Educational ecosystems: a research model applied in four Italian territories of the Tuscany Region

The article presents the OLESchool research, which conducted a feasibility study aimed at the definition of an integrated learning ecosystem model in which the school system becomes the focus of an open learning environment. The research considered the criticalities, priorities and limitations related to the pandemic event, highlighting the resources and opportunities generated, and aimed to identify those success factors and criteria for building prototypes and hypotheses of expected results to be implemented at a subsequent stage. The research adopted a collaborative approach starting with the stakeholder engagement process. The research team applied a methodological design inspired by the Grounded Theory paradigm, studying the phenomenon holistically from different points of view with qualitative-quantitative parallel research phases and triangulation between researchers, theories, data and tools. The contribution presents the results, distinguished between output and outcome of the research.