“State-of-the-Art Tools for Creating Interactive Online Courses”: Staff of the Center for Digital Education Train University Lecturers

In the context of the rapid development of modern technologies and the challenges of wartime, the ability of educators to effectively use digital tools has become the foundation of high-quality education. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv plays a strategic role in shaping a modern educational community capable of implementing innovative teaching methodologies and ensuring the continuity of the learning process through interactive digital solutions.

From December 4 to 17, 2025, online and offline professional development courses entitled “State-of-the-Art Tools for the Development and Implementation of Interactive Online Courses in the Educational Process” were held for the University’s teaching and academic staff. The program was implemented within the framework of a state-funded professional development initiative for specialists in specific sectors of the economy and public-sector employees, awarded as a result of a competitive selection organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

The Teaching Excellence Unit of the Center for Quality Assurance in Education, in cooperation with the Institute of Postgraduate Education and the Center for Digital Education, organized a series of lectures and practical sessions. The program was aimed at developing practical skills in working with multimedia content, artificial intelligence, and learning management systems (LMS).

The course was the result of a synergy between the expertise of specialists from the Center for Digital Education and leading scholars of the University. Acting Head of the Center for Digital Education, Halyna R. Humenna, presented the possibilities of interactive teaching tools and conducted practical sessions on the use of AI agents such as HeyGen, NotebookLM, Napkin, and Gamma for generating educational content. Vasyl F. Petriv, a specialist of the Center for Digital Education, provided comprehensive training on issues related to the quality and validity of tests, as well as the specifics of knowledge assessment in a distance learning environment. Vasyl Liashkevych, Associate Professor of the Department of Systems Design and PhD in Technical Sciences, covered topics related to artificial intelligence trends (ChatGPT), content automation, and the use of collaboration tools (Miro, Padlet, Jamboard). Ihor Bushchak, Assistant Professor of the Department of Primary and Preschool Education, focused on the pedagogical design of interactive courses, the use of LMS platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom), the creation of multimedia content, and the analysis of learning effectiveness.

The training was delivered in a blended format: the offline course ran from December 8 to 17, while the online course took place from December 4 to 13, enabling the engagement of a wide range of participants through digital platforms.

Such courses help educators master cutting-edge technologies for adaptive learning and content personalization, which are key to the modernization of higher education and to enhancing the competitiveness of Ukrainian universities in the digital space. Upon successful completion of the final assessment on the Moodle e-learning platform, participants will receive certificates equivalent to 2 ECTS credits.