Goal
We equip teachers with the competences to creatively integrate information technology in different subject areas or to teach a separate lesson in computer science, thus developing children's ability to be creators as well as users of information technology.
Description
For the second year running, Vilnius schools are learning how to integrate information technology into primary school lessons with the help of the programme Vedliai, in preparation for the renewed curricula starting in autumn.
We help teachers to develop children's logical thinking, creativity and the ability to combine different technologies, and to acquire the skills needed to be successful in the technology industries (programming, design, 3D modelling, virtual reality, animation, game development, artificial intelligence).
This year, the project received international recognition at the World Summit Awards, a global competition for digital projects.
Achievements in 2023
Between 2022 and 2023, 1,160 primary school teachers from 81 schools in the municipality took part in a long-term professional development programme.
The training programme consisted of theoretical learning and practical implementation of informatics and technological creativity in the classroom. 731 teachers (76% of the total number of trainees) fully completed the training programme and received their professional development certificates.
Over a three-year period, all primary school teachers were trained in the integration of IT in primary education, either through this training programme or through an independent training programme.
For the period 2022-2023, we have also invited IT teachers working in the upper grades to upgrade their competences. 53 IT teachers in grades 5-8 were trained in a long-term professional development programme and 45 completed the programme. The programme included a theoretical part and practical development activities.
In the period 2023-2024, 457 classes in 47 schools in Vilnius City purchased licences for teaching IT using Vedliai platform. 89 IT teachers have access to lesson plans, guidance on the practical application of the updated content of the IT curriculum in the classroom, and exercises for students.
Contact
Project manager Andra Litvinaitė
Andra.Litvinaite@vilnius.lt