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CONFIRMED COURSES
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Course title | Date | Duration | Location | Confirmed | Registration |
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STEAM - adding Art to STEM with creative ideas | 23/09/2024 | 6 days | Varaždin, Croatia | CONFIRMED | REGISTER HERE |
Digital classroom - ICT tools in the palm of your hand | 21/10/2024 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | CONFIRMED | REGISTER HERE |
Sustainable schools: A step-by-step approach | 28/10/2024 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | CONFIRMED | REGISTER HERE |
About Us
Travel & Learn provides Erasmus+ courses for educators at the most beautiful locations in Croatia, wonderful islands, coastal cities with long history, tradition and captivating nature. Our team of experienced course leaders will deliver a memorable course with the help of local guides who will show you the hidden gems of Croatia. Register for our courses today and choose among nine categories and more than thirty courses. Let's travel and learn - together!
Travel & Learn offers a wide range of courses at seven locations in Croatia for educators (individuals and groups) who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in the following categories:
Our mission
OUR MISSION
Travel & Learn: To provide courses for educators that deliver a truly inspiring learning experience.
OUR VISION
Travel & Learn is a leader in delivering high quality courses for educators to improve their teaching strategies, enhance their skills and support professional development in general.
OUR VALUES
Professionalism, creativity, informed practices, high quality standards, collaboration, optimism
Tomislav Pavlović
Tomislav Pavlović is a school principal at the Ludina Primary School. He holds an MA in Education from Zagreb University and has 20+ years of experience working in the classroom. Until recently he was a teacher advisor at the same school. As an
eTwinning and Erasmus+
ambassador, he implements and coordinates school projects and organizes conferences for teachers. As a project coordinator, he has been involved
in educational projects for more than fifteen years and has strong experience in the full
cycle of projects, from project development to project evaluation. He acquired competencies in designing and implementing online courses, and received a certificate in e-Management. He was team leader in the project about introducing entrepreneurship in primary schools and is the co-author of the textbook for pupils.
eTwinning and Erasmus+
ambassador, he implements and coordinates school projects and organizes conferences for teachers. As a project coordinator, he has been involved
in educational projects for more than fifteen years and has strong experience in the full
cycle of projects, from project development to project evaluation. He acquired competencies in designing and implementing online courses, and received a certificate in e-Management. He was team leader in the project about introducing entrepreneurship in primary schools and is the co-author of the textbook for pupils.
PH.D. Nataša Ljubić Klemše
Nataša Ljubić Klemše is a certified teacher trainer, Educational Digital Influencer. She has an M.Ed. from the University of Zagreb. She works in a primary school in Bjelovar, Croatia, as a teacher advisor. Nataša is a certified ECDL teacher. She has been an eTwinning and an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Ambassador since 2014. She holds a British Council certificate at the highest level of ICT skills integration. Nataša was a
mentor in the Comenius Assistant Exchange Programme in 2013. She has experience in coordinating numerous Erasmus+ projects. Nataša has been contributing to the educational magazine Bjelovar Teacher as an author since 2017. During the implementation of
Curricular Reform in Croatia Nataša was a member of the mentor team as the leader of the primary school subjects team and a teacher educator throughout Croatia. Currently she works as an OPD mentor and instructional designer in the national project e-schools, where she designs virtual workshops, prepares e-courses and designs educational content. Nataša is the author of several textbooks for primary school subjects (IT and mathematics) at
the national level.
mentor in the Comenius Assistant Exchange Programme in 2013. She has experience in coordinating numerous Erasmus+ projects. Nataša has been contributing to the educational magazine Bjelovar Teacher as an author since 2017. During the implementation of
Curricular Reform in Croatia Nataša was a member of the mentor team as the leader of the primary school subjects team and a teacher educator throughout Croatia. Currently she works as an OPD mentor and instructional designer in the national project e-schools, where she designs virtual workshops, prepares e-courses and designs educational content. Nataša is the author of several textbooks for primary school subjects (IT and mathematics) at
the national level.
Matija Krmek
Matija holds a degree in dual specializations in education and IT
from Zagreb University. He is a school network administrator and participant in several
Erasmus+ projects. He has experience in online course creation for combined classrooms. He is currently involved in a project about the validation of non-formal
learning in primary schools. Cross-curricular activities and building learning scenarios are some of his key interests.
Matija also plays musical instruments in a band. He is well-connected in his community and helps with the development
of support for network members.
from Zagreb University. He is a school network administrator and participant in several
Erasmus+ projects. He has experience in online course creation for combined classrooms. He is currently involved in a project about the validation of non-formal
learning in primary schools. Cross-curricular activities and building learning scenarios are some of his key interests.
