About the project

DigiFLEd is a three-year Erasmus+ CBHE project coordinated by Tampere University (Finland).

The project focuses on building the capacity of Ukrainian universities by modernising and digitalising 24 foreign language (FL) curricula. In the context of the current geo-political challenges facing Ukraine, the development of an accessible digital learning environment is crucial.

DigiFLEd aims to ensure the continuity and resilience of educational processes, thereby preserving and nurturing Ukraine’s human capital for the future.

Who is it for?

The target groups are FL students, university teaching staff and school teachers. The number of persons to benefit from the project is approximately 1400.

What will it do?

The main project activities include benchmarking visits of Ukrainian teams to the EU partner universities, Train-the-Trainers modules, development and piloting of seven ICT-enhanced courses for Ukrainian universities in collaboration with European peers, establishing a network of virtual resource centers, employer-networking events and a final conference.

What is the general objective?

The strategic objective is to enhance the quality of higher education in Ukraine by integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into foreign language-related curricula.

Specific Objectives

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To address mismatches between the requirements of the labour market and the offer of HEIs;
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To provide FL professionals with the necessary training in ICTs
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To foster cooperation between partner universities
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To strengthen the relationships between HEIs, schools and other stakeholders
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To enhance the international visibility of the Ukrainian language and culture

Work Packages

WP 1

Project Management

(TAU)
Tampere University 

WP 2

Benchmarking Studies

(KKNU)
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

WP 3

Method Training

(UOWM)
University of Western Macedonia

WP 4

Content Training

(TAU)
Tampere University

WP 5

Development and delivery of courses

(DSPU, HIFL)
Donbas State Pedagogical University,
Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages

WP 6

Quality Assurance

(MNU) / (NUOS)
V.O. Sukhomlynskyi National University of Mykolaiv /
Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding

WP 7

Communication and Dissemination

(DNU)
Oles Honchar Dnipro National University

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WP1 – Project Management:

Ensuring that the project meets its objectives within budget and scheduled timescales; monitoring project progress, tracking deliverables and reporting to the EC. Lead: TAU

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WP2 – Benchmarking studies:

Study visits to three European partner universities to introduce EU best practices in FL teaching and learning to UA partner universities and launch Method/Content training modules.
Lead: KKNU

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WP3 – Method Training:

Develop and deliver six teacher training modules to equip FL teachers with the digital skills to construct e-courses by using digital tools to create educational content for FL learning.
Lead: UOWM

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WP4 – Content Training:

Develop and deliver seven teacher training modules to enhance FL teachers’ subject-specific skills and competencies.
Lead: TAU

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WP5 – Development and delivery of new courses:

Development and delivery of new courses: Develop syllabi and teaching materials for 7 new courses, provide FL teachers with support and guidance to develop new digital content to update 24 FL BA and MA study programmes in line with European best practices.
Lead: DSPU, HIFL

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WP6 – Quality Assurance:

Assure and control the quality during the whole period of the project implementation to ultimately prepare the updated BA and MA curricula for accreditation by the National Agency for QA in HE.
Lead: MNU / NUOS

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WP7 – Communication and Dissemination:

Increase awareness about the project and its outcomes in the academic community, relevant industry, and society via the project website, social media, the network of DigiFLEd virtual university centres and thematic events.
Lead: DNU

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