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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):
I serve as Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) at Central European University.

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I work with a group of talented colleagues to teach PhD candidates in our Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education program, mentor early-career academics in their formative teaching experiences, support faculty in their teaching, and collaborate with university leaders and departments to enhance teaching and learning.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
To share with others and to learn from them about incorporating digital competences in our institutions.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I am passionate about classical music, as well as history (the discipline in which I originally received my PhD and began my academic career).

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Kaitlin Lucas, Central European University (she/ her)

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Kaitlin Lucas, Central European University (she/ her)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution): Academic Technologist at the Center for Teaching and Learning

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I support faculty and doctoral students who are teaching with technology (online/ hybrid/ face-to-face). This includes running workshops, consultations, and publishing online resources to our website. To give a flavor of my work, I am currently running a series of spotlight conversations on technology and student engagement, showcasing creative uses of institutionally-supported digital tools.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
We've spent a lot of time grappling with this theme internally, and it's exciting to have a chance to reflect and collaborate around it with peers in the wider European teaching and learning community.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I'm originally from the USA, but I've moved around a lot- I've taught and studied in Switzerland, France, Poland, China, and now Austria.

My LinkedIn Profile

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Executive Director at Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development and Professor in the Institute of Education

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

Responsible for the organization of the work in the research centre, for finding funding opportunities and for organizing  the priorities of research. I also teach in teacher education.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

Collaborate about the thematic Teacher Digital Competence for exchange and learn whit other colleagues from Europe

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I live the sea and the mountain, where I do trekking.

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Iuliana LUNGU (Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania)

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Iuliana LUNGU (Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB
EFL teacher
Lecturer, PhD within Teacher Training Department

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE
I teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in language teaching methodology. My main research interest is using currently-required approaches to teaching of language, the impact of teacher education on pre-service English language teachers and investigating global policies and practices in teaching young learners.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG
"The value of technology exists only in the good pedagogical use that teachers make of it." (Hayo Reinders) That is why I am here, to learn about how I can unlock the potential of technology to motivate and support language learners, to

understand the best practices for implementing technology in language learning and teaching, to create a learning space using technology, and last but not least, to integrate technology into the classroom practice.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME
I like cooking, travelling, watching films and documentaries.

My LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/comm/in/iuliana-lungu-a796378a?/

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Philippe Emplit, Université libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium) - TPG Chair 

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Philippe Emplit, Université libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium) - TPG Chair 

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB:
Professor of applied physics, Past-Vice-rector in charge of Learning & Teaching affairs

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I'm firstly teaching physics of telecommunication to students from engineering faculty (EPB) and students from business school (SBS-EM) of my institution.
It's my pleasure to act as academic responsible of the quallity policy at EPB level and as academic coordinator of a SD-oriented pathway that includes all courses dealing with energy at SBS-EM level.
My historical research activity is about photonics (the way to transmit and to manage information systems using light instead of electrons). More recently, I started to develop data-driven and action-research about educational initiatives in higher education.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
Because sharing experiences with peers is in my DNA, as a researcher, as an instructor and as an academic coordinator. And also because collaborating with Thérèse Zhang is a pleasure ;-)

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I like taking all kind of pictures (nature macro details & lanscapes, portraits & monuments, ...). Sharing a box of Belgian chocolates with international colleagues during on-site meetings is another of my favourite activities :-).

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Christina Gummesson (Lund University, Sweden)

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Christina Gummesson (Lund University, Sweden)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (My position at my institution): Associate Professor working with educational development.

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE: Supporting implementation of a digital environment, currently with a particular focus on learning and assessment related to Skills.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
To collaborate and learn from others.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
My background is in physiotherapy, so I also care about the digital learning environment from an ergonomic perspective :-)

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Airina Volungevičienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania

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Airina Volungevičienė, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Director of Institute for Study Innovations https://studyonline.lt/en/home/ and Professor in the Academy of Education

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

Responsible for online studies and experimentation of innovations in education before they find their way to mainstreaming and practice

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

Collaborate about the thematic Teacher Digital Competence for exchange and learn whit other colleagues from Europe

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:

I live on the edge of the forest, have three daughters (students) and three dogs.
I like to share my free time with my family and love to visit Mediterranean:-)

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Manuela Repetto (University of Turin, Italy)

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Manuela Repetto (University of Turin, Italy)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB:
Researcher on Educational Technology at University of Turin

