What comes after data collection? – The birth of the bridge training program

The insights gained from our international survey painted a clear picture: generational gaps in the teaching profession go far beyond digital skills. Based on the responses, the most pressing challenges faced by teachers today include:

• Communication gaps across generations

• Differing approaches to technology and teaching methods

• Burnout, stress, and feelings of professional isolation

These findings became the foundation for the BridGE training program, designed to support teachers through a new, holistic approach. The program is built on three key pillars:

Emotional Intelligence

Understanding and managing our own emotions – and those of others – to improve connection and collaboration in the classroom.

Mindfulness

Preventing burnout and restoring balance through presence, reflection, and stress-reducing techniques.

Digital Tools & Artificial Intelligence

Leveraging technology not just for teaching, but for building bridges between educators of different generations.

The goal of the BridGE program goes beyond transferring technical knowledge. It aims to create a shared language where both younger and more experienced teachers can feel at home – and feel heard.

More than a training, BridGE is a toolkit for restarting dialogue between teaching generations. And this is only the beginning.

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