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Call for Papers: Ukraine Digital

Call for Papers: Ukraine Digital – Enhancing Education through Digitalization

In light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that has severely impacted the higher education landscape, the DAAD-funded initiative “Ukraine digital: Ensuring academic success in times of crisis” has been launched to support Ukrainian universities in implementing and sustaining digital education. This program, led by Hochschule Mittweida in collaboration with the National University of Economics in Odessa (ONEU) and the National Oles Honchar University in Dnipro (DNU), aims to provide necessary resources for Ukrainian students and faculty to continue their academic endeavors despite the constraints imposed by the crisis.

Since the outbreak of the war in July 2022, many educational institutions in Ukraine have faced unprecedented challenges, including the destruction of university infrastructure and loss of faculty members due to forced displacement. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian universities have shown resilience by integrating digital teaching methods and remote-learning frameworks to ensure the continuity of education.

The “Ukraine digital” initiative has focused on a dual approach: transferring educational materials to partner universities and enhancing digital literacy among faculty and students. This call for papers invites researchers, educators, and practitioners to contribute insights and research results that can further support these efforts and promote collaboration in advancing digital education.

Conference Themes

We invite submissions that delve into various aspects of digital education in the context of Ukraine, including but not limited to:

Digital Learning Tools and Technologies:

      • Impact assessment of e-learning platforms such as OPAL, Kahoot!, and Mentimeter on student engagement and learning outcomes.
      • Development and implementation of innovative online teaching methodologies tailored for Ukrainian universities.

Research Contributions and Academic Works:

      • Empirical studies analyzing how digital education affects academic performance during crises.
      • Success stories and case studies showcasing remote learning solutions that have emerged from Ukrainian institutions.

Student Support Mechanisms and Initiatives:

      • Examination of scholarship programs and funding opportunities aimed specifically at Ukrainian students.
      • Evaluation of strategies for integrating displaced students into the educational framework and fostering inclusivity.

Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations:

      • Initiatives focused on modernizing curricula through SAP-based education, aiming to replace outdated Russian software tools.
      • Collaborative projects involving faculty engagement to design relevant and responsive curricula that meet current educational challenges.

Envisioning the Future of Higher Education in Ukraine:

      • Long-term strategies for the digital transformation of higher education systems.
      • Exploration of sustainable partnerships between Ukrainian and international universities to enhance educational offerings and expand collaborative research.

Impact of Digitalization on Research and Development:

      • Investigating how digital platforms can facilitate research collaborations during times of crisis.
      • The role of technology in promoting interdisciplinary research among Ukrainian scholars and their international counterparts.

Submission Guidelines

      • Abstract Submission: Authors are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words that clearly outlines the research question, methodology, findings, and relevance to the themes mentioned above. Please submit your abstracts electronically to [email address] by [submission deadline].
      • Full Paper Submission: Authors selected based on their abstracts will be invited to submit full papers for presentation at the conference. Full papers should be between 3000 and 5000 words, formatted according to the guidelines available on our website [insert link].
      • Format: Submissions should adhere to the specified formatting guidelines APA 6th ed.

Important Dates

      • Abstract Submission Deadline: January 3rd
      • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: January 30th
      • Full Paper Submission Deadline: February 25th

Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be eligible for publication in a special issue of an academic journal focused on innovative practices in digital education during crises. Authors will be informed about the submission process for the special issue during the conference.

Conference Participation

This conference will provide an interactive platform for idea exchange, networking, and collaboration among educators, researchers, and policymakers interested in the digital transformation of education. All participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that shape the future of higher education in Ukraine and beyond.

For ongoing updates and detailed information about the conference, please visit our official website Ukraine digital | HS Mittweida or contact the organizing committee at litvinov@hs-mittweida.de

We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the conversation on the resilient educational landscape of Ukraine through digital innovation!

Organizing Committee

Hochschule Mittweida – University of Applied Sciences
Fakultät WI
Daria Litvinova
Am Schwanenteich 4b
Grunert de Jácome- Bau
Raum 6-225
09648 Mittweida

+49 3727 58 1311
litvinov@hs-mittweida.de

 

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