Simeon Slavchev, Medical University of Sofia

Eeva Kuoppala, Mika Ruponen, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Pedagogigal Transformation in INGENIUM

Pascale Greene, University of Rouen Normandy
Workshop: Tell me and i forget. Teach me, I may remember, Involve me and I learn

1)Using a language card game provided, learners are asked to converse in small teams to question each other in a limited time on their life experiences communicating in “ only English” practicing reading skills, revision of question forms, verb tenses, vocabulary, direct and indirect speech, in adaptable size / exchangeable groups to gain confidence in improvisational language skills.
1) Students justify their choice of game methods.
2) Voluntary or designated students “ report back “ to other groups The teacher’s purpose is to give instructions, facilitate, guide, and subtly correct errors.
No preparation or note taking needed.
And / or
2) “WILTYIE “ Would lie to You, in English ? adapted from a TV panel game. Presenting 3 personal experiences , only one of which is true, the aim is to see how convincing students are when responding to class questions. Short individual personal preparation in note form is possible, or improvisation according to levels. The game requires oral production and presentation for individuals and oral comprehension and improvisational production skills for an attentive group of listeners who must determine the veracity of the 3 situations presented, “catching out” the speaker and initiating a debate on the “ Truth or lie” to evaluate and come to conclusions justifying their answers. (Points affected ( or not ) to most convincing students after a vote.)

Pascale Greene
English as a second language teacher
University of Rouen Normandy
Email: pascale.greene@icloud.com

Daniel Schwarz, HKA – Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Presentation & Workshop: T minus Ten

„T minus Ten“ („t-10“) is a 10-year-project in which generations of students develop a Serious Game that recreates
the real world and tries to save it. „t-10“ is designed as a long-term project that spans the „decisive decade“ from
2020 to 2030.
The current work in progress of the project will be presented in the session and a workshop gives hands-on
insights how such an „inter-generational“ project fosters sustainable and project-based learning.

Daniel Schwarz
Professor for Interactive Media
HKA – The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Email: daniel.schwarz@h-ka.de

Staff Academy workshops

The INGENIUM Alliance organises Staff Academy workshops to share, transfer and showcase selected innovative pedagogical methodologies from the partner Universities. Each Staff Academy event has ten individual sessions, lasting an hour, with one from each partner university. The Staff Academy sessions are based on proposals submitted by Alliance staff implementing innovative learning methodologies or wishing to develop them in cooperation with INGENIUM partners.

Staff Academy workshops allow participants to gain and enhance their teaching and facilitation skills by providing additional time for hands-on learning and interaction with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and fields. It will also provide an appropriate framework for knowledge sharing and transfer, offer new networking opportunities, and open avenues for enhanced cooperation with the Alliance. 

Sophia Mårtensson, Rajna Knez, Charlotte Hveem
University of Skövde

Workshop: Experiential Learning in Humanitarian Crisis Response: Teaching Psychological
First Aid through the Innovative Technological Tool Crises support Virtual Reality

The increasing complexity of humanitarian crises necessitates innovative, student-centered educational approaches to strengthen societal well-being (1). In alignment with the WHO’s mhGAP-HIG (2), training in Psychological First Aid (PFA) constitutes a core component of effective humanitarian response and is guided by Hobfoll et al., (3) five principles: safety, calming, self- and community efficacy, social connectedness, and hope. Traditionally, PFA training has relied on classroom based or instructor-led simulation that are resource-intensive and dependent on facilitator expertise, leading to variability in learning outcomes (4 – 6)

Generative AI-based virtual patient (genAI-VP) systems address these limitations by providing safe, repeatable, and structured learning environments in which learners can practice communication, decision-making, and crisis management skills without risk to real individuals (7,8). Grounded in Dewey’s philosophy (9,10) and further developed through Kolb’s (11) experiential learning theory, learners engage through four interconnected stages: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. By centering the learner in realistic, interactive simulations, communication, self-efficacy, and psychomotor skills are enhanced (4 -6), offering an innovative student-centered educational approach that facilitates learners preparedness in responding to humanitarian crises.

Sophie Mårtensson
PhD, RN, MSc, Lecturer
University of Skövde
ORCID: 0000-0002-0262-2217
Email: sophie.martensson@his.se

Rajna Knez
Professor, physician
University of Skövde
ORCID: 0000-0003-1278-4554
Email: rajna.knez@his.se

Charlotte Hveem
Regional Coordinator of Crisis Support
Västra Götaland
Coordinatior of Crisis Support
Crisis Support Coordinator
Preparedness and security
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Email: charlotte.hveem@vgregion.se

Staff Academy workshops

The INGENIUM Alliance organises Staff Academy workshops to share, transfer and showcase selected innovative pedagogical methodologies from the partner Universities. Each Staff Academy event has ten individual sessions, lasting an hour, with one from each partner university. The Staff Academy sessions are based on proposals submitted by Alliance staff implementing innovative learning methodologies or wishing to develop them in cooperation with INGENIUM partners.

Staff Academy workshops allow participants to gain and enhance their teaching and facilitation skills by providing additional time for hands-on learning and interaction with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and fields. It will also provide an appropriate framework for knowledge sharing and transfer, offer new networking opportunities, and open avenues for enhanced cooperation with the Alliance.