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
Doing research on educational technology is the main part of my work and this activity invests many themes like the experimentation of innovative teaching and learning methods, the development of digital learning environments, teacher training on technology enhanced learning, digital inclusion and learning design. I teach game-based learning and maker education.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

To discover and share with colleagues innovative experiences and good practices on higher education teaching and learning.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I like sports that me feel more connected to nature like skiing, kayaking, trekking and stand-up paddling. Furthermore, I’m a digital gamer from the times of arcade video games. These passions apparently distant from my work inspire me a lot and give me energy and new ideas.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-repetto-52b1b36/

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Barbara Bruschi (University of Turin - Italy)

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Barbara Bruschi (University of Turin - Italy)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB:
Full Professor of Education Technology at University of Turin, Vice Rector for Education

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
Turin University has 82.000 students and more than 1500 teachers so I am really very busy in administrating everything concerning education in our university. I try to innovate student services that may help them have a better university experience. At the same time I engage teachers in reflecting on their way of teaching and try to introduce new solutions and strategies in order to make lectures always more alligned with new job prospects and life requests. In the last year I designed our Teaching and Learning Center by cooperating with our European Alliance UNITA ( http://www.univ-unita.eu).  The Alliance is a very interesting project that allows me to experience a lot of different educational situations.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
I want to learn from the collaboration with colleagues and to share experiences and, why not, problems ;-)
I think it is fundamental for my Institution to have the possibility of collaborating with other european institutions and to work on common goals.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I was born in a little mountain village where my heart is still beating. I love nordic walking, skiing and cooking, I am vegetarian. I have three lovely cats.

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Daniela Căprioară - Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania

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Daniela Căprioară - Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):
Professor & Director of Department for Teacher Training

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
My professional time is divided between administrative, teaching and research activities. My degree is in Mathematics and Psychology and I have a PhD in Educational Sciences. The main areas of interest: teaching & learning Mathematics and initial and continuous teacher training. I am also interested in innovation in learning methods, as an Erasmus Project Manager (https://restart4edu.eu/).

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
I am looking forward to sharing experiences and learning in order to help teachers in training or in practice and improve their teaching process. It would also be great to meet potential partners for future projects.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I enjoy traveling with my daughter, driving, hiking & gardening. And btw, I'm a flexitarian :)

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Elizaveta (Liza) Berezina, Central European University

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Elizaveta (Liza) Berezina, Central European University

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution): PhD Candidate in History, Teaching Fellow in Global History Lab Project

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I am trying to balance my research activities and dissertation writing with teaching practice. Currently, I am teaching for the Global History Lab project, which provides opportunities for learning and collaborating in the creation of historical research across global divides. This year I have been teaching students from Palestine, Kanya, and Nigeria.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
I am eager to learn from the colleagues how to design a welcoming online environment for different educational and teaching goals and how to support the professional community in academia in developing creative approaches to using digital tools

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I like hiking and city strolling. I find great support for my intellectual activities in carrying about the body and excising. I am practising yoga and use embodiment tools to improve concentration and facilitate learning.

My LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizaveta-berezina-5b57b818a/

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Esin Caglayan - Izmir Uni of Economics, Izmir, Turkey

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Esin Caglayan - Izmir Uni of Economics, Izmir, Turkey

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB:

Asst. Prof. of education management at Izmir Uni of Economics, Director of Teaching and Learning Center (https://www.ieu.edu.tr/tlc/en) Just a note: Izmir Uni of Economics has 8 faculties (not only Economics but Medicine, Law, Fine Arts and Design, etc.)

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

My role involves designing training sessions, seminars, workshops for students & instructors and providing guidance on pedagogy and instructional technologies. I have been working on learning design, curriculum and digital material development, adoption of digital learning tools as well as learning analytics. More recently, I designed an effective teaching certificate program for the instructors at our university and the third participating cohort has just started the program. Also as a researcher, I have presented at conferences & published articles.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

I want to collaborate with the members from other European universities, exchange experiences and good practice, and wish to take part in any future projects in the field of higher ed teaching and learning with the other volunteer members in the TPG.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:

I enjoy travelling and outdoor sports such as trekking and I am a heliophile.

