We continue our “Meet Our Members” section with Laura Nădăban and Anca Lupei from the Arad County School Inspectorate.

Could you tell us a little bit about your organisation’s mission? 

Arad County School Inspectorate is an institution at the service of community that  offers specialized consulting services and continuing professional development programs.  Arad  County  School Inspectorate  provides the framework for personal and professional development for all the educational staff in the county, promoting innovation and pro-reforming policies.

At the same time, Arad  County  School Inspectorate militates for the respect of the students’rights and interests, according to the law in force, while ensuring, through specific means, their  safety, as well as their physical, intellectual and spiritual development.

Arad  County  School Inspectorate is committed to pursuing equity in education and to guaranteeing equal opportunities and free competition in order to attain quality education in the services it provides.

How does CRISS fit with this mission?

As a county educational public authority it is our duty and responsibility to bring to teachers’ and students’ attention everything that can add value to the educational process: teaching – learning – evaluation.

What is your role in the CRISS project?

Implementing the pilot phase in Romania. Thus 20 schools, 60 teachers and 1000 students will be involved.

In your opinion, which of the digital competences listed by the EU do you find most important? Why? 

Definitely Digi Comp 2.0!

Why? Because data literacy is crucial nowadays.

How can we make students more engaged with ICT education? 

By simply involving them them in activities that are different. The young generation is extremely attracted to everything connected to digital competences. All we need to do is make these activities exciting and interesting!

What is the most exciting aspect of taking part in CRISS for you and your organisation? 

I would say the certification system.