Ukraine digital: Ensuring academic success in times of crisis

General information and registration

- Please register no later than the day before the workshop

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- Participation in the programme is free of charge. We expect you to actively participate and contribute.

- If you already took part in the certificate programme last year, you can repeat it and select further workshops that could be helpful for your future teaching activities.

- Please note that the following schedule is in Central European Time (CET). Please take the time difference into account.

- The day before the workshop we will send you an email with a Zoom link.

- We ask you to take your registration for the workshop seriously and to try to attend the event. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know. We will try to record the workshops, but please be aware that this will not always be possible.

- We expect you to write a reflection on each workshop you have attended. Please note that this should not be a summary of the workshop, but your thoughts on the workshop.

Module 1: Theoretical part (18 units)

Participants will deal with central issues of teaching and learning. The certificate programme includes the development of trauma-sensitive skills in the classroom. This aspect aims to equip educators with the necessary skills to implement trauma-sensitive approaches in their classrooms and promote a learning environment that prioritises safety and support.

In addition, the programme promotes the integration of AI tools and digital resources into the classroom to improve the quality of education. The aim is to enable educators to use innovative technologies for more effective and efficient knowledge transfer. The focus will continue to be on the development of writing skills in teaching, as writing is a fundamental cultural competence for academic teaching.

Participants will be offered workshops on the following topics:

• Integration of AI into teaching and academic writing;
• Trauma-sensitive approach to teaching;
• Integration of digital tools into the learning process;

To receive a certificate, participants must complete 18 units. Each workshop counts for 2 units*, i.e. work units. Participants must choose at least two workshops from topic 1, two workshops from topic 2 and three workshops from topic 3.

Participants can attend all workshops, but only the selected topics will count towards the certificate. They should write a reflection on the workshops they attended. You can use these questions as a guide.

Please note that you should only write a reflection for the workshops that you wish to include in your final certificate.

Module 2: Practical part (20 units)

The second part includes your own contributions. Together with the expertise of Ukrainian educators, we want to further develop the Viadrina Online Learning Lab. This platform provides users with free material with the aim of improving teaching and learning. It will be managed and updated by the Center for Teaching and Learning of the European University Viadrina. The aim is to create a platform that promotes different teaching methods and inspires learning. Here is the link to the Viadrina Online Lab

Your task is to create content for the Viadrina Online Lab. As an educator, you need to create two contributions (content) for the Viadrina Online Lab based on your expertise and experience and based on scientific sources: one for your colleagues and one for the students.

Another task is to enter your reflections, written after each workshop session you have attended, in your certificate.

*1 unit = 45 min.

Registration form: https://form.typeform.com/to/a9B185G3

Important! If you have problems with the registration or are unable to attend the event, please write to us at:
ua-digital@europa-uni.de

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KI in education: Innovations, Challenges and Future Prospects (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 15/04/2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16:00 - 17:30 CET)

We will explore the transformative role of generative AI in higher education, with a focus on its innovative applications, developments, challenges and future perspectives. Participants will learn how AI-powered tools can improve teaching, optimise processes and personalise learning, while taking ethical and pedagogical aspects into account.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

The final thesis as a work of scientific creativity (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 15.04.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of this event is to define the general and the particular in scientific work and its methodology. General scientific and specific scientific principles and methods will be updated. We will learn about the requirements for formulating a research topic and designing a scientific paper. We will define the main principles of collecting and organising the storage of primary research material.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

EdTech Revolution: Digital Tools for Sustainable and Quality Education (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 22.04.2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16:00 - 17:30 CET)

This webinar will explore the latest digital tools that are transforming education, increasing teaching efficiency and improving student engagement. Participants will discover how emerging EdTech solutions are shaping a high-quality learning experience and redefining the future of education.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Writing a scientific text (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 22.04.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of the session is to define the components of a scientific text, their connection to each other and their purpose. The internal logic of the introduction of a scientific text will be discussed. The sections and their subsections of a scientific text will be presented as a unity of content and form. We will look at the means that make a text an author's text. We will look at the phenomenon of "plagiarism" and how to avoid it when working with information sources. We will discuss recommendations for the optimal formulation of the most important conclusions of a research paper.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

Media Tools in Teaching: New Horizons for Education (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 29.04.2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16 - 17:30 CET)
This webinar will explore how modern media tools are transforming the learning experience by making education more interactive, engaging and accessible. Participants will discover innovative ways to integrate digital media into the classroom, increase student motivation and create a more dynamic learning environment.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Preparing to defend a research paper (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 29.04.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

In this session, we will discuss the best techniques for finalising a scientific text and its abstract, as well as for preparing an abstract. We will find out how not to "lose" what we have done. We will analyse the possibilities for a researcher to interact with experts and reviewers. We will look at the public defence of a research paper and how to prepare for it. We will get an idea of the structure of the applicant's speech and behaviour, the style of formulation of the applicant's answers to the questions of the members of the scientific review board and the comments of the reviewers.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

