On October 24, 2025, the School of Foreign Languages of V. N. Karazin KhNU hosted a webinar “From CAT-tools to ChatGPT: how digital technologies are changing how we teach translation”. The speaker of the event was Olga Gennadiyevna Peshkova, PhD, Associate Professor of the Mykola Lukash Department of Translation Studies. The webinar was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd project.

On October 30, 2025, a successful informative and practical webinar was held at the Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University, dedicated to the integration of automated translation technologies into the educational process and professional activities. The event was organized by the Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University team within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd educational project.

The webinar aroused considerable interest in the professional community. 185 people participated – representatives of 22 higher education institutions and colleges from 12 regions of Ukraine.

The audience was as diverse as possible and interested in digital transformation: among those registered were teachers, students, librarians, tutors and other educational specialists.

Speakers – Olesya Boivan (Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Translation Theory and Practice) and Oksana Vorobyova (Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Translation Theory and Practice) – presented theoretical knowledge and practical experience on the effective use of CAT-tools:

• The need to use modern computer-aided translation systems, such as Trados Studio, was demonstrated, which allow significantly reducing the time spent on translation and improving the quality of the final product by automating routine processes.
• CAT-tools are considered as a means of increasing productivity and reducing cognitive load. It was emphasized that the key decision and quality assurance always remains with the specialist, emphasizing his leading role in the process.
• Higher education students who are already mastering the TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGIES course prepared a practical block, demonstrating their skills in working with Trados Studio. This confirmed the relevance and necessity of such practically-oriented courses for training future specialists.
  

Computer-aided translation (CAT) systems are a powerful resource that allows the translator to save time, improve quality and optimize the cost of translation activities for the end user.

The team of Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University expresses sincere gratitude to all participants for their active participation and interest in the development of digital translation competencies!

Webinar recording: Innovative methods of applying modern automated translation technologies.mp4

This event provided an excellent opportunity to expand professional toolkit, exchange experiences, and learn about the most current approaches to foreign language teaching in the digital age.

During the webinar, we:

• discussed the role of text mediation and its significance for developing critical reading and intercultural interaction;
• examined in detail strategies for summarizing, interpreting, retelling, and working with subtext;
• learned about innovative augmented reality (AR) capabilities that can make reading instruction more interactive, motivating, and personalized;
• exchanged examples of digital tools application that support students in understanding complex texts and developing autonomous learning.

We express sincere gratitude to the speakers from Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Candidates of Philological Sciences, Liudmyla Babii, Mariana Boichuk, and Tetiana Kondratieva for their meaningful presentations, practical demonstrations, and interesting tools that inspire further development.

Modern education is changing rapidly, and digital technologies open new horizons:

• help adapt materials to learners’ needs;
• make learning flexible and dynamic;
• stimulate curiosity and initiative;
• deepen understanding of texts of varying complexity.

We thank the organizers and colleagues from Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University for the opportunity to participate in professional events that inspire and motivate.

The webinar was held within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd project (https://digifled.eu/).

Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/fI7jTDJ2XtE

We continue to improve digital approaches and cutting-edge methodologies to provide learners with a modern and high-quality educational experience.