Project: BEWBU-Blended Education in Western Balkans Universities

Project ID: 101179451

Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE

Period: 202-2027

Project leader: Universiteti Aleksander Moisiu Durrës

Beneficiary: HogskolanVast; Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy; Universidad De Leon; University of Mostar; Univerzitet Donja Gorica Podgorica; Univerzitet U Banjoj Luci; Universiteti “Fan S Noli” Korçë; Javna Ustanova Univerzitet Crne Gore Podgorica;Universitesi i Gjakoves Fehmi Agani;Universiteti i Prishtinës; Ministry of Education Science Technology And Innovation In Republic of Kosovo; Ministarstvo Prosvjete Crne Gore; Ministarstvo Obrazovanja Nauke Kulture I.

The BEWBU project strives to enhance institutional capacities and elevate pedagogical competencies in higher education across Western Balkan
universities. It emphasizes the integration of Blended Education (BE) into university programs to foster flexibility in response to crises, increase
inclusivity, and democratize the educational process. The primary objectives include incorporating BE models into Western Balkan university
programmes to meet the needs of students in the digital age and facilitate their integration into the regional and European labour markets.
The backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted higher education institutions in the Western Balkans rushed to adopt online learning. While
universities invested in online systems, insufficient attention was given to the comprehensive planning, design, development, and evaluation of online
learning processes. The BEWBU project recognizes the imperative for a well-structured digital education aligned with the demands of contemporary
society.
Addressing shared challenges in modern Blended Education, this project fosters pedagogical collaboration, professional learning communities and the
exchange of experiences among regional partners. The collaborative effort, supported by EU partners, aims to tackle gaps in deepening co-planning
and implementation. By aligning with the Digital Education Action Plan in the EU and adhering to international standards, the BEWBU project
focuses on digital transformation and strategic partnerships in Western Balkan countries to elevate the overall pedagogical quality of higher education.

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