The main objective of the TET project was the development of an innovative and evolving textbook that enables easy and frequent adaptations and actively involves students in the creation of learning materials. The aim was to make higher education more attractive and adapted to the needs and expectations of individual students. The platform relied on the extensive use of digital tools and methods, providing teachers and students with the means to dynamically co-create content. Goals included strengthening students’ digital literacy and readiness, improving the processes of assessing knowledge and competences, and developing practices that address differences in pedagogical approaches, socio-economic conditions, and cultural specifics. The project also sought to address social, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity in Europe, to support the integration of new digital capabilities into higher education institutions, and to promote interconnected higher education systems. In addition, the objectives included enhancing management competences, supporting the internationalisation of pedagogical strategies, reinforcing cooperation among partners, and raising the quality of preparation and implementation of international projects.
The project addressed the growing need for modern, digital learning materials that overcome the limitations of printed textbooks, which often become outdated in rapidly evolving engineering and technology fields. The Covid-19 pandemic further demonstrated the need for flexible, online resources that allow teaching and learning to continue without interruption. Traditional textbooks cannot be updated quickly enough to reflect new knowledge and technologies. To respond, the consortium proposed The Evolving Textbook (TET) – a digital platform that enables continuous updates of learning content, integration of multimedia resources, and co-creation of materials by both teachers and students. The initiative targeted two main needs: to help educators adapt content faster to scientific and pedagogical progress, and to provide students with more interactive, engaging, and personalised materials. The platform allows feedback, suggestions, and new contributions from students, creating a textbook that evolves over time and aligns closely with real learning needs.