An initiative by the Pedagogical Council to accelerate the development of teaching competencies in the contemporary world. Aligned with international best practices (CDIO), the program promotes pedagogical innovation and fostering interpersonal relationships in Higher Education.

Schedule and Sessions:

(2025/2026)

• 12 Jan 2026 – Problem Based Learning
• 05 Dez 2025 – Artificial Intelligence in Education
• 01 Out 2025 – Active Methodologies
• 16 Jul 2025 – Digital Innovation in Education
• 16 Jun 2025 – Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Monitors in Education
• 24 Fev 2025 – Capstone Projects: Learning between Academia and Society

(Archive)

• 29 Out 2024 – 1st Cycle Integrative Project: a success story
• 14 Fev 2024 – DInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
• 09 Jan 2024 – AI Tools for teaching, learning, and assessment
• 20 Jun 2023 – The importance of feedback in the teaching-learning process
• 17 Abr 2023 – PIP 2018-2023
• 14 Fev 2023 – Pedagogical Practices and Success Measures +200
• 31 Jan 2023 – Pedagogical management of Integrative Project Courses
• 17 Nov 2022 – Inaugural Session

The Transformation of the Professor’s Role

Current scenarios are transforming the professor: they cease to be merely a source of information to become a source of knowledge and inspiration. This shift requires:

• A new balance between teaching depth and breadth;
• Moving from traditional classes to spaces for collaboration and team guidance;
• Adoption of models such as CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate), which defines new standards for engineering.
  • Learn more about the CDIO Syllabus and the CDIO model.

Program Objectives

1. Contigo+ aims to provide the academic community with a reflection on:1. Pedagogical Relationship: Adapting the Professor-Student relationship to today’s reality.
   2. Inclusion: Valuing diversity as a pillar of University development.
   3. Innovation: Creating teaching strategies for challenges in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Architecture.

Format of Activities

The program consists of training activities to identify and exchange practices, including international lectures, use of digital tools, and Feedback/Feedforward practices. The activities are organized as:

• Scientific-Pedagogical Workshops: Regular sessions (at least once per semester).
• MOOCs: For online attendance.
• Departmental Events: Sessions integrated into “Department Days” (upon approval by the CP/CC).

An Integrated Program

Contigo+ is one of the three components of the strategy for Teaching Quality at Técnico, acting together with:

1. 1. Pedagogical Innovation Projects (PIP): A funding initiative for innovation in Curricular Units, promoted by the Pedagogical Council with support from the Scientific Council (CC) and Management Council (CG). The projects aim to update the teaching model (especially 1st and 2nd cycles) through active methodologies (e.g., case studies, problem-based learning, active learning, flipped classrooms, learning-based on research) and digital solutions.
2. 2. José Tribolet Award for Digital Innovation in Education (powered by Deloitte): Established in 2024, it annually distinguishes professors or teams standing out in the development and implementation of new technologies and digital methodologies in education.