DiLanEdu-WB

DiLanEdu-WB

Digital Transformation in Language Study and Education in the WB

ERASMUS+ CBHE (2024) Project No. 101179642

Project Summary

In the Digital Age, as children spend increasingly more time in the digital world at the expense of time spent in physical interaction with other children, digitalization of language instruction is imperative to improve oral communication, language skills and reduce anxiety in speaking tasks. The necessity to integrate digital methods and tools in language education and study has been identified in the West Balkans, where strategies have been developed for digital transformation setting digital competencies as a primary aim in the transformation of their educational systems. Common issues identified therein include the inadequate qualification of teachers, including language teachers, to integrate digital tools and methods in the teaching and learning process, as well as the absence of adequate digital content in WB languages.

Hereupon, this project aims to improve the quality of language education in the WB Higher Education Area by strengthening the participating HEI language teacher-training curricula with ICTs. The project will also establish and operationalize specialized laboratories. The particular objectives of the project are as follows:

A. The updating and enhancing existing curricula to incorporate digital methods and tools in language teaching, learning and research in new & innovative transformations of older disciplines (e.g., computational linguistics) and the development of new micro credentials training programmes for pre-university education teachers in the same discipline.

B. The establishment or enhancement of specialized laboratories of digital methods and tools in language teaching, learning and research.

C. The establishment of a network of institutions and individuals sharing similar interests in using and promoting digital tools in language teaching & learning, as well as in linguistic scientific research.

The project will thus develop capacities in the following three directions: 1. Digital Language Education. 2. Instruction of language skills & intercultural skills in a digital environment. 3. Digital transformation in discourse & linguistic analysis.

Project Partners

1.      Logos University College, Albania, Coordinator.

2.      University of Tirana, Albania, Partner.

3.      "Eqrem Çabej" University of Gjirokastrër, Albania, Partner.

4.      University of Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Partner.

5.      University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Partner

6.      University of Prishtina, Kosovo, Partner.

7.      “Isa Boletini” University of Mitrovica, Kosov, Partner.

8.      Mediterranean University of Podgorica, Montenegro Partner.

9.      University of Western Macedonia, Greece, Partner.

10.  OTTO-VON-GUERICKE University of Magdeburg, Germany, Partner.

11.  British School of Tirana, Albania, associated partner.

12.  Faik Konica School, Kosovo, associated partner.

13.  “Trol” Nursery School, Bosnia & Herzegovina, associated partner.

14.  “Miloje Dobrasinovic” High School, Montenegro, associated partner.

15.  TESSERA Information Systems Ltd., Greece, associated partner.

Project Duration: 36 months.

2nd International Conference of the Department of Pedagogy-Psychology at Logos University College

2nd International Conference of the Department of Pedagogy-Psychology at Logos University College

Theme: “The Impact of Digitalisation on Social and Educational Services – Contemporary Perspectives”

Date: May 30, 2025

Location: Logos University College, Tirana, Albania

Within the framework of the DiLanEdu-WB project (Digital Transformation in Language Study and Education in the Western Balkans), Logos University College successfully organized the 2nd International Scientific Conference of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology on May 30, 2025. The event addressed the theme: “The Impact of Digitalisation on Social and Educational Services – Contemporary Perspectives.”

This academic event gathered students and faculty from a variety of Western Balkan higher education institutions, including:

• Logos University College

• Faculty of Social Sciences – University of Tirana

• University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”

• Albanian University

• European University of Tirana (UET)

The conference was structured into four parallel sessions and featured 25 student-led presentations focused on key aspects of digital transformation, such as:

• The integration of technology in early childhood education;

• The use of artificial intelligence in teaching and academic research;

• The influence of digital tools on social services and community outreach;

• Ethical considerations in the context of digital education.

More than 270 students participated, contributing to a vibrant academic environment that fostered dialogue, critical analysis, and regional collaboration around shared educational challenges and opportunities.

In line with the goals of DiLanEdu-WB, the conference also reflected on the role of digitalisation in enhancing language learning and pedagogy across the Western Balkans. The closing of the event featured a handcrafted art exhibition and the distribution of participation certificates, recognizing the dedication and contributions of all involved.

This conference underlined the importance of regional academic cooperation and affirmed the commitment of the younger generation to engage with the evolving demands of education in a digitally transforming society.