Project Context
Following the publication of the Applicant’s Guide for the project “Digital Pedagogy for Teachers in Pre-University Education”, funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), an opportunity was identified to develop an integrated digital ecosystem dedicated to teacher training and the development of digital educational resources.
The primary objective of the project is to strengthen teachers’ digital competencies and to develop open educational resources (OER) that are interoperable, reusable, and adaptable to the educational process.
In this context, ASCENDIA S.A., a Romanian company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and specialized in e‑learning solutions, expressed its interest in contributing to the development and implementation of this project by providing a comprehensive digital infrastructure as well as the expertise required for the delivery of training programmes.
Organizational Profile
ASCENDIA S.A. is a Romanian company registered with the Bucharest Trade Register Office and listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
The company operates in the field of educational technologies and e‑learning and is recognized as one of the leading organizations in Romania within this sector.
ASCENDIA’s areas of expertise include:
· development of digital educational platforms;
· creation of interactive educational content;
· training of teachers in digital competencies;
· development of educational programmes aligned with European standards
Digital Solutions Developed
For the implementation of digital pedagogy initiatives, ASCENDIA has developed a digital educational ecosystem composed of three main components.
Interactive Digital Content Creation Platform – LIVRESQ
The LIVRESQ platform is designed to support the creation of interactive lessons and digital educational resources.
Key functionalities include:
· a visual editor for multimedia lesson development;
· generation of interactive educational content;
· export in SCORM format;
· collaborative tools that facilitate cooperation among teachers;
· integration of artificial intelligence technologies to support the content creation process.
The platform is currently used by tens of thousands of teachers, students, and education specialists from Romania and other countries.
LIVRESQ Digital Library
The LIVRESQ Library represents one of the largest repositories of interactive digital educational resources in Romania.
It includes:
· more than 39,734 public educational resources;
· approximately 578 resources and lessons approved by the Ministry of Education;
· content developed within the framework of the CRED project.
The library enables:
· publication of educational resources;
· reuse and adaptation of digital content;
· open access for teachers to examples of best practices in digital education.
Coffee LMS Platform
In order to support the management of the training process, the Coffee LMS platform was implemented as a comprehensive Learning Management System.
The platform enables:
· organization and delivery of online courses;
· user management;
· monitoring of participant progress;
· evaluation of acquired competencies.
Implementation Stages of the Digital Ecosystem
The implementation of the project followed a structured process designed to ensure the effective integration of technological infrastructure and training programmes.
Stage 1 – Requirements Analysis and Technical Architecture Design
The first stage consisted of analysing the technical and pedagogical requirements outlined in the project guidelines. During this phase, the following elements were defined:
· the architecture of the digital ecosystem;
· the integration between the content creation editor, the resource library, and the LMS platform;
· the technical standards applied (SCORM and educational metadata);
· the mechanisms for managing digital educational resources.
This stage enabled the configuration of an infrastructure aligned with international e‑learning standards and ensured the interoperability of the developed resources.
Stage 2 – Implementation of the Digital Infrastructure
During this stage, the technological components required for the operation of the digital ecosystem were implemented. The main activities included:
· configuration of cloud infrastructure for the platforms;
· implementation of security and backup mechanisms;
· configuration of user access and permissions;
· integration of the content creation platform with the digital library and the LMS platform.
The outcome of this stage was the establishment of a stable and scalable infrastructure capable of supporting a large number of users.
Stage 3 – Implementation of Educational Platforms
During the next stage, the educational platforms used within the project were implemented and integrated: the LIVRESQ platform, the LIVRESQ Library, and the Coffee LMS platform. The integration of these platforms enabled the establishment of a complete workflow for the development, publication, and use of digital educational resources.
Stage 4 – Teacher Training
A key component of the project consisted of training teachers in the effective use of digital educational technologies. The training programmes were developed in accordance with the European DigCompEdu framework and focused on:
· the use of digital tools in teaching and learning processes;
· the creation of interactive educational resources;
· the use of e‑learning platforms;
· the integration of digital technologies into teaching activities.
Training activities were delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous formats using the Coffee LMS platform.
Stage 5 – Creation and Publication of Digital Educational Resources
In the final stage, participating teachers developed digital educational resources using the LIVRESQ platform. The resources created were exported in SCORM format, published in the LIVRESQ Library, and made available to the wider educational community.
Impact of the Implemented Projects
ASCENDIA’s experience in implementing large‑scale digital education initiatives demonstrates the company’s capacity to deliver complex projects. Relevant results include:
· development of 2,615 interactive digital resources for the EduLib National Library project;
· management of a digital repository containing more than 185,874 educational resources;
· training of thousands of users in the field of digital education;
· implementation of advanced digital technology training programmes for SMEs funded through PNRR.
Operational Results:
· more than 6,000 teachers trained in digital pedagogy;
· more than 120,874 educational resources created within the library;
· more than 50% of the resources exported in SCORM format.
Benefits for the Educational System:
· improvement of teachers’ digital competencies;
· open access to reusable educational resources;
· standardization of digital educational content;
· development of a community of practice in digital education.
Success Indicators:
· course completion rate above 85%;
· more than 90% positive feedback from participating teachers;
· reuse of educational resources in other schools.
Advantages of Collaboration
ASCENDIA is able to provide a comprehensive ecosystem based on:
· an already operational digital infrastructure;
· platforms widely used within the educational system;
· strong expertise in instructional design and digital education;
· extensive experience in implementing projects funded through European programmes.
Conclusion
Projects developed by ASCENDIA demonstrate how technology, pedagogical expertise, and digital infrastructure can be effectively integrated to support the digital transformation of education. Through LIVRESQ and Coffee LMS, the company contributes to a sustainable and scalable digital educational ecosystem for the Romanian education system.