On January 9, 2025, the Ukrainian School of Elites officially became a member of the EdTech Association Ukraine. This partnership grants the school access to cutting-edge tools and collaboration while providing a voice in shaping Ukraine’s future.
Why Membership in EdTech Ukraine Matters to Us
The school has identified educational technology (EdTech) as a strategic priority, focusing on practical applications to address specific needs:
- Access to education: EdTech solutions enable learning for students in war-affected regions and those with limited resources.
- Supporting teachers: Developing resources that help teachers overcome challenges in online and hybrid learning formats.
- Filling gaps in localized education: Unlike STEM subjects with ample technological resources, Ukrainian language learning lacks robust EdTech support.
By joining the association, the Ukrainian School of Elites positions itself to address these challenges head-on.
Strategic EdTech
While focusing on leadership formation and building psychological competences among the young people and professionals, our third strategic focus is EdTech — educational technologies. This is not “technology for the sake of technology” but our desire to drive a positive social impact inlined with our mission.
This includes access to education for children, youth, and adults in challenging social or economic situations, developing helpful innovative materials for teachers, and accelerating and simplifying the learning process through EdTech.
In the times of war, upheaval, and uncertainty, educational technologies are truly important. We are honored to play our role in addressing these challenges.
Why the Ukrainian Language?
The Ukrainian language is a compulsory subject for students pursuing higher education in Ukraine, yet it receives limited technological investment. Unlike STEM fields, where global demand attracts funding, the Ukrainian language’s localized nature limits its commercial scalability.
To bridge this gap, we partnered with the first Ukrainian language online-school uMOVA, in 2024 to develop methodological materials supporting the teachers of Ukrainian language. These resources cater to:
- Online teaching environments.
- Classrooms equipped with digital demonstration tools.
- Blended learning approaches.
Scheduled for completion by August 31, 2025, the project will offer free, systematically developed materials to educators, easing their workload and enhancing student outcomes.
Addressing Current Educational Challenges
In wartime Ukraine, education faces immense disruptions. The school has directed its efforts to support teachers, recognizing their critical role in shaping the next generation. This includes equipping Ukrainian language educators with tools to adapt their teaching methods amid instability. This is exactly what we are aiming to achieve in 2025.
Why Membership in EdTech Ukraine Association is Important
Membership in the EdTech Ukraine Association connects the school to a network of innovators working to transform education.
For example, the partnership has enabled access to proven EdTech platforms like GIOS, a Ukrainian-developed interactive STEM learning system with over 100,000 users. While STEM resources are widely available, the association can draw attention to the Ukrainian language to receive the support it urgently needs to prepare Ukrainians for higher education, as well as support to the teachers, despite the war and its consequences.
A Strategic Step for Ukraine’s Recovery
As Ukraine rebuilds, the demand for highly skilled professionals is critical. By focusing on the Ukrainian language, mandatory for higher education, and leveraging EdTech, we will contribute to a positive social change. Membership in the association will reinforce our efforts in this field.
