Play. Learn. Grow Greener with EcoTrade.
Turn learning into an adventure! Discover EcoTrade - a co-created educational board game
that helps students and trainers explore sustainable trade through play.
About EcoTrade
Transforming vocational education through innovative game-based learning that makes sustainable international trade accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all students.
Our Mission
To revolutionize vocational education by developing innovative game-based learning tools that engage VET students in sustainable international trade practices while fostering inclusion and environmental awareness through interactive experiences.
Our Vision
A future where every VET student, regardless of background, has access to engaging, practical education that prepares them for sustainable careers in international trade while promoting environmental responsibility and social inclusion.
Our Innovative Approach
EcoTrade combines cutting-edge educational methodology with real-world application to create transformative learning experiences.
Game-Based Learning
Interactive board game simulations that make complex international trade concepts accessible and engaging through hands-on experience.
Sustainability Focus
Integrated environmental awareness that teaches students the real-world impact of trade decisions on our planet's future.
Inclusive Design
Specially crafted to welcome and empower students from disadvantaged and migrant backgrounds, ensuring no one is left behind.
About the Project
Co-Create EcoTrade: Collaborative Learning for Sustainable VET Education
EcoTrade is an Erasmus+ KA210-VET project that aims to innovate vocational education through creativity, sustainability, and play. The project introduces an educational board game that simulates international trade while promoting green skills and environmental responsibility among VET students.
By turning complex trade and sustainability concepts into an interactive experience, EcoTrade empowers both students and educators to explore how business decisions impact the planet — all while learning through collaboration and fun. 🎲
🎯 Our Goals
Enhance Student Engagement
Transform traditional learning into an interactive, game-based experience that captivates VET students and makes complex international trade concepts accessible and enjoyable.
Empower Educators
Provide VET teachers with innovative tools and methodologies that enhance their teaching effectiveness while promoting sustainability awareness in their classrooms.
Promote Environmental Awareness
Integrate green skills and environmental consciousness into vocational education, preparing students for a sustainable future in international trade.
Foster Inclusion
Create an inclusive learning environment that welcomes students from disadvantaged and migrant backgrounds, ensuring equal access to quality education.
🧩 How It Works
International Partnership
EcoTrade brings together educational institutions from Spain, Greece, and Italy, creating a diverse and rich learning ecosystem that reflects the multicultural nature of international trade.
Our Collaborative Approach:
- ✓ Co-creation: Students and educators from all three countries collaborate to design and refine the game mechanics
- ✓ Cultural exchange: Real-world trade scenarios incorporate the unique perspectives and experiences of each partner country
- ✓ Shared learning: Best practices and innovative teaching methods are exchanged across borders
- ✓ Inclusive design: Special attention to supporting students from disadvantaged and migrant backgrounds
🏆 Results
Explore what we've achieved together!
Through creativity, collaboration, and innovation, EcoTrade transformed complex topics like sustainability and international trade into engaging learning tools — empowering both educators and students across Europe. 🌍🎲
EcoTrade Board Game
At the heart of the project lies the EcoTrade board game — a co-created educational tool that brings sustainability and international trade to life.
Developed collaboratively by partners and educators, the game helps VET students explore global trade, green logistics, and eco-conscious decision-making through play.
Trainer's Toolkit
A comprehensive set of resources supporting teachers and trainers in implementing the game effectively.
EcoTrade Online (Tabletopia)
EcoTrade also lives online!
The digital version, hosted on Tabletopia, makes it easy to play, test, and learn from anywhere. It connects students and trainers across Europe, promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and environmental awareness through an accessible, interactive format.
EcoTrade Outreach Events
To spread awareness and share results, each partner organised local events to introduce EcoTrade to trainers, students, and stakeholders. These events showcased the board game, toolkit, and digital version, helping promote green, digital, and entrepreneurial skills while inspiring more institutions to adopt innovative learning methods.
🌱 Lasting Impact
Sustainable Education Model
EcoTrade creates a replicable framework that can be adapted and implemented across European VET institutions, ensuring long-term impact beyond the project duration.
📚 Open Educational Resources
All materials will be made available under Creative Commons licensing, allowing educators worldwide to adapt and use the game in their own contexts.
🎓 Teacher Training
Comprehensive training programs ensure educators are equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement game-based learning methodologies.
📈 Measurable Outcomes
Rigorous evaluation processes track student engagement, learning outcomes, and the development of green skills and environmental awareness.
🌐 European Network
Building a lasting network of VET institutions committed to innovative, sustainable education practices that extend far beyond the project timeline.
Consortium
EcoTrade is powered by a diverse consortium of organisations united by a shared vision: to make learning about sustainability and international trade engaging, creative, and accessible. Together, the partners bring expertise in vocational education, game design, and digital innovation, ensuring that EcoTrade supports educators and students across Europe in developing green, inclusive, and future-ready skills.
Location: Miranda de Ebro, Spain
Role: Project Coordinator
Fundación Instituto Técnico Industrial (ITM Miranda) is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution with a strong tradition in technical, industrial, and scientific education. It promotes innovation in teaching and learning, combining practical skills with sustainability and digital competence.
The institution actively participates in European initiatives that enhance employability, creativity, and the internationalization of vocational education.
Location: Karditsa, Greece
Role: Partner
Dracon Rules Design Studio is a creative organization dedicated to designing educational board games and gamified learning experiences. Its mission is to make learning engaging, inclusive, and accessible through play.
Dracon blends creativity, pedagogy, and design to create tools that inspire collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation in education, supporting sustainable and social learning.
Location: Mondavio, Italy
Role: Partner
Training 2000 is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider offering lifelong learning programs and digital education services. It focuses on upskilling educators, professionals, and students through innovative methodologies and technology-enhanced learning.
The organization fosters European cooperation in education and contributes to the modernization and sustainability of the VET sector across diverse fields.
