Welcome to ROCKET!
ROCKET is an innovative project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships program. It seeks to develop a working concept for Critical Virtual Exchange which implements Role-Playing Games and Conflict Transformation. These novel modes of online interaction can aid participants to take on new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of issues relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In addition to students, the initiative offers educational formats aimed at teaching and administrative staff. Conceived by the universities of Göttingen, Groningen, and Uppsala, ROCKET seeks to improve European Higher Education while also connecting to local communities.
Core Concepts
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
ROCKET addresses the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as its main priority in accordance with the Erasmus+ funding line. With a focus on Higher Education, ROCKET aims to implement DEI standards on all project levels.
Critical Virtual Exchange
Virtual Exchange (VE) illustrates a teaching practice in which students from different cultures and/or locations come together in a digital space over a sustained period of time and jointly engage in educational activities, interaction, and reflection.
Role-playing
Games
Role-playing games (RPGs) are powerful pedagogical tools in which players co-create fictional scenarios while enacting characters. It is commonly used in trainings designed for learners to practice skills in addressing conflict.
Conflict Transformation
Conflict transformation is a perspective that views conflict situations as vital starting points for change processes that positively impact all parties through mutual respect, nonviolent communication, and collaboration.
Open Educational Resources
OER Materials
The ROCKET units include training and workshop materials for students, teachers and administrative staff. They are under a CC BY NC license. Each unit is also downloadable in a non-graphical accessible version.
Video Resources
This video collection is covering topics such as role-playing games, conflict transformation, critical virtual exchange, and DEI, as well as conference presentations. All videos are also available in the ROCKET YouTube Channel.
Training Resources
Three online courses are shared: the Student Virtual Exchange, the Admin Staff Training and the Teacher Training. The modules are available in three formats: Common Cartridge, Training Preview and as an accessible PDF file.
Our Values
ROCKET places special emphasis on bringing together not only three universities, but also three institutions. Pursuing a whole-school approach, the project connects students, lecturers, administrative staff, and local stakeholders. All target groups are invited to participate in the co-creation process. In an effort to humanize education, ROCKET values social and emotional learning, intercultural interaction, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Inclusion and Diversity in Higher Education
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices
- Interconnected Higher Education Systems
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