Activity No. 3: Outputs Development 

Activity No. 3 – Outputs Development: Shaping the Future of Online Education – Part I: Exploring Digital Tools in Education

The first part of activity 3 focused on researching how digital tools are used in teaching across partner schools. Through a joint survey, we collected insights from educators in four countries to identify common practices, challenges, and training needs. These findings form the foundation for the next stages of the project, including the development of innovative lesson plans and teaching strategies.

The Erasmus+ project "Empowering Teachers to Improve Online and Innovative Teaching" (ETIOT) recently conducted a comprehensive survey titled "Overview of the Use of Digital Tools in Schools and Online Teaching: Perspectives of Teachers." The survey aimed to assess teachers' experiences and perspectives regarding digital tools in education across partner countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Spain, and Turkey. This survey was conducted as part of the project's activities no. 3 and represents a significant milestone and result of ETIOT's ongoing efforts to improve digital teaching methods.

Key findings revealed significant daily use of digital tools among teachers, with Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Eduka, Canva, Zoom, Kahoot, and WordWall being the most frequently mentioned platforms. Educators highlighted digital tools as instrumental in enhancing student engagement and teaching effectiveness. However, they also identified persistent challenges, including technical issues, student engagement in remote settings, and assessment difficulties.

The survey emphasized a clear demand among educators for professional development, particularly focusing on interactive digital teaching methods and subject-specific training. This indicates a strong need for continuous support and targeted training opportunities to effectively integrate digital tools into the curriculum.

These valuable insights will inform ETIOT's upcoming project activities and resource development. For detailed survey results and further insights, please visit the full report available below.

Survey Report in Partner Languages 

Created within the Erasmus+ project ETIOT – Empowering Teachers to Improve Online and Innovative Teaching (2024-1-LT01-KA210-SCH-000249662), funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency. Neither the European Union nor the National Agency can be held responsible for them.