Project Results

Virtual Centres 

    Virtual Centres within the DigiFLEd project are designed as innovative digital hubs that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development among partner universities. They aim to support the integration of ICT tools in foreign language education by providing access to shared resources, best practices, and online training opportunities for educators and students. By establishing these centres, the project promotes a sustainable digital learning ecosystem that enhances international cooperation and strengthens the capacity of Ukrainian universities to modernise their curricula.

   7 Ukrainian virtual centres are presented via the links:

V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University

Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University

V.O. Sukhomlynskyi Mykolaiv National University / Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding  

Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages, Donbas State Pedagogical University 

Oles Honchar Dnipro National University

Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University

E-course ‘Ukrainian Language and Culture’

The course is designed for learners whose native language is not Ukrainian and provides an introduction to the structure of the Ukrainian language. It aims to develop essential communication skills for everyday interactions in familiar, thematic contexts. Furthermore, it introduces culturally significant concepts, national symbols, stereotypes, and mythologemes, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of the Ukrainian linguistic worldview, cultural identity, and ethnic mindset.

DigiFLEd Webinars 2025

Modern Information Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching (17 March 2025)

The first webinar within the DigiFLEd project was successfully held! 
We are delighted to share the news! The first in a series of webinars took place at Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University as part of the international project “Modernization of University Education Programmes by Integrating Information Technologies” (DigiFLEd), supported by Erasmus+.
 The topic of the webinar was “Modern Information Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching”.
The event brought together about 200 academic staff and applicants from partner universities both offline and online!
 The webinar was preceded by an important training phase (Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025), during which Ukrainian curriculum developers completed courses offered by European partners – Tampere University (Finland), Maynooth University (Ireland) and the University of Western Macedonia (Greece).
Special thanks to Nataliia Shcherba (Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Intercultural Communication and Foreign Language Education, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University), who successfully systematized and presented her experience of working on the new educational component “Digital Methods of Language Teaching”.
The webinar participants had a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the most advanced digital tools and technologies for developing phonetic, grammatical, and lexical skills, as well as improving listening, writing, and speaking. In addition, interactive platforms were presented to help assess foreign language proficiency.
We sincerely thank all participants, organizers and our international partners!
More interesting webinars and opportunities for professional development are ahead!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pkD4vjiIf1XDLtpFCIoRu2J9iaBAl5q3/view 

Digital Technologies in the Educational Practice of Language and Literature Teachers: Practical Experience (29 April 2025)

Digital Tools in Action: A Successful Webinar within DigiFLEd Project
On April 29, 2025, an online webinar “Digital Technologies in the Educational Practice of Language and Literature Teachers: Practical Experience” was held via the ZOOM platform as part of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd project “Modernization of university foreign language programs through integration with information technologies.”
The speaker of the event was Iryna Skliar, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Ukrainian Philology and the Department of World Literature at Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages of Donbas State Pedagogical University.
During the webinar, participants explored practical aspects of using digital technologies in the educational process. Special attention was given to such digital tools as Genially, Padlet, and others that help diversify content delivery, increase student engagement, and make learning more interactive and modern.
We sincerely thank all participants for their active involvement and interest in the topic of digital transformation in education!
To be continued! Stay tuned for upcoming DigiFLEd seminars – even more valuable and innovative sessions are on the way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNZrkKy3hA 

Modern Digital Tools for Teaching Foreign Languages, Communication, and Collaboration (30 May 2025)

On May 30, 2025, a webinar “Modern digital tools for teaching foreign languages, communication and cooperation” was held at the School of Foreign Languages of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

The webinar was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd project “Modernisation of university education programmes in foreign languages by integrating information technologies”

Speaker: Olha Meleshchenko, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of English Philology and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages

Digital Toolkit for Language and Literature Teachers: Resources and Strategies (19 June 2025)

