The Project was approved in March 2021 for co-funding by ERASMUS+ K2 programme Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices (KA226 — Partnerships for Digital Education Readiness) following the Call 2020 round 1.
The idea of the project emerged as a response to the Covid 19 pandemic that led a sudden and extensive transformation of the teaching and learning environment, switched abruptly to remote teaching in higher education institutions. Teachers were expected to design relevant online learning materials and activities in a short period of time, and in line with the previously defined work plan created for the face to-face teaching and learning activities.
The potential of the digital learning environment to transform our view on higher education was recognized by both students and teachers. In order to provide meaningful learning experience and create stimulating learning environment, teachers are expected to design innovative educational resources and adopt new pedagogical approaches which will support high-level of student engagement and success. To secure effective teaching in a digital learning environment, academic staff has to be equipped with knowledge and tools to accommodate a broad range of educational situations and contents. Furthermore, it has been recognized that transition to digital learning environment should also be accompanied with revised quality standards and necessary guidelines, applicable to a new educational context.
