Expertise

Theoretical, design and research competencies of ITD can be found in the following areas:

EDUCATIONAL DESIGN
models and methodologies for the design of technology-based formative initiatives in different contexts - school, university, corporations;
learning design
instructional system design
models and methods for ICT use to support the integration between formal teaching and informal learning

LEARNING COMMUNITIES
design and delivery of learning activities based on collaborative learning
management of learning activities through different tutoring styles
professional training on delivery and management of virtual learning communities
facilitation modalities for communication based on written interaction
methodologies and technologies for knowledge/development/sharing management of informal learning processes in online professional communities

E-LEARNING AND DISTANCE LEARNING
e-learning design
evaluation and quality in e-learning processes
technologies for e-learning
mobile learning
sustainability criteria for e-learning systems
logic communication architectures for collaborative e-learning

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR SCIENCE LEARNING
educational robotics
learning environments and methodologies for math teaching

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DISABILITIES AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
design of specific learning initiatives for hospitalized people
models for the use of ICT to support homebound education in students and adults
ICT to support specific learning difficulties
e-inclusion
accessibility of software applications for education
design of multimedia initiatives "for all"

EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
documentation service
evaluation
design
usage scenarios in the different learning contexts

DIGITAL LITERACY
An innovative approach to the development of Digital Literacy comptencies in adult continuing education
Prototypes for teacher training
Design of a professional profile for teachers on the pedagogical use of ICT