The future of digital communication: new rules, influence of AI and emerging tools (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 06.05.2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16 - 17:30 CET)
This webinar will explore the evolution of digital communication with a focus on new rules, innovations related to the digitalisation of education and modern tools. Participants will learn how interaction and collaboration are changing and how communication is being redefined in educational and professional environments.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

How to write and defend a research paper and stay healthy (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 06.05.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of the discussion is to explain the basic rules of mental hygiene and ways to avoid stress and fatigue. We will formulate a behavioural model for the defence of a research paper entitled "Knowledgeable and confident". We will consider the functions of the supervisor in the process of preparation and academic defence. We will analyse the potential and resources for writing a research paper and in particular a final thesis. We will examine the impact of artificial intelligence and its role in the writing of research papers and theses in particular.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

Peculiarities of the educational process in a traumatised society (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 13.05.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of this webinar is to specify post-traumatic manifestations in the participants of the educational process, trauma-informed teaching, its goals and practices. Search for ways to optimise the educational process in the context of Ukrainian reality. Systematisation of post-traumatic support in the educational process. Post-traumatic experiences of teachers and their impact on the educational process.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

Resigning education with VR & AR: benefits, applications and future prospects (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 20.05.2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16 - 17:30 CET)

This webinar will explore the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) on education, with a focus on their practical applications and future potential. Participants will learn how immersive technologies enhance the learning experience, increase student engagement and provide innovative solutions for modern education.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Potentials and resources for post-traumatic personal recovery (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 20.05.2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of the event is to identify personal and social potentials and resources for the recovery of a post-traumatised person. The discussion will focus on the principles and methods of personal recovery after trauma, training in resource-orientated strategies for post-traumatic support in the educational process and practical exercises for designing lessons.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

Practice of post-traumatic self-healing (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 27 May 2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The aim of this webinar is to recognise obstacles to restoring personal harmony after traumatic experiences. Practical sensitisation and development of own resources for recovery based on known psychotechniques, supervision and intervention, means of cultural and resource-based rehabilitation. During the event, participants can get to know their inner resources better and learn practical tools to strengthen their mental health.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

Scientific work in wartime and post-war times (in Ukrainian)
Date and time: 03/06/2025, 18:00 - 19:30 Kyiv time (17:00 - 18:30 CET)

The event will shed light on the importance of integrating traumatic experiences into everyday life. Algorithms for optimising scientific work at different levels (student research projects, theses and dissertations) will be discussed. We will consider scientific activity as a means of post-traumatic recovery of the individual in the unity of general and particular, personal and social, form and content.

Trainer: Prof. Igor Kapritsyn - Professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair of Social Philosophy and Public Management of Zaporizhzhia National University

A comprehensive approach to the implementation of digital technologies (in English)
Date and time: 17.06.2024, 17:00 - 18:30 Kyiv time (16 - 17:30 CET)

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the strategies and best practices for implementing digital technologies in educational and professional environments. Participants will explore the key factors for successful integration, potential challenges and the long-term impact of digital transformation on teaching, learning and organisational effectiveness.

Trainer: Oleksandr Poddenezhny - Head of the Centre for Electronic Education of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Module 2: Practical part (20 units)

Your task is to create content for the Viadrina Online Lab. As educators, you must produce two contributions (content) for the Viadrina Online Lab, based on your expertise and experience and drawing on academic sources: one for your colleagues and one for the students.

Criteria:

- Use the existing content of the Viadrina Online Lab as a reference and example.

- Create supporting materials for students for their studies. You can use the information you received in the workshops. Examples can be found here: Viadrina Online Lab for Students. Please avoid duplicating information that already exists.

- Teachers can use this page as a reference: Viadrina Online Lab for Teachers. You can use the information you received during the workshops to create your content.

- Design your contributions within the framework of the inspiring learning and teaching methods and processes available on Mahara.

- Ensure originality and engagement with sources by avoiding copying and pasting. Edit content from sources to reflect your own thoughts and ideas.

- Use the specified citation style to cite all sources correctly and make the citations clear and traceable.

- Use clear, concise and academic language.

- Preferably present your materials in both English and Ukrainian. If language skills are an obstacle, please provide materials in Ukrainian.

- Include interactive elements in your posts to encourage user participation, e.g. discussions, additional source recommendations, forums, polls or quizzes.

- Use different media formats such as text, images, etc.

- Ensure that contributions are accessible to all users, regardless of their individual needs or restrictions.

Since you do not have access to the Mahara platform, you can submit your materials in PDF format or as a presentation on Canva etc. If you agree to this, we will transfer your materials to Mahara with copyright information.

The deadline for submission is 31 October 2024. Please send us your work to the following address: ua-digital@europa-uni.de.