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DITECH Consortium Holds Successful Third International Meeting in Cork
22-04-2023
The third international meeting of the European Union Erasmus+ project DITECH (Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Georgian Universities) was held from April 19-21, 2023 in Cork, Ireland. The meeting was organized and hosted by Cork University College and was attended by universities from Georgia and various European countries. The participating universities included Tallinn University, the project coordinator; Kaunas University of Technology; Cork University College; Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the national coordinator in Georgia; Ilia State University; Samtskhe-Javakheti State University; Sukhumi State University; Jacob Gogebashvili Telavi State University; Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University; Akaki Tsereteli State University; and the National Center for Professional Development of Teachers.
DITECH trainings for PHD students at Sukhumi State University
12-04-2023
On April 12, 2023, the DITECH team from Sokhumi State University (SSU), (Lia Akhaladze, Tamar Shinjiashvili, Nino Tsulaia, and Levan Kvaratskhelia) organized a training session for doctoral students at SSU to familiarize them with digital educational technologies and platforms.
The session began with a welcome speech from the project coordinator at SSU, Prof. Lia Akhaladze, who introduced the goals and objectives of the DITECH project and emphasized the importance of using digital educational technologies and platforms for effective teaching and learning in modern universities. Nino Tsulaia and Levan Kvaratskhelia, who participated in training sessions at Tallinn and Kaunas universities as part of the project, conducted the training.
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Preparation of the Dissemination Team for the Cork (Ireland) International Meeting
10-04-2023
The dissemination group of the European Union educational project DITECH - Sokhumi State University, (Lia Akhaladze, Tamar Shinjiashvili, Levan Kvaratskhelia, Nino Tsulaia) and the National Center for Teachers Professional Development of Georgia (Nona Popiashvili), traditionally convene before important meetings, trainings, conferences, and activities.
The Third International Consortium Meeting of DITECH is scheduled for 19-21 April 2023 at University College Cork. To prepare for the Cork international meeting, the dissemination group held a preparatory meeting on April 10, 2023.
The second stage of DITECH trainings
for the academic staff of Sukhumi State University
09-04-2023
On April 7-8, 2023, at the initiative of the Department of Scientific Research and Development, the SSU team (Lia Akhaladze, Tamar Shinjiashvili, Nino Tsulaia, Levan Kvaratskhelia) of the EU Erasmus+ project DITECH (Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Georgian Universities) held another training session for the academic staff of Sukhumi State University on the topic: The Use of Educational Technologies and Platforms in the Teaching and Learning Process: Diagrams.net, Mentimeter, Padlet, Lingt, Genially.
The second Training Workshop for Faculty Members of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
11-02-2023
On February 9-10, 2023, within the framework of the EU,,Erasmus+“ project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs), the second, 6-hour training of faculty members – The Use of Educational Technologies and Platforms in the Teaching/Learning Process was held for the representatives of the academic staff and invited teachers of BSU. The training was led by Elza Jintcharadze, assistant professor at the faculty of Exact Science and Education. Participants were introduced to innovative technology-enriched learning strategies and tools for creating educational videos and a digital learning environment.
DITECH trainings at Sukhumi State University
29-12-2022
On December 27-28, 2022, at Sukhumi State University, the SSU team of the European Union Erasmus+ project DITECH (Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Georgian Universities) conducted trainings on the topic: Use of Educational Technologies and Platforms in the Teaching and Learning Process - Camtasia, Snagit, h5p, Miro, Infographic, Canva.
Necessary requirements for inclusion in the trainings were: the ability to navigate the computer and the desire to introduce educational technologies in the teaching courses.
About piloting DITECH courses at Samtskhe-Javakheti State University DITECH-ERASMUS+ SJSU (2022 )
18-12-2022
“BA Basics of Applying Digital Instructional Tools in new Learning Environment” for GE HEIs BA Programs
Link to the website of the event held for students December 16, 2022.
On December 16, 2022, the piloting of courses "Fundamentals of Using Digital Learning Tools in a New Learning Environment" and "Using Educational Technologies in Learning and Teaching" prepared within the framework of the Erasmus+ DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs) project funded by the European Union finished.
In-House Trainings for Academic Staff at Ilia State University
23-11-2022
14-22nd of November 2022, within the Erasmus + DITECH project trainings were conducted for academic staff at Ilia State University.
The aim of the training was to introduce different e-tools that are used in education. Topics related to technology enhanced learning together with the tolls like Camtasia, Canva Infographic, H5P were presented to local academic staff. The sessions were interactive and practical, attendees prepared different materials such as infographics, video instructions, mind maps etc.
The content of the trainings was developed within the Erasmus + DITECH project.
Dr. Izabella Petriashvili's presentation: "Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs: Achievements and Challenges”
11-02-2023
On February 6-10, 2023, an International conference was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, dedicated to the 105th anniversary of TSU.
44 representatives from the universities of Turkey, Spain, Romania, Poland, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Estonia, Czech Republic, participated in the conference sessions.
On February 8, 2023, Dr. Izabella Petriashvili made a presentatioin of the Erasmus+ DITECH Project: Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs: Achievements and Challenges.
Training-Workshop within the Erasmus+ DITECH project at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
22-02-2023
On February 17 and 21, 2023, the Training Workshop was held within the Erasmus+ DITECH project at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University academic and administrative staff. The topic of the training was preparing online instructors: educational technologies and platforms in the process of design, development, implementation, and evaluation: Padlet, Genially, Google Jamboard, Mentimeter, Gitmind, Diagrams Net, Powtoon, 123apps, JeopardyLabs, Brightful, ThingLink.
Training sessions were held in hybrid mode. 27 persons participated from TSU and NCTPD. After the Workshop participants received Certificates.
In-House Trainings for Academic Staff at Ilia State University
28-02-2023
24-27th of February 2023, within the Erasmus + DITECH project online trainings were conducted for instructional designers (and for Academic Staff) at Ilia State University. The aim of the training was to introduce different e-tools that are used in education. Topics related to technology enhanced learning together with the tolls like Pawtoon, Lingt; Google Jamboard, Deagrams Net; Moodle H5P – Crossword, Accordion were presented to local academic staff. The sessions were interactive and practical, attendees prepared different materials such as infographics, video instructions, mind maps etc.
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University trainings for school teachers within the Erasmus+ project Ditech
08-04-2023
On April 5 and 7, 2023 the online training workshop for in-service teachers and students of teacher preparation programs was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University within Erasmus+ Project DITECH: Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs. The workshop was facilitated by the project National Coordinator, Prof. Izabella Petriashvili, project participants and trainers Shota Barbakadze and Anna Kobakhidze.
The training topic was Application of Digital Tools in the process of Teaching and Learning.