Matija also plays musical instruments in a band. He is well-connected in his community and helps with the development
of support for network members.
Ivana Pavlović
Ivana Pavlović holds a degree in Primary Education from Zagreb University. She has been involved in educational projects for more than eighteen years. She is a member of the school Erasmus+ ambassador team. She holds a certificate in Teaching Intercultural Communication. She participated in several Erasmus+ projects as the workshop leader for pupils. As an active member of the eTwinning community she organised workshops for teachers. She is a recipient of the Best Teacher Award for 2019 on the national level. She was a mentor in virtual classrooms in the comprehensive curricular reform experimental program „School for Life“ in Croatia.
Ivona Glavica
Ivona Glavica holds a degree in the field of business economy from Business school Libertas. She has experience in hotel management and different positions in sales in insurance companies.
While working as an engineer assistant she gained new skills participating in courses about product analysis, which best depicts her constant desire for life-long learning.
Ivona is a certified computer administrator with versatile skills related to online marketing, as she manages profiles of several social networks related to accommodation in tourism.
While working as an engineer assistant she gained new skills participating in courses about product analysis, which best depicts her constant desire for life-long learning.
Ivona is a certified computer administrator with versatile skills related to online marketing, as she manages profiles of several social networks related to accommodation in tourism.
Dr. Camille Vardy
Dr. Camille Vardy has been in clinical practice in the field of functional medicine and nutrition for 28 years. She taught medicine for over 20 years. Her specialties include immunology, endocrinology, neurochemistry, psychology, environmental illness and detoxification, internal medicine, genetics, and optimum aging. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She has taught English, mathematics, business management and negotiation and is a native speaker of English, with Croatian heritage, residing in Silicon Valley California, US.
Zoran Vidaković
Zoran is a primary subject and art teacher. He graduated from the University of Zagreb - Department of Pedagogical Sciences in Petrinja and obtained a master's degree in education.
In 2006, he completed additional studies at the Pedagogical University in Čakovec, where he obtained the title of B.Sc. teacher with an extended programme in Fine Arts. In 2011 he was appointed as teacher mentor.
Since 2001 he has worked as a teacher at Đurđevac Primary School and since 2014 he has worked as an art teacher in regular classes as well as with students with disabilities at the same school.
Since 2005, he has been the head of creative workshops at the Association for the Support of People with Intellectual Disabilities Đurđevac (now known as the Little Prince Đurđevac Association). He is actively engaged in researching the artistic possibilities of hand-bound books and exhibits his works in libraries and galleries in the Republic of Croatia.
Since 2009, he has participated in the project "Let us make our own books" as an author and leader of numerous hand-bound bookbinding workshops for children and adults in schools and libraries throughout the Republic of Croatia.
For two years he attended the Stop Animation course at the School of Media Culture "Dr. Ante Peterlić" - a course approved and verified by the Agency for Education and the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia. For many years, he has been making puppets, wallpapers and recording short stop animations with his students during free activities.
He has held many workshops for teachers and children throughout the Republic of Croatia.
In 2006, he completed additional studies at the Pedagogical University in Čakovec, where he obtained the title of B.Sc. teacher with an extended programme in Fine Arts. In 2011 he was appointed as teacher mentor.
Since 2001 he has worked as a teacher at Đurđevac Primary School and since 2014 he has worked as an art teacher in regular classes as well as with students with disabilities at the same school.
Since 2005, he has been the head of creative workshops at the Association for the Support of People with Intellectual Disabilities Đurđevac (now known as the Little Prince Đurđevac Association). He is actively engaged in researching the artistic possibilities of hand-bound books and exhibits his works in libraries and galleries in the Republic of Croatia.
Since 2009, he has participated in the project "Let us make our own books" as an author and leader of numerous hand-bound bookbinding workshops for children and adults in schools and libraries throughout the Republic of Croatia.
For two years he attended the Stop Animation course at the School of Media Culture "Dr. Ante Peterlić" - a course approved and verified by the Agency for Education and the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia. For many years, he has been making puppets, wallpapers and recording short stop animations with his students during free activities.
He has held many workshops for teachers and children throughout the Republic of Croatia.
Dejan Šiptar
Dejan has been a school librarian for the past 11 year and has no intention of stopping. His interests and expertise range from reading, storytelling, gamification, media literacy, cycling and hiking. This former scout has still retained his skills and love of nature, and loves spending sunny days on a path to reach a wonderful viewpoint.
