This competency unit deals with design of a new didactics appropriate for welding classes, but also for the whole STEM area based on two pillars: social media and micro-learning. The basic objective is to have the teachers/instructors in welding and STEM area acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to be competent in the teaching process with the new digital generations of students in order to achieve their primary goal. Their role will change with application of the constructivist paradigm. They won't be instructors, sources and transferors of knowledge anymore. Through this competency unit they will acquire competences to organize the learning activities, share the learning experience and create the learning environment. The acquire competences will be directed towards satisfying the learning needs of today's generations (Gen Z) which are: fewer lectures, use of multimedia, relaxed atmosphere, cooperation with peers, informal communication and well explained objectives and assignments.
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