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing educational resources and supports the ongoing global shift towards more open and accessible educational practices.

On June 5^th, 2024, a teachers’ training workshop was held at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, organized by TUCN representatives in the Erasmus+ Gate2Math project: Vlad Bocăneț and Florina Șerdean.

This interactive workshop focused on developing open educational resources (OER) by leveraging generative AI models and the versatile, open-source tool H5P. The session was designed to be both engaging and practical, providing hands-on opportunities for participants to explore AI-driven techniques for resource creation. Attendees were actively involved in using H5P to build digital learning materials tailored to mathematics education within an engineering framework.

During the workshop, participants collaborated closely, exchanging ideas and insights as they navigated the creation process. This productive session not only fostered a dynamic learning environment but also brought the team one step closer to the primary goal of the Gate2Math project: building a high-quality digital library of open educational resources (OER) in seven languages (German, English, Spanish, Catalan, Estonian, Portuguese, and Romanian). This library will serve as a valuable resource for teaching mathematics in engineering contexts across linguistic and cultural boundaries.