Damir Belavić
Damir has been teaching mathematics in elementary school for 20 years. His passion for teaching is manifested through continuous research and application of new learning methods. Damir was one of the pioneers in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom, introducing it into his curriculum from the very beginning.
Actively participating in Erasmus projects for the past 10 years, Damir gained rich international experience and applied it in his teaching. By participating in national projects for the improvement of education, Damir was one of the authors of digital mathematics textbooks and also contributed to the creation of digital educational materials.
His engagement does not end only at the practical level; Damir is the author of teaching scenarios, a consultant for ICT technology, and the author of a series of workshops and short presentations on the topic of education modernization. His commitment to innovation and continuous education makes him a role model for his colleagues and an inspiration to his students.
Actively participating in Erasmus projects for the past 10 years, Damir gained rich international experience and applied it in his teaching. By participating in national projects for the improvement of education, Damir was one of the authors of digital mathematics textbooks and also contributed to the creation of digital educational materials.
His engagement does not end only at the practical level; Damir is the author of teaching scenarios, a consultant for ICT technology, and the author of a series of workshops and short presentations on the topic of education modernization. His commitment to innovation and continuous education makes him a role model for his colleagues and an inspiration to his students.
Ena Sabolić
Ena holds a degree with dual specializations in education and IT from Zagreb University. After University, she specialized in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and is currently a holder of a BCBA licence. This lead to experience in working with children with disabilities, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also specializes in educating parents and other stakeholders in children developmental environment about behavioral principles and methods.She currently teaches computer science to children aged six to ten and is also part of a technical support team for teachers in the school.
In the classroom her main focus is child behavior in the digital world, putting strong focus on logic tasks from the earliest ages. She is a part of Erasmus+ team and has experience with Erasmus+ courses. She is an advocate for a better education for teachers and pupils on the topic of mental health.
In the classroom her main focus is child behavior in the digital world, putting strong focus on logic tasks from the earliest ages. She is a part of Erasmus+ team and has experience with Erasmus+ courses. She is an advocate for a better education for teachers and pupils on the topic of mental health.
PH.D. Davor Špoljar
Dr. Davor Špoljar is a director of Pregrada Public Open University and Acting Director of Pregrada Municipal Museum. He holds a PhD Degree in Archaeology from University of Ljubljana, Slovenia as well as MA and BA Degrees from University of Zagreb, Croatia and additional education and training certificates from 20 countries. With more than 10+ years of experience in the areas of cultural heritage, EU programmes and funds, museums and adult education, he gained the profound knowledge and skills in both sectors of culture and education. After years of coordination of mobility consortium, several Erasmus+ KA1, KA2 and Accreditation projects, he was appointed as an Erasmus+ Ambassador for Croatia in the field of Adult Education. Besides his job, he works for the European Commission as a Team Europe Direct Member and for Krapina-Zagorje County as a President of the Council for Culture. He is active in the NGO sector and serves as the Executive Board Member of Croatian Museum Association and member of other associations including ICOM. In his free time, he likes to work in his family’s vineyard and makes hiking tours in the mountains of Croatia and Slovenia.
Suzana Delić
Suzana is a teacher-counselor, has a Master’s Degree in Primary Education and Informatics. She works at Primary School Horvati where she also represents Erasmus+ projects as a project coordinator. Suzana is an eTwinning Ambassador as well as the ambassador of the “This is our time” project and one of the founders of the Global VC Education Group. She has been using videoconferencing as a learning method for 15 years. She is a workshop leader and leader of Learning events. Suzana is a Croatian Language textbook author as well as creator of the digital content for the Croatian Language and Mathematics.
Marko Brajković
Marko is a Croatian language and literature professor with extensive experience in teaching
at elementary school level, currently employed as the principal of an elementary school. Since 2013,
he has been actively involved in projects implementing information and communication technology in
the educational process, serving as project leader, project partner, and lecturer. He has conducted
numerous workshops at county, national, and international levels and has participated in domestic and
international conferences on the challenges of technology integration in education.
Since 2018, he has been an external collaborator with Školska knjiga d.d. and the author of digital
educational content for textbook sets "Snaga riječi" and "Naš hrvatski." Since 2020, he has been an
ambassador for the eTwinning and Erasmus+ programs at the Agency for Mobility and EU Projects,
receiving two European awards for best eTwinning projects. During the implementation of the project
"e-Schools: Comprehensive computerization of school and teaching processes to create digitally
mature schools for the 21st century," he served as the head author for the development of EduBlic -
short digital content for independent learning, as well as a lecturer in webinars and live workshops.
at elementary school level, currently employed as the principal of an elementary school. Since 2013,
he has been actively involved in projects implementing information and communication technology in
the educational process, serving as project leader, project partner, and lecturer. He has conducted
numerous workshops at county, national, and international levels and has participated in domestic and
international conferences on the challenges of technology integration in education.
