International cooperation and exchange of experience are essential elements in the development of a modern higher education environment, and within the Nordplus project, this connection is being strengthened even further. On March a project partner meeting took place in the Åland Islands, Finland, organized in a hybrid format. Participating in the discussions in person were Elena Liģere and Inna Samuilika from Riga Technical University, Oksana Labanova and Elena Safiulina from TTK University of Applied Sciences (Estonia), and Leif Hammar from Åland University of Applied Sciences in Finland, while Dr. Liene Briede from Daugavpils University joined online.

During the meeting, the project partners evaluated the developed higher education textbook. The textbook is designed as a comprehensive guide that covers fundamental topics such as vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, and the development of mathematics from ancient times to the present day. It also clearly demonstrates the practical applications of these topics in engineering, computer graphics, economics, and physics.

The quality of the developer tasks was examined according to several essential criteria. Partners evaluated the tasks’ suitability for higher education and their link to real-life problem situations, mathematical accuracy, and clarity of instructions for both educators and students. Furthermore, the cognitive demand of the tasks was analyzed to ensure they promote students’ reasoning and modelling skills rather than just mechanical computation; the methodological support and the inclusive nature of the material were also assessed.

At the conclusion of the working session, participants agreed on the next steps for project implementation and began planning the next in-person meeting, which will take place in Riga in April. This type of international cooperation ensures that the developed teaching tools will be modern, of high quality, and will provide students with the necessary skills for successful performance in their chosen field.

For additional information about the project:
Liene Briede
liene.briede@du.lv