On May 22-28, 2022, within the framework of the EU Erasmus + project DITECH (Developing and Implementing Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning at Georgian HEIs), 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.

The training was organized by the University of Tallinn (Estonia). Practical seminars and workshops were led by representatives of the University of Tallinn. Participants were introduced to innovative technology-enriched learning strategies and ways to create a digital learning environment during the training. As a result of the training, participants will be able to make better use of the potential of modern information and communication technologies in the process of creating and conducting training courses; they will also better understand the role of various information and communication technologies in introducing innovative pedagogical approaches. It is noteworthy that the participants were introduced to the pedagogical and technological aspects of creating educational videos, the possibilities of using telematics robots in the learning process, and various tools and programs for creating, recording, and editing interactive educational videos. During the training, the participants themselves were involved in practical work, creating and presenting videos and presentations through various technological tools and software.

Levan Kvartsakhelia and Nino Tsulaia, representatives of the Faculty of Education, from the DITECH team of Sokhumi State University  went on a study visit to Tallinn.