Since 2018, he has been an external collaborator with Školska knjiga d.d. and the author of digital
educational content for textbook sets "Snaga riječi" and "Naš hrvatski." Since 2020, he has been an
ambassador for the eTwinning and Erasmus+ programs at the Agency for Mobility and EU Projects,
receiving two European awards for best eTwinning projects. During the implementation of the project
"e-Schools: Comprehensive computerization of school and teaching processes to create digitally
mature schools for the 21st century," he served as the head author for the development of EduBlic -
short digital content for independent learning, as well as a lecturer in webinars and live workshops.
Lucija Goja
Lucija is a dedicated and versatile educator with a strong background in teaching and language instruction. She graduated with a degree in Italian Language and Literature and has since devoted her career to fostering a love for languages and supporting students with diverse needs.
From 2015 to 2023, Lucija worked as an Italian language teacher, successfully conducting courses for adults and organizing engaging playgroups for children. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to her students helped promote the Italian language and culture within the community.
Lucija also gained valuable experience as a teaching assistant from 2018 to 2024. In this role, she provided direct support to a student with developmental difficulties, ensuring they could fully participate in classroom activities and achieve their academic goals. Her patience and commitment significantly contributed to the student’s progress and well-being.
In addition to her work in education, Lucija has experience in the tourism industry. She worked as a seasonal clerk from 2018 to 2021. As a shift leader, she was responsible for guest check-ins and check-outs, managing cashier and office duties, and providing currency exchange services. Her excellent communication skills and attention to detail ensured that guests received accurate and helpful tourist information.
Lucija’s teaching experience also includes an internship from 2017 to 2018, where she conducted Italian language classes. Additionally, she served as a substitute teacher in 2015, teaching Italian in multiple classes and adapting quickly to the needs of each class.
Her early career included roles as a receptionist from 2007 to 2015. She started as a second receptionist and was promoted to head receptionist in 2011. Her responsibilities included providing tourist information, managing check-ins, and handling currency exchange services.
Lucija is fluent in several languages and has developed excellent communication skills through her work experience, particularly in conducting courses for children and adults. Her organizational abilities are demonstrated by her role as a shift leader at reception, organizing Italian language playgroups for children, and promoting language activities in kindergartens and primary schools during cultural events. In her free time, Lucija enjoys traveling, reading books, volunteering, fitness, music, and conducting creative workshops with children. Her passion for education and dedication to her students make her a valuable asset to any educational institution.
From 2015 to 2023, Lucija worked as an Italian language teacher, successfully conducting courses for adults and organizing engaging playgroups for children. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to her students helped promote the Italian language and culture within the community.
Lucija also gained valuable experience as a teaching assistant from 2018 to 2024. In this role, she provided direct support to a student with developmental difficulties, ensuring they could fully participate in classroom activities and achieve their academic goals. Her patience and commitment significantly contributed to the student’s progress and well-being.
In addition to her work in education, Lucija has experience in the tourism industry. She worked as a seasonal clerk from 2018 to 2021. As a shift leader, she was responsible for guest check-ins and check-outs, managing cashier and office duties, and providing currency exchange services. Her excellent communication skills and attention to detail ensured that guests received accurate and helpful tourist information.
Lucija’s teaching experience also includes an internship from 2017 to 2018, where she conducted Italian language classes. Additionally, she served as a substitute teacher in 2015, teaching Italian in multiple classes and adapting quickly to the needs of each class.
Her early career included roles as a receptionist from 2007 to 2015. She started as a second receptionist and was promoted to head receptionist in 2011. Her responsibilities included providing tourist information, managing check-ins, and handling currency exchange services.
Lucija is fluent in several languages and has developed excellent communication skills through her work experience, particularly in conducting courses for children and adults. Her organizational abilities are demonstrated by her role as a shift leader at reception, organizing Italian language playgroups for children, and promoting language activities in kindergartens and primary schools during cultural events. In her free time, Lucija enjoys traveling, reading books, volunteering, fitness, music, and conducting creative workshops with children. Her passion for education and dedication to her students make her a valuable asset to any educational institution.
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