All events
Empowering Education: Recap of the Fifth National Meeting at DITECH Erasmus+ Project
15-12-2023
The fifth national meeting of the DITECH project occurred on December 15, 2023, with the opening address given by the national coordinator of the project, Associate Professor Izabela Petriashvili from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The agenda for the meeting was introduced, and participants were reminded of the list of activities within the project's framework.
Collaborative Excellence: Crafting DITECH Undergraduate and Graduate Course Reading Materials
28-11-2023
DITECH's undergraduate and graduate courses have been developed with the support and recommendations of the academic staff of the Universities of Tallinn, Kaunas, and Cork. In the process of creating reading materials (readers) for both study courses, the academic staff of all universities participating in the project were involved, working according to the pre-written plan and topic.
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Fifth DITECH Consortium Final Meeting at Tallinn University
10-11-2023
From November 6th to 8th, 2023, the 5th and final meeting of the Erasmus+ project DITECH consortium was convened at Tallinn University in Estonia, with delegations from member universities in attendance.
The opening session was initiated by Katrin Niglas, the vice-rector of Tallinn University, who showcased Tallinn University's experience in digital technologies to the consortium members.
The process of editing reading material for DITECH BA and MA courses
03-11-2023
DITECH's BA and MA courses have been developed with the support and recommendations of academic staff from Tallinn, Kaunas and Cork universities. In the process of creating reading materials (readers) for both study courses, the academic staff of all universities participating in the project were involved, working according to the pre-written plan and topic.
Successful DITECH Dissemination Day Showcases Transformative Impact at Sokhumi State University
02-11-2023
The DITECH project, supported by the European Union's Erasmus+ program, continues to spearhead vital reforms in educational programs across Georgian universities and schools. The project focuses on curriculum enhancements and the professional development of both students and academic staff.
At the heart of this initiative, an informative analytical conference took place on November 2, 2023, at Sokhumi State University.
DITECH Consortium Meeting in Batumi
27-09-2023
On October 26-27, 2023, a DITECH Consortium meeting was held at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. The meeting was inaugurated by the project manager, Professor Sirie Virkus from Tallinn University, and the national project manager, Associate Professor Izabela Petriashvili from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The DITECH Consortium members were greeted by the university's rector, Prof. Merab Khalvashi, and the Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Education, Prof. Lela Turmanidze.
DITECH International Conference "Digital Technologies in Education"
Batumi, Georgia — September 25, 2023
Shota Rustaveli State University of Batumi proudly hosted the international scientific-practical conference "Digital Technologies in Education" of the European Union Erasmus + project DITECH.
The DITECH international conference was about the prospects of teaching, implementation and sustainable development of digital technologies in higher educational institutions and the general education system. European and Georgian universities were involved in the work of the conference
Workshop at Ivane Javakhishvili State University
13-09-2023
From September 11 to 13, 2023, the fifth international conference on the topic of "Learning a Second Language" was hosted at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The event received support from the National Center for Professional Development of Teachers at Vilnius University (Lithuania) and the Center for Civil Integration and International Relations, with a focus on teaching in the context of multilingual education.
Meeting of the Organizing Group for DITECH Batumi International Conference and Consortium
07-09-2023
On September 7, 2023, the preparatory organizational group for the DITECH Batumi International Conference and Consortium convened a meeting on the Zoom platform. The working team gathered to address organizational matters concerning both the international conference and the fourth consortium meeting. Representatives from the Georgian universities involved in the consortium provided insights into the conference agenda and the consortium meeting, emphasizing their significance and contributions to the project's success.
Use of Digital Platforms and Online Tools in the Educational Process (Teacher Professional Development Center (TPDC) Trainings for School Teachers)
30-07-2023
From April 30 to July 30, 2023, the Teacher Professional Development Center organized trainings for school teachers with the aim of disseminating knowledge about the European Union's Erasmus+ program, specifically the DITECH project. These trainings were conducted on the Teams platform under the theme "Using Digital Platforms and Online Tools in the Educational Process".
Scientific-practical conference dedicated to the dissemination of international educational projects at Sokhumi State University
28-07-2023
Since 2015, Sokhumi State University has been hosting an annual conference dedicated to sharing international education projects. The conference, which can be either national or international, depends on the participation of universities.
From July 26-28, 2023, a national conference was held, with the first day in-person and the second day online. Georgian universities and educational institutions took part.
Interview of the national coordinator of the project, associate professor Izabela Petriashvili in the newspaper of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
08-06-2023
We're excited to share an interview with our DITECH project national coordinator, Associate Professor Izabella Petriashvili, conducted by the 'Tbilisis University’ newspaper at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.This conversation illuminated the intricacies and far-reaching implications of the DITECH project within the academic landscape.
Read the full interview here: https://tsu.media/izabela-petriashvili/...
DITECH National Meeting in Kutaisi
23-05-2023
Akaki Tsereteli State University was the proud host of the EU Erasmus+ project DITECH's national meeting on May 22-23, 2023. The focus of the gathering primarily revolved around the crucial aspects pertaining to the dissemination and implementation of DITECH project concepts.
