Key prerequisites for implementing online and hybrid teaching

Establishing an effective and sustainable e-learning system in educational institutions requires more than just the application of technology. It is necessary to develop a comprehensive framework that includes strategic planning, clearly defined policies, appropriate user support, availability of knowledge resources and continuous professional development of teachers. Such a framework enables the quality implementation of online and hybrid teaching, ensures equal conditions for all participants in the educational process and is aligned with European quality standards.

This activity provides an overview of the key elements that form the basis of an institutional approach to e-learning. In the first part, the concepts of institutional strategy and e-learning policy are presented, which define the vision, goals, standards and operational rules within the institution. In the following part, the importance of organised and accessible pedagogical and IT support, which provides technical and methodical assistance to teachers and students, is considered.

Special emphasis is placed on online access to the library and resources, which enables continuous access to quality information and scientific works in a digital environment. The success of digital teaching also depends on an accessible and stable digital infrastructure and proper software licensing, without which it is not possible to maintain a reliable and legal virtual learning environment.

Finally, the professional development program for teachers, which ensures the strengthening of digital and pedagogical competencies and the continuous monitoring of the quality of teaching work in the online environment, was also discussed.

The main topics covered in this activity include:

• institutional strategy and e-learning policy
• pedagogical and IT support provided
• online access to the library and resources
• digital infrastructure and licensing
• program of professional development and monitoring of teacher competencies.