About
The aim of Beti
To implement the lifelong learning paradigm by effectively applying more than 15 years of experience in ICT.
History
2003
Establishment of the Baltic Educational Technology Institute
Started participating in the international conference "ALTA - Advanced Learning Technologies and Applications"
2004
First international project "EUI-Net - European Universities and Industry Network"
The weekend Vilnius Computer Science School (VKM) was established
Became a member of the National Association of Distance Education
2011
Began to participate in the Structural Funds. "Successful Business Path"
2013
Joined the National Digital Coalition. A representative of BETI has been the head of the “School community” working group for a long time
2014
Association "Innovative Pupil Education Network (INPUT)" established
2017
In order to gain internationality, to offer students international competitions and cooperation - VKM changed its name to Smart Tech Academy
Participation in international student competitions. Agreement signed with Ventspils City Municipality Digitization Center on cooperation in organizing “VENTSPILS IT CHALLENGE”
Launch of the annual "DIGITAL GIRLS: rock IT On" events to celebrate International Day of Girls and Technology
2020
"Community empowerment project competition" implemented
BETI representative, dr. Danguole Rutkauskiene, became the head of the “Women and technology” working group
2021
BETI projects were presented at the international event "Digital skills in Lithuania as an engine for accelerated recovery", organised by the Lithuanian National Digital Coalition in cooperation with the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition of the European Commission
2022
Current year...
... story continues.
Objectives
To implement and support teaching and learning based on information telecommunication technologies (hereinafter - ITT) for sustainable education, scientific, social and economic development policy in Lithuania through scientific, methodological and practical activities
To seek to create conditions for democratic, accessible and independent education for all citizens of society by implementing the paradigm of lifelong learning, developing distance learning initiatives, creating an educational, methodological, consulting and information support system
To strive for the development, distribution and widest possible application of modern information telecommunication systems and other modern technologies in the fields of activity of the Institute
To promote information technology-based project and process management in collaboration with organizations and individuals to ensure the efficiency of their operations and the quality of services provided
Targets
Implement
scientific research using ITT, in social and economic development areas
Study
Lithuania's opportunities to integrate into global educational, economic and other structures of the world
Analyze
the country's educational, social and economic processes, identify development trends and inform the public and public administration structures about it
Research and develop
ICT-based learning methods and tools for the efficiency and quality of teaching and learning processes
Create and develop
the system of educational services, to provide methodological, consulting and information assistance to national and international institutions that implement and apply ITT in their activities
Develop and provide
educational services for various market segments, to develop the competence of society (children, youth and adults) and opportunities for continuous learning using modern educational technologies
Develop and implement
information systems to increase the efficiency of business processes
Disseminate
information and knowledge about new information technologies, their use and sources of funding
Implement
educational activities, provide consultations and services to national and international project developers and implementers
Initiate and participate
in national and international projects
Participate
in the activities of related national and international associations
Promote
local and international collaboration