From February to May 2025, faculty members and PhD students of the Department of Management at the State University of Information and Communication Technologies (SUICT) successfully completed the International Academic Research and Methodological Internship entitled “Modern EdTech in the Educational Process of Higher Education Institutions”, organized by the Higher School of Social and Economic Studies in Przeworsk, Poland.

The training was conducted online and brought together a team of participants including:

• Anna Soroka, Head of the Department
• Volodymyr Zasanskyi, Professor
• Iryna Makovetska and Anastasiia Hlushchenkova, Associate Professors
• Mykhailo Lishchynskyi, partner representative of the department
• Olena Ivanyshyna, Assistant Lecturer
• Artem Zavgorodnii, PhD student of the department

The internship program included lectures, workshops, training sessions, as well as independent and individual work. Its primary goal was to introduce participants to innovative digital technologies in higher education and to enhance modern pedagogical competencies.

The program covered the following training modules:

1. Modern Digital Educational Technologies (EdTech) in Higher Education: Realities and Prospects
2. Teacher Self-development Tools
3. Psychology of the Modern Student
4. Digital Technologies in Teaching: Organizational Aspects
5. EdTech in Teaching: Visualization of Educational Materials

The culmination of the program was the development and presentation of an individual research project titled:
"Innovative EdTech in the Educational Process – From Theory to Practice."

Upon completion, all participants received internationally recognized certificates confirming their qualification in the field of modern educational technologies.

The acquired knowledge and practical skills are already being actively integrated into the educational process. This enables students of the Department of Management to:

• Study using innovative methodologies enhanced by modern EdTech solutions
• Develop essential digital competencies in demand on the labor market
• Access educational materials in interactive, user-friendly, and visually engaging formats
• Participate in courses designed with the psychological characteristics of the modern learner in mind

Artem Zavgorodnii, a PhD student of the department, shared his impressions:
“It was incredibly enriching to take part in this international program. The internship allowed me to gain deeper insight into how digital technologies can be effectively combined with pedagogy. This knowledge will definitely benefit me as a future lecturer and researcher.”

Mykhailo Lishchynskyi, a representative of the department’s partner organization, emphasized the importance of such initiatives:
“We are pleased to support our collaboration with the Department of Management and to witness its tangible steps toward the digitalization of education. Investing in faculty development means investing in the quality of human capital. Initiatives like this one help shape a competitive young generation ready to thrive in the digital economy.”

Anna Soroka, Head of the Department of Management, added:
“We are committed to continuously improving the educational process by implementing modern approaches and digital solutions. The participation of our faculty and PhD students in international internships is a strategic step toward enhancing the quality of training for future managers. Ultimately, it is our students who benefit the most.”