On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, BUILD UP hosted a webinar organised by the Architects Council of Europe (ACE) as part of the ARISE project in a series of two webinars. The webinar aimed to inform the Trainees about the ARISE e-learning platform on BIM and applied energy efficiency tools.

The ARISE Platform provides gamified micro-learning modules that are available anytime and anywhere. The short-duration learning modules offer clear and straightforward content adapted to the busy life of professionals and workers. The learning pathway can be personalised to match the skill gap of each learner. This webinar was designed for Trainees who want to discover the ARISE e-learning platform and the free content offered.

Andrew Hamilton: “The ARISE Platform, in terms of its implementation, seeks to bring a bite, an option for people to step on or step off.”

The first part of this webinar provided information by ARISE Partner and Curriculum Area Manager Construction & The Built Environment Belfast Metropolitan College, Andrew Hamilton, on the topic of “Digitalization to the Built Environment: ARISE Approach." The presentation on the digital transformation of the design and construction sector addresses the labour shortages, the new interface of upskilling training, and the benefits driven by the digitalization of the sector. Among other topics, Andrew Hamilton outlined how the ARISE Platform, in terms of its implementation, seeks to bring a bite, an option for people to step on or step off, recognising the various points of their career and educational experience to date. And also, for those with no educational experience, to bring them on board and align them to gain the skills they need to have jobs and roles across the various sectors.

Ryan Dempsey: “The ARISE Platform will focus on the deployment of different tools and teaching methods to cater for different learning styles.”

The second part was presented by ARISE partner and Researcher at TUDublin Ryan Dempsey on the topic of “ARISE e-learning platform and the microlearning contents," which are already available on the ARISE Platform website. He presented what will be offered to the user, such as that the ARISE Platform will focus on the deployment of different tools and teaching methods to cater for different learning styles. Following the first two parts, the third part of the webinar provided information about the ARISE offers presented by ARISE and Responsible for the international affairs BuildingSmart Italy - IBIMI Anna Moreno.

At the end of the session, an interactive survey showed that most of the Trainees were interested in the ARISE e-learning platform and the contents of the platform that ARISE offers. The majority were also interested in learning about ARISE platform developers and content creators, modules, module contents, badges, and certification.

The second webinar, also hosted by BUILD UP, will be run on the 21st of February from 11:00 to 12:00 (CET) and aims to inform the trainers about the ARISE e-learning platform on BIM and applied energy efficiency tools.

Are you a trainer? Keep an eye out for the ARISE second webinar in the BUILD UP events calendar.

For more information/References:

• ARISE Project: https://www.ariseproject.eu/
• ARISE Project e-learning platform: https://ariseplatform.eu/
• ARISE Course list modules: https://ariseplatform.eu/local/catalog/
• ARISE Project- Training resources for Trainees: https://ariseplatform.eu/login/index.php