The starting online meeting as part of the Erasmus+ KA2 BEAUCOUP project brought together representatives from three countries – Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Estonia. Around 160 participants from various educational institutions – including Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU), V. Hnatiuk Ternopil National Pedagogical University, V. Korolenko Poltava National Pedagogical University, M. Kotsyubynsky Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University, Khazar University (Baku), Mingachevir State University, and the Nakhchivan Pedagogical Institute – joined the programme in order to acquire the knowledge needed to meet today’s challenges, particularly in teaching, and to continuously improve themselves in line with the demands of the digital age.
At the start of the event, project coordinator Oleksandra Golovko from the University of Tartu (Estonia) inspired those present and wished everyone an interesting, productive and comfortable learning experience.
The digital skills training takes place as part of the international Erasmus+ KA2 project Boosting Digital Excellence and Aptitude of Universities in the Countries of East Partnership (BEAUCOUP). Participants will undertake a comprehensive online course, ‘Digital Literacy as a Concept’, on the University of Tartu’s Moodle platform, combining synchronous and asynchronous modes.
Over the course of almost three weeks, participants will immerse themselves in the world of cybersecurity and digital philosophy, completing six in-depth modules that will explore topics such as digital democracy and ochlocracy, codes of conduct in digital learning and teaching, and digital tools for transnational learning strategies. Alongside webinars from experts at the University of Gdańsk (Poland), the University of Tartu (Estonia), the University of Primorska (Koper, Slovenia) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain), the team can expect tests, practical exercises and discussions, and the final assignment involves writing an essay entitled ‘My Digital Philosophy’. In addition to the practical knowledge and skills gained, which participants will subsequently be able to apply in their own teaching disciplines, this is also a great opportunity to improve their English language proficiency and meet colleagues from other universities to exchange experiences and practical insights, particularly regarding teaching during the pandemic and in crisis situations.
The BEAUCOUP project team
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