The inaugural address was delivered by the project's national coordinator, Professor Izabela Petriashvili of TSU, who extended a warm welcome to the participants, providing an overview of the agenda and outlining the primary objectives and tasks.
Training on educational tools –
Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
12-05-2023
On May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, within the framework of the DITECH Erasmus+ project (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs/DITECH), the staff of Samtskhe-Javakheti State University conducted training on digital educational tools. 55 teachers from public schools of Samtskhe-Javakheti and other regions attended the training.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Training-workshop within the framework of the ERASMUS+ project DITECH
10-11-2022
On November 5-6 of the current year, a training-workshop was held at Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University within the framework of the EU-funded ERASMUS+ project "Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs _DITECH".
Training Workshop for Faculty Members of Shota Rustaveli Batumi State University
08-10-2022
Training Workshop (TW) 1 for Faculty members was held in Batumi Shota Rusatveli State University within the framework of the Erasmus +Grant Project DITECH on October 6 and 7.
The training workshop consisted of two training sessions of 6 hours altogether in face-to-face mode. It was conducted by Elza Jintcharadze and Nino Samnidze.
Georgian universities participating in the European Union project DITECH Involvement of academic staff at the 27th International Conference on Information and Software Technologies (ICIST 2022 held at KTU)
20-10-2022
On October 14 - 15, 2022, within the framework of the European Union Erasmus + project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs), academic staff of Georgian universities and representatives of the National Center for Professional Development of Teachers participating in the project During the second training of trainers joined the 27th International Conference on Information and Software Technologies (ICIST 2022 held at the Kaunas University of Technology.
Professional development training of academic staff of Georgian universities participating in the European Union project DITECH
20-10-2022
On October 10-15, 2022, within the framework of the European Union Erasmus+ project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs), the second training of trainers planned within the DITECH Consortium was held at the Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania, in which the academic staff of Georgian universities, members of the project, and representatives of the National Center for Professional Development of Teachers participated. A part of the consortium members was involved in the training online.
Training Workshop for Faculty Members of Ivane Javakhishvili - Tbilisi State University
07-10-2022
Within the EU funded Erasmus+ DITECH project “Developing and Implementing Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs” the training workshop for faculty members on: Educational Technologies and Online Learning Platforms was conducted at TSU on October 5-6, 2022. During training sessions were introduced all tools and platforms presented at TM1 Workshop at Tallinn University: Camtasia, Snagit, ThingLink, Info-graphic, Canva, MINDOMO, H5P, Miro, Edpuzzle.
Development of Educational Technologies for the Improvement of the Teaching-learning Process For professors and lecturers of Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
05-10-2022
On October 3-5, 2022 in the first building of the university, within the framework of the DITECH-Erasmus+ (Developing and Implementing Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs) project, funded by the European Union, a training workshop was held on the topic: Educational Technologies and Platforms of Online Learning.
Preparation of the educational project DITECH members for piloting and training
07-09-2022
In September 2022, one more online working meeting of the educational project DITECH was held, at which the representatives of the universities participating in the project discussed the following issues:
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The issue of piloting the BA and MA syllabi developed in the framework of the project DITECH from the fall semester of 2022;
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Presentation of DITECH training modules by the universities;
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Preparation for Kaunas study visit and prevention of related financial problems.
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Coordination of information about dissemination of project ideas with the dissemination group.
Dr. Izabella Petriashvili's webinar: "Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian Higher Education Institutions"
10-08-2022
Dr. Izabella Petriashvili, Associate Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, USA Fulbright Scholar 2012, during her visit to St. Augustine College (SAC) in Chicago, IL. US delivered a one-hour online webinar on Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian Higher Education Institutions on August 10, 2022.
Achievements and Future Plans of the Project DITECH at the National Scientific-Practical Conference
01-08-2022
On August 1, 2022, a national scientific-practical conference Dissemination of International Educational Projects and Modern Paradigms of Education was held which was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the founding of Sukhumi State University. One of the three sections of the conference was dedicated to the dissemination of EU and American educational projects. In this section, four reports were presented about the project DITECH...
Online Workshop for DITECH Participating
Academic Staff
06-07-2022
On July 5-6, 2022, within the framework of the European Union Erasmus + educational project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs), an online workshop was held by the universities of Cork (Ireland) and Tallinn (Estonia) specifically for representatives of the academic staff and the National Center for Teacher Professional Development involved in the DITECH project.
Tallinn study visit results and future plans of
the DITECH educational project
08-06-2022
On June 8, 2022, the next online workshop of DITECH educational project was held, at which the project members summarized the results of the Trainings of Trainers during the study visit to Tallinn University, and discussed the project development plans and specified their deadlines.
Professional Development Training of the academic staff of Georgian universities participating in
the project DITECH
02-05-2022
On May 22-28, 2022, within the framework of the EU Erasmus + project DITECH the first training of trainers was held for the representatives of the academic staff of the Georgian universities participating in the project and the representatives of the National Center for Teacher Professional Development.
