Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq – Tueday, January 28, 2025
The IT Department at Tishk International University, represented by Mr. Savriddin Khalilov, Mr. Mohammad Salim, Ms. Aya Sarkwt, and Ms. Yasmeen Sami, in collaboration with its Marketing Unit led by Dr. Cengiz Akbalaban and Ms. Kanar Zirak, has successfully started an important digital skills enhancement initiative with Zanyari Private School. This strategic partnership marks a significant community service initiative aimed at bridging the digital education gap and empowering educators with essential technological tools.

Photos while meeting to discuss the training details

School Building Photo located infront of Bayan university in Erbil
The comprehensive training program, which whill start soon, consisted of two intensive sessions focused on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Google Apps for Education. The program was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Zanyari Private School’s teaching staff, with sessions conducted in Kurdish to ensure maximum engagement and understanding.
“This collaboration represents our commitment to advancing digital literacy among educators in our school,” stated Mr. Karwan, Principal of Zanyari Private School regarding the training which will be held at Tishk International University. “By providing hands-on training in tools like Google Classroom, Google Forms, and Google Drive, we’re enabling teachers to enhance their classroom experience and better prepare students for the digital age.”
The training sessions will be strategically structured in Tishk International University’s advanced IT Department laboratories, offering participants exposure to state-of-the-art educational technology facilities.
Key highlights of the training program include:
- Comprehensive coverage of Google Apps for Education suite
- Hands-on practical sessions in both familiar and advanced settings
- Culturally sensitive delivery with Kurdish language instruction
- Two-hour intensive sessions focused on practical application
- Direct access to expert instructors from Tishk International University
This initiative reflects both institutions’ dedication to advancing educational standards in the Kurdistan Region. The partnership expected to show promising results, with helping educators to got increased confidence in implementing digital tools in their teaching methodologies.
Looking ahead, both institutions have expressed interest in continuing their collaboration to further enhance educational standards and professional development opportunities in the region.