Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology

We are excited to share our latest blog post! 🌟

On June 11, the Glitter Erasmus+ project hosted a dedicated workshop at IACTE 2026, bringing together teachers, researchers, and educational stakeholders from across Europe at Universitatea Aurel Vlaicu din Arad.

Together, we reviewed two tools currently in development — the GLITTER Mini Games and the GLITTER Wiki platform — gathering practitioner-level insights that will directly shape the next stages of both resources and ensure they reflect the realities of European classrooms.

Read the full story via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4eIj4iY



Konnektable Technologies Ltd. CARDET Wonderful Education PCG Polska

WSA Pillars in Practice (4/6): School Climate & Environment 🧑‍🏫

Digital wellbeing is shaped by the environment students experience every day. It is not only about what is taught, but about how the school functions as a whole.

A supportive school climate enables:
🔹 safe and respectful relationships
🔹 clear expectations for digital participation and behaviour
🔹 trust between students, teachers, and staff
🔹 consistent responses to concerns and challenges

These conditions influence how students engage, participate, and feel — online and offline.

When the environment is aligned, digital wellbeing becomes part of school culture, not just a policy goal. That is what makes it sustainable. 🏫



Konnektable Technologies Ltd. CARDET Universitatea Aurel Vlaicu din Arad Wonderful Education PCG Polska

At IACTE 2026 — the International Conference "Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Trends in Education" hosted by Universitatea Aurel Vlaicu din Arad — a dedicated Glitter Erasmus+ workshop brought together teachers, researchers, and educational stakeholders from several European countries. The conference opened a dialogue across educational sciences, psychology, sociology, and beyond, uniting educators, students, and practitioners around the future of education.

Held on June 11, the workshop offered a collaborative space to review and discuss two key resources currently in development: Mini Games and a Wiki platform focused on digital wellbeing in education. 📚

Participants explored draft concepts, exchanged perspectives on usability, accessibility, and learning outcomes, and contributed recommendations — all of which will be documented to directly shape the next stages of both tools, ensuring they reflect diverse European classroom realities.

A valuable opportunity to gather cross-European insights ahead of the upcoming national workshops. 🚀



Konnektable Technologies Ltd. CARDET Wonderful Education PCG Polska

📖 New Research Publication | CCDIP – Center for Research Development and Innovation in Psychology

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new research article in the Journal of Educational Sciences & Psychology:

Dezmirean, M.-G., Bocoș, M.-P., Bocoș, M.-D., & Rad, D. (2026). Empathy beyond experience: Attitudes toward animals and belief in animal mind under controlled pet ownership. Journal of Educational Sciences & Psychology, 16(78), 159–170.

🔗 Full issue:
https://jesp.upg-ploiesti.ro/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=45:journal-vol-xvi-lxxviii-no-12026&Itemid=16

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407357431_Empathy_beyond_experience_attitudes_toward_animals_and_belief_in_animal_mind_under_controlled_pet_ownership

The study investigates the relationships among empathy toward animals, attitudes toward animal welfare, and beliefs regarding animal cognition under conditions of controlled pet ownership. The findings contribute to the growing interdisciplinary literature at the intersection of psychology, human–animal interaction, empathy research, and social cognition.

This publication reflects the value of collaborative research bringing together senior academic expertise and emerging researchers, while advancing evidence-based knowledge on the psychological mechanisms underlying human–animal relationships.

Congratulations to all authors for their contribution to this research endeavor.

(PDF) Empathy beyond experience: attitudes toward animals and belief in animal mind under controlled pet ownership PDF | This study examined associations between attitudes toward animals, animal empathy, and belief in animal mind (BAM), controlling for pet ownership.... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

📢 New blog post from the Glitter Erasmus+ Project!

We are pleased to share our latest article “From Framework to Action: Introducing GLITTER’s Online Self-Evaluation Matrix for Digital Wellbeing.”

As digital technologies become part of everyday school life, schools need practical tools to reflect on current practices, identify priorities and plan meaningful improvements.

The GLITTER Online Self-Evaluation Matrix supports schools in moving from reflection to action through a tailored Digital Wellbeing Action Plan Guide.

🔗 Read the full blog post: https://bit.ly/3R0gICI



Konnektable Technologies Ltd. CARDET Universitatea Aurel Vlaicu din Arad Wonderful Education PCG Polska

Felicitări tuturor doctoranzilor participanți la sesiunea doctorală din cadrul Conferinței Internaționale IACTE 2026!

Prezentările susținute au evidențiat diversitatea temelor de cercetare abordate de tinerii cercetători în domeniul asistenței sociale. Calitatea lucrărilor prezentate, seriozitatea demersurilor metodologice și relevanța socială a temelor abordate demonstrează potențialul noii generații de cercetători de a contribui la dezvoltarea cunoașterii și la soluționarea provocărilor societății contemporane.

Felicitări tuturor pentru efortul depus și mult succes în continuarea parcursului doctoral!

https://cdn.uav.ro/documente-psihologie/PROGRAM-DETALIAT-08.06.2026-IACTE-Torkos-vf.pdf

A heartfelt thank you to the more than 100 participants who joined us both in person and online for the GLITTER workshop held during IACTE 2026 and facilitated by Prof. Dana Rad and Researcher Gavril Rad.

The co-creation sessions dedicated to the GLITTER Wiki, digital wellbeing mini-games, and feedback tools generated an impressive range of valuable ideas, constructive suggestions, and innovative perspectives. We were especially pleased by the active engagement of representatives from all partner organizations, whose contributions enriched the discussions and helped shape the next stages of development.

We are truly grateful for the feedback received and inspired by what we still have to build together. The workshop once again demonstrated the power of collaboration, shared expertise, and collective creativity in developing meaningful resources that promote digital wellbeing in schools.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm, insights, and commitment. We look forward to continuing this journey together and transforming these ideas into impactful outcomes for the GLITTER project.

https://cdn.uav.ro/documente-psihologie/PROGRAM-DETALIAT-08.06.2026-IACTE-Torkos-vf.pdf

WSA Pillars in Practice (3/6): Staff Capacity & CPD 👩‍🏫

Digital wellbeing is only as strong as the support available to teachers.

Consistent implementation requires staff capacity-building that is practical, ongoing, aligned across teams, and manageable within real school workloads.

Effective CPD helps educators:
🔹 integrate digital wellbeing into everyday teaching
🔹 respond confidently to challenges
🔹 apply shared routines across subjects
🔹 build consistency across classrooms

When teachers are supported, practice becomes consistent.
When practice is consistent, impact becomes scalable. 📈



Konnektable Technologies Ltd. CARDET Universitatea Aurel Vlaicu din Arad Wonderful Education PCG Polska