Inspiration, fresh ideas, new tools, and vibrant interaction – that’s exactly how we would describe our recent webinar “Digital Toolkit for Language and Literature Teachers: Resources and Strategies”!
On June 19, the German Philology Department of Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding hosted this event as part of the international Erasmus+ CBHE DigiFLEd project – “DigiFLEd: Modernisation of University Education Programmes in Foreign Languages by Integrating Information Technologies.”
 We were truly delighted to welcome over 100 participants – teachers, educators, students, and academic professionals from across Ukraine and beyond! Together, we took another step toward building an accessible and innovative digital learning environment – one that transforms not only the process of teaching but the very philosophy of education.
The goal of the webinar was to equip participants with practical tools for creating interactive, efficient, and learner-centered educational spaces in blended and online formats. We aimed to show how digital tools can not only support but also enrich the teaching of language and literature disciplines. We also wanted to emphasize that blended and online learning can be just as emotional, engaging, and effective as traditional in-class instruction.
The event was opened by:
Prof. H.V. Pavlov, Vice-Rector for Research at NUOS, who highlighted the vital role of digital transformation in university education
T.P. Myronenko, Head of the Department of German Philology, and the driving force behind many international and national educational initiatives
Our speakers formed a dynamic team with real experience and a clear vision for educational transformation:
Lidiia Aizikova – Lecturer at the the Germanic Philology Department and Deputy Head for International Cooperation.
She introduced the platforms Curipod and Flippity – powerful tools for creating engaging, interactive lessons. Her presentation focused on how such tools enhance student motivation and involvement, making learning more visual, accessible, and dynamic.
Anastasiia Cherevko – Master’s student at the Germanic Philology Department and an active participant of the DigiFLEd project.
She shared her personal experience using digital tools from a student’s perspective, presenting:
▪️ Educaplay – for creating interactive vocabulary and grammar exercises
▪️ Edcafe AI Chatbot – a cutting-edge tool based on artificial intelligence
▪️ Gimkit – a gamified platform for revision and knowledge assessment
Anastasiia demonstrated how these resources support learner autonomy, critical thinking, and digital literacy – key competencies for modern education.
Liubov Mykhailova – Methodologist of the Germanic Philology Department and administrator of the DigiFLEd Virtual Digital Hub at NUOS.
She spoke about the creation, structure, and functionality of the hub, its role as a coordination center for the digital transformation of language education at the university, and the opportunities it provides for faculty, staff, and students through curated digital resources and support.
We sincerely thank every participant for your active involvement, thoughtful questions, and genuine interest.
Your engagement with the topic of digital teaching tools proves that educational change is already underway – and you are helping lead it.
Another key goal of the webinar was to raise awareness about the Erasmus+ CBHE DigiFLEd project – so that more educators could learn about its mission, resources, and opportunities.
Special thanks to our Erasmus+ CBHE DigiFLEd project partners for their support, trust, and high standards of cooperation, which continue to inspire and enable us to implement cutting-edge practices in Ukrainian higher education.
We express our sincere gratitude to the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Philology and especially to Dean Olena Hohorenko for the comprehensive informational and technical support that made the high-quality delivery of the webinar possible.
https://youtu.be/E7j_e1rofHA 

Digital Tools: New Horizons for Effective Teaching (29 September 2025)

On 29 September 2025 the webinar “Digital Tools: New Horizons for Effective Teaching” was organised by Oles Honchar Dnipro National University. The event brought together over 260 participants from all regions of Ukraine and became a significant driver for change in teaching practice!

Speaker Svitlana Riabovol demonstrated how modern technologies can transform a traditional class into a dynamic, interactive learning space where students are not passive listeners but active creators of their own learning process.

Participants had the opportunity to explore the potential of platforms such as Sandbox Padlet, Wayground, Flinga Wall, and Voki, which enable educators to:

  • instantly collect ideas and conduct brainstorming sessions;
  • create visually engaging interactive boards;
  • facilitate synchronous and asynchronous student collaboration;
  • personalise learning materials and design educational quests;
  • integrate animated avatars that voice tasks, explanations, and feedback, making learning even more interactive and engaging.

Key takeaway: Digital tools are a powerful resource for educators, enabling them to save time, unlock creativity, and deepen engagement with students.

We highly recommend this webinar to everyone ready to rethink the role of the educator in the digital ageand make their teaching trulyeffective and inspiring!

http://www.fuifm-dnu.dp.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/%D0%A6%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%96-%D1%96%D0%BD%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%96-%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8-%D0%B5%D1%84%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8F.mp4?_=1 

From CAT Tools to ChatGPT: How Digital Technologies Are Transforming Translation Teaching (24 October 2025)

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.

The DigiFLEd team is preparing for the upcoming webinars:

  • October 2025 – Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University: “Digital platforms for learning Ukrainian as a Foreign Language”
  • November 2025 – Volodymyr Hnatiuk Ternopil National Pedagogical University: “Ukrainian online: modern digital methods for learning Ukrainian as a foreign language”
  • December 2025 – Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University: “Immersive Learning Technologies in EFL Teaching”

Join the community of those who are changing education with digital technologies and become part of educational transformation!

Showcase of Method and Content Modules Given by EU Partners

     We are pleased to present demonstration videos of methodological and content modules prepared by our EU partners within the framework of the DigiFLEd project. These materials showcase best practices, innovative approaches, and the integration of digital tools in foreign language teaching, offering inspiration and support for Ukrainian educators.

3.2 Week 3 Course Understanding the Importance of Communication

3.3 Theories and Principles of Multimedia Learning and Multimedia content creation for Education Coherence                Principle Greece

 

3.5. Digital Tools for creation, communication and collaboration. Genially Introduction Greece

 

4.1 Digital Games and Gamification in FL Teaching H5P Branching Maynooth

Benchmarking report 

   Benchmarking Report has been prepared within the framework of the Erasmus+ DigiFLEd project, aimed at modernising university education programmes in foreign languages by integrating information technologies. The report analyses best practices observed during study visits to three European universities – Maynooth University (Ireland), the University of Western Macedonia (Greece), and Tampere University (Finland) – with the goal of enhancing foreign language education in Ukrainian partner institutions. By examining innovative uses of digital tools, the report offers valuable insights into creating more interactive, student-centred, and technology-enhanced learning environments.

   The study visits provided Ukrainian educators with exposure to ICT applications such as Moodle, AI tools, immersive multimedia, and translation technologies, enriching their pedagogical approaches. This introduction outlines the project’s objectives to bridge gaps between academic offerings and labour market demands, while fostering international cooperation and digital innovation. The benchmarking process also identified common challenges and opportunities for digital transformation in Ukraine’s higher education sector. Ultimately, this report serves as a guide for developing new DigiFLEd courses, updating curricula, and promoting sustainable digital practices in foreign language teaching.

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Benchmarking Report

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