Empowering Educators for a Multilingual and Digital Future
To address the evolving demands of modern classrooms, the DIALOGUES project equips teacher educators with the skills and knowledge to navigate multilingualism and digital transformation. By strengthening competencies in literacy education, sign language, and inclusive digital teaching tools, the project empowers educators to meet the realities of their learners.
Through collaborative training, digital resource access, and context-sensitive innovation, DIALOGUES supports sustainable change in teacher education across continents.
What is Dialogues?
DIALOGUES is a 3-year Erasmus+ capacity-building project that enhances digital literacy, multilingual education, and inclusive practices in Zambian higher education. It supports PhD training, sign language education, and institutional internationalization.
What will we deliver?
Blended PhD training in digital literacy, multilingualism, and sign language. Support new PhD courses at the University of Zambia. Establish an international PhD supervisors’ forum, and strengthen access to inclusive, high-quality teacher education across Zambia.
Key Work Packages
WP1: Project Management and Coordination,
WP2: Digital Infrastructure,
WP3: Digital Literacy Courses Development and Implementation
WP4: Sign Language Integration and Support
WP5: Blended Mobility
WP6: Networking and Capacity Building in Ph.D. Education
WP7: Extending Dialogues for the Future: Dissemination Impact and Sustainability
Our Impact
12 PhD students and 12 supervisors engaged, 2 new PhD courses approved, 6 supervisors’ forums held, Enhanced support for deaf students and sign language education, Equipment for blended learning in 3 Zambian institutions
Who We Are
A cross-continental partnership including: University of Inland Norway, Oslo Metropolitan University, University of Iceland, University of Zambia, Chalimbana University – along with stakeholders from the region, including Kitwe College of Education.
Why It Matters
By supporting teacher educators and promoting equity in digital and multilingual education, DIALOGUES contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, EU’s Digital Education Action Plan, and inclusive international collaboration in higher education.
Digital Learning
Built to bridge educational worlds, DIALOGUES empowers staff and students to co-create inclusive, future-ready teacher education.
DIALOGUES Online Learning Hub
Participate in international blended PhD courses on digital literacy, multilingualism, and sign language.
Virtual supervision forums with experienced researchers and peers.
Access course content and research materials, supporting inclusive, flexible learning.
DIALOGUES Insights Newsletter
- Follow our journey as we build inclusive teacher education across continents.
- Explore stories from the field — from PhD students in Lusaka to workshops in Oslo.
- Get exclusive updates on new courses, events, and policy impact from the DIALOGUES team.
“The DIALOGUES project will transform how we think about inclusive education. It’s not just about digital tools or new courses — it’s about building lasting connections that empower educators and students.”
Prof. Anne Marit Vesteraas Danbolt
Project Lead, Dialogues
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