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For the first time in Georgia, the Innovative Educational Project for Convicts - Digital University Launches in Penitentiary Institutions
The digital educational platform for convicts in penitentiary institutions has been launched.
The project gives convicted students the opportunity to receive full-fledged higher education remotely; to be involved in the process of university studies; Attend lectures online and have direct, interactive communication with lecturers.
Until now, academic teaching in penitentiary institutions was carried out only through correspondence. Convicted students received study materials and completed written assignments, however, they were deprived of the opportunity to communicate directly with lecturers.
The digital learning platform is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and includes both undergraduate and master's degrees of authorized universities in Georgia. The first stage of the project was launched at institution No. 16. Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze and Minister of Education and Science, Mikheil Chkhenkeli got acquainted with the training process today. Ministers also visited places of vocational training and professional employment of convicts.
The Digital University makes university education even more accessible to convicts; The quality and efficiency of teaching increases, which, at the same time, will contribute to the rehabilitation and re-socialization of prisoners.