E-Learning platforms in Heritage Education: A strategy to preserve traditional craftsmanship

Abstract

The content of this chapter is based on the analysis of this triad - heritage, education, and ICTs. E-learning and m-learning make it possible to motivate students in the learning and teaching process. Working with ICT tools acquires importance with regard to the possibilities they offer for disseminating heritage, promoting historical learning and raising awareness of cultural diversity and its preservation.This document describes the planning phase for the development of building trades, an online platform that incorporates learning, involvement and autonomy of those interested in applying in diverse contexts and with diverse motivations the application of manual construction techniques, typical of traditional architecture of several European countries. The e-Academy of Building Trades - E-learning Platform of Traditional Craftsmanship is a transnational project answering the great need for new, innovative approaches in the education of craftsmanship related to traditional building methods.