DITECH National Coordinators’ Meeting and
Current Issues
01-04-2022
On April 1, 2022, a meeting of the National Coordinators of the EU Erasmus + project DITECH was held, at which the following issues related to the progress of the project were discussed: the training readers created within the project and the issue of their editing; the issue of dissemination of the DITECH project at the international conference initiated by Telavi Iakob Gogebashvili State University; the issue of dissemination of the DITECH project at the international conference "Information and Software Technologies" initiated by Kaunas University of Technology; ...
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DITECH coordinators meeting
25-02-2022
On February 25, 2022, a meeting of the coordinators of Georgian and EU universities of the EU project DITECH took place to discuss the progress made during the first year of the project and the Progress Report Project Year 1 by the external evaluator Barbara Rosenstein.
DITECH coordinators meeting with external evaluator on progress report
10-01-2022
On January 10, 2022, a meeting of the coordinators of Georgia and EU universities of the EU project DITECH and the external evaluator Barbara Rosenstein took place to discuss the progress report provided by the external evaluator. Barbara Rosenstein had analysed the Information and Knowledge Management Strategy and Plan, Quality Management Strategy and Plan.
DITECH Concept at the I Georgian National Scientific Forum "Covid-19 in the 2021 Georgian Reality"
21-12-2021
On December 20-21, 2021, at the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science, the first National Scientific Forum "Covid-19 in the reality of 2021 Georgia" was held. The Forum was opened by the Minister of Education and Science, Mr. Mikheil Chkhenkeli.
The working meeting of the Coordinators of
EU project - DITECH
01-12-2021
On December 1, 2021, the next meeting of the Coordinators of Georgian and EU universities of the EU project DITECH was held to discuss the issues regarding the official website of the project, site administration, and management.
Dissemination group meeting
29-11-2021
Dissemination group meeting (Sokhumi State University; National Center for Teacher Professional Development). Issues related to the translation of the Georgian version of the official website of the project were discussed at the meeting. As well as newsletter issues.
DITECH welcoming an external evaluator
22-11-2021
Barbara Rosenstein, Ph.D. has practiced, taught, and written about program evaluation for 35 years. She has evaluated projects that involved multicultural and marginalized groups and has conducted many participatory evaluations of projects that promote social justice in the fields of education, social welfare, and social enterprise.
She has served as the external evaluator for several European Union Projects; DEMO, ProTeach and ProMentor.
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Call for external evaluator
14-09-2021
The application with the subject ‘DITECH External Evaluation’ should be submitted to the Project Coordinator Sirje Virkus at sirje.virkus@tlu.ee by the September 30th 2021
The DITECH project consortium searches for subcontracting an External Evaluator to provide an independent review, including recommendations, on the achievements of the project implementation and the overall performance against plans and objectives. The external evaluator will be in charge of carrying out the external evaluation mid-term and final reports of DITECH.
Working meeting
14-09-2021
Working meeting of representatives of Georgian universities and institutions involved in the project. The purpose of the meeting was to update the planned timeline for BA and MA resources finalization; developing the first draft of the learning materials for the Readers/Guidebooks; holding National Meeting 3 and Training Workshop 1 in TU or KTU; calls for external evaluation proposals.
Information on dissemination of EU projects
02-08-2021
On August 2, 2021, the Rector of Sokhumi State University, Prof. Zurab Khonelidze opened a national scientific-practical conference - Dissemination of EU international projects DITECH, ASSET, CURE, DOIT, DARE and modern paradigms of education - on Zoom platform, online.
Dissamination Event
09-07-2021
DITECH -Erasmus + 9 July 2021, Batumi State University-Dissemination event. On July 9, 2021, Samtskhe-Javakheti State University DITECH-Erasmus + Project Manager, Prof. Tina Gelashvili and Giga Khositashvili, Deputy Director of the Iliauni Scientific Library, met with the Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Deputy Rectors, Deans, and Heads of Departments.
The second meeting of the EU Erasmus+ project
DITECH consortium
02-07-2021
On June 30 - July 2, the second international meeting of the EU Erasmus+ project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian Higher Education Institutions) was held online on the Zoom platform.
Dissemination group meeting
01-07-2021
Dissemination group meeting (Sokhumi State University; National Center for Teacher Professional Development). The action plan of the dissemination group was discussed at the meeting, which was then presented as a document to the other members of the consortium.
Working meeting
22-04-2021
Working meeting of representatives of Georgian universities and institutions involved in the project. The purpose of the meeting was to identify the needs of each Georgian university for the undergraduate and graduate courses to be developed within the project within a specially prepared framework. (Framework prepared by Kaunas University of Technology - Professor Daina Gudoniene).
Working meeting
15-03-2021
Working meeting of representatives of Georgian universities and institutions involved in the project. The purpose of the meeting was to find out which organization would work on which work plan. Also, redistribution of Georgian universities to the relevant units of online courses.
Dissemination Group Meeting
25-02-2021
Dissemination group meeting (Sokhumi State University, National Center for Teacher Professional Development). At this meeting, the members of the dissemination group prepared a presentation for the first meeting of the consortium, where they discussed the responsibilities, functions, and future plans of the dissemination group.
