https://inbetaphysio.com/2024/07/26/37-blended-intensive-programmes-in-physiotherapy-education/
In this episode of the In Beta podcast, Ben and I spoke to Antonio Lopes about Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), an innovative approach to international education within the European Union’s Erasmus+ framework. BIPs are short-term, intensive courses that combine physical mobility with a virtual component, fostering collaboration between higher education institutions across Europe.
Antonio recently completed the coordination of four back-to-back BIPs on the topics of Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, Innovative Learning and Teaching, and Global Health. In this conversation, we covered the importance of careful planning, partner selection, and logistical coordination in successfully implementing these programmes.
We also touch on the broader implications of initiatives like the BIPs, including their role in fostering a sense of European identity among participants and contributing to the internationalisation of higher education institutions. And we conclude with reflections on the potential of BIPs to create lasting impacts on education and professional development in physiotherapy and beyond.