Led by Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), WP1 ensures the smooth coordination, communication, and implementation of all project activities. It covers administrative, financial, and quality management tasks, ensuring compliance with Erasmus+ standards. The work package establishes a robust management framework, including the project handbook, quality assurance, and risk management plans. WP1 also oversees reporting, ethics, and data protection, while facilitating collaboration among all partners. Through structured coordination and transparent communication, WP1 guarantees that the DITEC project achieves its objectives efficiently, on time, and in line with its strategic vision for innovative IT education.
Led by Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), WP2 focuses on strengthening collaboration between higher education and industry to modernize IT teaching methodologies. It includes research and design sessions with business partners, development of partnership frameworks, and co-creation of micro-courses tailored to industry needs. This work package aims to ensure that IT education remains aligned with the rapidly changing technological and economic landscape. By fostering continuous interaction between educators and businesses, WP2 contributes to a dynamic learning ecosystem where students gain relevant, applied skills and companies help shape future-ready digital competencies.
Led by the University of Nicosia (Cyprus), WP3 brings the perspective of end-users-students, employees, and technology consumers-into IT education design. It focuses on participatory approaches such as workshops, focus groups, and feedback sessions that identify learners’ needs and preferences. The work package develops and tests micro-courses and digital learning experiences designed for IT students and professionals. WP3 ensures that didactic methods are learner-centered, inclusive, and responsive to evolving technological expectations. By integrating user feedback into course design, this work package strengthens the human dimension of IT education, improving learning outcomes and real-world applicability.
Led by Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), WP4 transforms DITEC’s research and methodologies into practice through a pilot course titled “Innovation in IT Education.” This course integrates business engagement and user feedback elements developed in WP2 and WP3. Activities include curriculum design, bootcamp delivery, evaluation, and refinement of the course model. WP4 also establishes a sustainable collaboration framework with academic, business, and community partners to ensure long-term impact. By testing and validating the project’s educational innovations, WP4 demonstrates how interdisciplinary and co-created teaching methods can enhance IT learning across Europe.
