Reflection tIme with teachers regarding project’s implementations

  The Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH; Greek: Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης), established in July 1973, is based in Komotini, Greece and has campuses in cities of Xanthi, Komotini, Alexandroupoli, Orestiada, Didymoteicho, Drama and Kavala. The university today comprises 10 schools — School of Humanities, Engineering School, Law School, School of Agricultural Sciences, School of Education Sciences, School of Economic and Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences. School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, School of Exact Sciences and School of Management Science and Accounting and 28 Departments. As of 2020, there is a student population of 25,919 registered undergraduates and 5,071 registered postgraduate and PhD students, a research and teaching personnel of over 600 as well as approximately 300 administrative staff. As a university it is state-owned and fully self-administered. It is thus supervised and subsidized by the Greek State and the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. The university plays an important role in strengthening the national and cultural identity of the region of Thrace, and contributes to the high level of education in Greece.

Frederick University is a leading private University operating in the Republic of Cyprus. As an organization it has been serving higher education for more than five decades and in 2007 it was among the first private universities to be granted a license of operation in Cyprus. It was the first University in Cyprus to operate in two cities, Nicosia and Limassol. Today Frederick University is organized into five Schools that offer more than 80 nationally and internationally accredited programs of study, covering a wide range of academic disciplines. Being a reputable research institution of international standards, the University also has a strong focus on academic research and innovation and maintains strong links and collaborations with other European and international universities. The University enjoys respect and recognition both nationally and internationally, having received numerous accolades, awards and certifications from independent international bodies. Finally, it is proud to be home to a talented, energetic and diverse academic community that is driven by a student-centric approach, an innovative focus on soft skills training and a spirit of service to the public good. This unique combination pushes students not only to excel academically but also to be questioning spirits, creative and independent thinkers, problem-solvers and innovators, so that they can thrive in creating opportunities and addressing today’s challenges in any path they choose.

CARDET (Center for the Advancement of Research & Development in Educational Technology) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, research and development organization based in Cyprus, with partners around the world. CARDET is one of the leading institutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region for research and development. It collaborates with local and international organizations, public and private bodies, and across diverse disciplines in designing solutions for local and global challenges. It is also independently affiliated with universities and institutions from around the world, such as the Yale University, the University of Nicosia and the International Council of Educational Media. CARDET has completed numerous projects relating to the development of capacity building and planning in education and VET, youth support, adult learning, literacies, digital tools, eLearning, educational technology, and social integration of marginalized groups.