About Us
Our team of passionate educators
As part of the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, we are dedicated to revolutionizing education through.
Mission
Our mission is to transform education through advanced technologies and innovative teaching methods. We enhance learning experiences by developing cutting-edge educational materials, pioneering impactful projects, and leading unique in-house initiatives. Our goal is to empower educators and students, driving excellence and shaping the future of education.
Vision
We envision a future where education is seamlessly integrated with advanced technologies, making learning more engaging, effective, and accessible for everyone. Teaching is about awareness and trust, and we are committed to embodying these principles in our approach. Our goal is to be a leader in educational innovation, inspiring continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.
Value Proposition
At the Center for Advanced Didactic Technologies, we offer unparalleled expertise in integrating advanced technologies with innovative teaching methods. Our value lies in developing high-quality educational materials, pioneering impactful projects, and implementing unique in-house initiatives. By focusing on awareness and trust in teaching, we empower educators and students to achieve excellence. Partner with us to experience a transformative approach to education that drives engagement, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Joanna Świętoniowska, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Advanced Teaching Technologies, UITM
Project Manager in Project Office, UITM
Assistant Professor, Department of Management, UITM
Employed at the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów since 2005.
Dr. Świętoniowska defended her doctoral dissertation titled „Improving the Project Maturity of Organizations” with distinction in Social Sciences – Management and Quality Sciences at the University of Economics in Katowice in 2019.
Her research interests are focused on project management, innovations, entrepreneurship, and the use of games in education.
In her professional career, she prepares and manages national and international projects funded by internal and external programs (especially by Erasmus Plus Programme. She specializes in managing international projects conducted with European universities as well as other European entities such as businesses and consulting companies. She is a certified project manager – IPMA C (Certified Project Manager) and Prince (PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner), holding certificates for completing project management training based on PMI-PMBoK; accredited European Funds Consultant. She has conducted over 1000 hours of training for enterprises in the field of project management. She combines her scientific activity with economic advisory in the field of project management in enterprises, complementing each other and inspiring mutual inspiration.
She collaborates with the following universities, including but not limited to: University of Bologna, Reykjavik University Center for Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre in Portugal, Université de Nice – Sophia Antipolis, University of Seville, and University of Murcia.
Privately, she is a board game enthusiast, which is reflected in her professional work as she promotes the use of board games and simulations as innovative tools in education. She is a co-author of the board game Car Factory, reflecting the most important elements of project management. Since 2019, the Basics of Entrepreneurship course has been conducted in a gamified form.
Joanna Wójcik, Ph.D.
Deputy Head of the Department of Cognitive Science and Mathematical Modeling, College of Applied Computer Science
Director of e-Learning Department
Expert at the Center for Advanced Teaching Technologies at UITM
Employed at the University of Information Technology and Management since 2005
Graduate of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, specializstion Mathematics in Technical and Natural Sciences (2000-2005). She also completed the Postgraduate Studies in Computer Science Applications and the Postgraduate Studies in Pedagogy (AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow). She obtained a PhD in the discipline of management sciences in 2015 at the Faculty of Informatics and Communication of the University of Economics in Katowice. Title of dissertation „Models of knowledge objects in the e-learning systems of economic universities”. Certified e-teacher and e-learning methodologist (Association of Academic E-learning). Enthusiast of e-learning and modern methods in education.
Her main research focus is the domain of new technologies, e-learning, university management, business models, and agile methodologies. She has taken part in many international projects, including ICT4STD – Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainable Tourism Development (Coordinator) and BEAST – BE Aware STudent (Expert).
An enthusiast of opera, mountain tourism and non-fiction literature.