Digital transformation of education in Ukraine and Moldova: the second DIGITRANS meeting
The Psachna Branch of the National and Kapodistrian National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece hosted on April 11-12, 2024, the second meeting and workshop within the DIGITRANS project, marking the substantial progress achieved in „Digital transformation of the educational process of higher education institutions in Ukraine and Moldova for sustainable engagement with enterprises”. Representatives of the partner institutions from Ukraine, Moldova and Greece, including the Technical University of Moldova, advocated for further strengthening the collaboration and propelling the project to a new stage.
With a strong emphasis on sustainable impact and industry involvement, the DIGITRANS project focuses on the modernization of the educational systems in Ukraine and Moldova by integrating innovative digital strategies in teaching and learning. The main goal is to cultivate graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the labor market, contributing to sustainable economic development.
The Athens meeting provided a valuable platform for the exchange of good practices and ideas between partners. Studies and reports on curricula tailored to the needs of the labor market were presented, guidelines for the development of online courses were discussed and the overall progress of the project, including the purchase of essential equipment, was reviewed.
A central element of the DIGITRANS project is the effective integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning. The use of online platforms, digital resources and innovative teaching methods will facilitate access to quality education, enhance the learning experience of students and provide thorough preparation of graduates for today’s labor market challenges.
In addition to fruitful discussions and presentations, participants had the opportunity to participate in study visits to higher education institutions in Greece, familiarizing themselves with concrete examples of successful digital integration. These valuable experiences will help define future strategies and optimize the implementation of the DIGITRANS project.
The DIGITRANS project represents a significant step in the modernization of education in Ukraine and Moldova. Through the close collaboration between partner institutions, the integration of innovative digital strategies and the focus on active industry involvement, the project has the potential to generate a sustainable impact, preparing graduates to contribute to prosperous economic growth for both countries.
The event was attended by representatives from the Thniko Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon University of Greece, „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati Romania, National Technical University of Cernihiv Ukraine, National Technical University of Automobiles and Roads of Kharkov Ukraine, National Technical University of Lutsk Ukraine, Technical University of Moldova, „Alecu Russo” State University of Balti, „B. P. Hasdeu” State University of Cahul and representatives of ICS „Draexlmaier Automotive” SRL.