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esin-caglayan-phd-6307/

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WHAT I DO
Professor of Physics
Vice-Rector for research and innovation

WHAT THIS MEANS
Most of my time goes into administration but I get to interact with many academics interested in improving their teaching and in performing research in education.  My background in sciences and in innovation gives me a different perspective to teaching and learning, with a focus on evidence-based approaches and on applying design thinking in backward educational design.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG
I want to share our experience and to learn from the best practices of other EUA universities. I would also like to meet peers with similar interests to plan future joint projects.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I am from the Black Sea coast of Romania but I like skiing even more than swimming. For the past 10 years I have managed to follow a diet rich in plant-based products.

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Researcher at Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development. Assistant Professor at Lusófona University

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

I develop research in the field of Higher Education with a focus on the academic profession. My main research interest is to study the impact that the increasing relevance of research in universities has on the reconfiguration of professors' teaching practices in higher education. I also teach comparative education and research methods.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

My interest in this TGP is to share and dialogue with colleagues about current trends and challenges in the field of digital skills, trying to understand how this has impacted the lives of the professors.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
In my free time I like to be with my family and my dog (Basco), especially near the sea.

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):
Deputy Director at EUA's Higher Education Policy Unit

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I work hard on engaging with our HEIs on a range of topics such as learning and teaching, digitalisation, the Bologna Process reforms, international and global relations, lifelong learning, and so on. I do the same to make policy makers reflect on what this means for the HE sector, through Bologna Process and EU policy processes.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
See above :-D
Also (and mostly) because TPGs are always a meaningful and educational journey to me, and I enjoy it every time.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I did my PhD on postcolonial theory and literature (African literature, to be precise).
I am always serious about where and what to eat #foodie

MY TWITTER HANDLE:
@therese_zhang

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Ordinary professor & Head of the Cyberlearn e-learning center @HES-SO Switzerland

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

I lecture Business Analysis to tourism and IT students. I am doing research on AI in tourism and real estate. At Cyberlearn, I lead a team of 7 colleagues providing e-learning services, development and support to 35'000 users in 6 faculties.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

To exchange, learn and contribute to a consensus. And because quality will be the next big issue for fragmented, distributed and mobile learning.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:

Ten years ago I stepped down as a UAS Business School director and started working as a CEO in the economy. I am convinced that good teachers must practice what they preach. Since 2021 I am back to academia again.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-steiner-08595a26/

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Kaitlin Lucas, Central European University (she/ her)

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Kaitlin Lucas, Central European University (she/ her)

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution): Academic Technologist at the Center for Teaching and Learning

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:
I support faculty and doctoral students who are teaching with technology (online/ hybrid/ face-to-face). This includes running workshops, consultations, and publishing online resources to our website. To give a flavor of my work, I am currently running a series of spotlight conversations on technology and student engagement, showcasing creative uses of institutionally-supported digital tools.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:
We've spent a lot of time grappling with this theme internally, and it's exciting to have a chance to reflect and collaborate around it with peers in the wider European teaching and learning community.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:
I'm originally from the USA, but I've moved around a lot- I've taught and studied in Switzerland, France, Poland, China, and now Austria.

My LinkedIn Profile

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Associate Professor at UOC, Open University of Catalonia, (https://www.uoc.edu/portal/en/index.html)faculty member of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

I'm a Professor on Digital Competence Area. I am doing research on Education & ICT (http://edulab.uoc.edu/en/)
I coordinate initial training courses of the new teachers joining the UOC.

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

To exchange, learn and collaborate about the thematicTeacher Digital Competence.

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:

I have always been interested in research from my beginnings as a university student since my PhD.
I like to spend my free time practicing outdoor sports and I'm a realfooding woman.

My linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-romeu-19901a7
My twitter:
@tromeu

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Montse Guitert,UOC          (Barcelona, Spain)   

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Montse Guitert,UOC          (Barcelona, Spain)   

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WHAT I DO AS A JOB (my position at my institution):

Associate Professor at UOC, Open University of Catalonia, (https://www.uoc.edu/portal/en/index.html)faculty member of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE:

I'm a Professor on Digital Competence Area. I am dthe coordinator of  Edul@b research goup on Education & ICT (http://edulab.uoc.edu/en/)

WHY I AM IN THIS TPG:

Collaborate about the thematic Teacher Digital Competence for exchange and learn whit other colleagues from Europe

SOMETHING SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED YET (perhaps) USEFUL ABOUT ME:

I really like the work of university professor and researcher.
I like to share my free time with my family and friends. I like both the sea and the mountains to walk and ride a bike.

My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montse-guitert-3a4b8816/?originalSubdomain=es
My twitter: @mguitert