Final conference

By lead partner, DIGI-LINGO, Lene Brinch Knudsen, Denmark.

Moderator Ann-Elin Dyrøy, Vestland County Administration, Norway.

By Hanne Wacher Kjærgaard, NCFF, Denmark.

Hanne will give an overview of data on and challenges facing language teaching in Denmark and present a recent analysis of students' perspectives on language learning, comparing the findings to the situation in other countries.

By Usoa Toledo and Amaia Lersundi Pérez, University of Mondragon, Basque Country.

A brief explanation of the theoretical pillars that constitute the DIGI-LINGO analytic framework,  including indicators to identify effective language teaching practices and recommendations for improvement.

By Dilys Vyncke, PBD GO! Het Gemeenschapsonderwijs, Belgium.

Guidelines on digital foreign language learning, teaching and virtual exchange programs, including teacher testimonials.

By Ina Sicilie Larsen, teacher and AI-pedagogue at Slåtthaug vgs, Ellen Hoisaeter, teacher at Nordahl Grieg vgs, Maria Stubhaug, digital educator at Førde vgs and Kjetil Bratheland, senior advisor at Vestland Fylkeskommune, Norway.

An introduction to the four phases: Planning, carrying out the lessons, assessment and evaluation.

Examples of how to plan, teach, assess, and evaluate using the DIGI-LINGO Teaching and Learning Approach.

By Alexandra Almpanidou, European Schoolnet, Belgium.

The workshop will introduce the organizational model that supports foreign language teachers in virtual exchanges.

The session will provide an overview of the model, including practical tips and good practices, serving as a guide for easy implementation.

Attendees will leave equipped with strategies to foster sustainable, transnational learning experiences focused on language acquisition.

By Barbara Wasson, director of the Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology (SLATE), University of Bergen, Norway.

Data is the oxygen for learning analytics and artificial intelligence. Using examples from education, including language learning, Barbara Wasson will introduce these concepts. 

Usoa Toledo has worked in Mondragon University in the Faculty of Humanities and Education Science (HUHEZI) for 4 years.

Her work experience comprises teacher education and training and participation in European Projects.

Usoa designs and implements courses in the education bachelor’s programs related to multilingualism, multiculturalism, language didactics, foreign language teaching and intercultural competence. 

Amaia Lersundi has worked in Mondragon University in the Faculty of Humanities and Education Science (HUHEZI) for 8 years.

Amaia is part of the IKERHEZI research group, and her research areas are language didactics, pluriliteracies, the role of language in learning and multilingualism.

Amaia coordinates and teaches courses in the education bachelor’s and master’s programs.

Dilys Vyncke serves as a pedagogical advisor for German and CLIL in secondary education and is the CLIL coordinator for GO!, the Flemish community educational network.

She provides in-service training for German and CLIL teachers, facilitates networks, assists headmasters in introducing CLIL in their schools, and mentors novice German and CLIL teachers in the classroom.

Dilys is also an active member of GO!'s working group on digital didactics. Additionally, she is a member of the advisory committee that approves CLIL applications in Flanders.

Her enthusiasm, expertise, and over 20 years of experience as a pedagogical adviser in foreign languages and CLIL make her a frequent participant in steering groups focused on educational policy and practice-oriented scientific research.

Kjetil has been working on different projects for the Department of Education at the County Admininstration for the last 20 years, all aiming to develop digital literacy/competencies in upper secondary schools in Vestland. He has previously been working for two university conference secretariats and as a teacher in upper secondary schools.

Kjetil has his education from the University of Bergen, Norway, with a major in history. He is currently working on AI in teaching and learning in schools in Vestland, and co-arranged two conferences for 3000 teachers and school leaders titled "Learning with AI!" (Norwegian).

Kjetil has also participated four times holding sessions at the international conference Online Educa Berlin (OEB), lastly in 2023 as a moderator in a boardroom dialogue session with a colleague called "AI and Learning Design for Formative Assessment?"

Alexandra Almpanidou works as a Pedagogical Coordinator for the European Schoolnet. She designs and delivers online and face-to-face professional development activities for teachers across Europe, such as workshops, courses, and conferences.

She also contributes to various projects and initiatives that aim to enhance the quality and innovation of education, such as eTwinning, Future Classroom Lab, Digi-Lingo, and more.

With a Master's degree in Curriculum Design and Innovation combined with her teaching experience, she has a strong background in educational sciences, instructional design, and e-learning implementation. 

Barbara was a member of the Ministry of Education and Research's expert group on learning analytics that submitted NOU 2023:19.

She is a member of the expert group on AI and education in the Council of Europe, the subgroup for higher education policy in the Council of Europe CDPPE, the steering group for UiB AI, and the UiB steering group for digital knowledge and competence.

She is conference chair for the 16th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge 2026 (LAK26) to be held in Bergen, Norway.

Lene has been working as an advisor in Education and Competence, Regional Development, Central Denmark Region, since 2009.

The first years, she primarily worked with the development of enterprises, but for the last 5-6 years she has worked with education, primarily VET and upper secondary schools.

Lene is an experienced leader and partner in EU-projects financed by various EU-programmes.

Ann-Elin Dyrøy is working in the Department of Education. She is also an international coordinator and teacher in Askøy upper secondary school in Vestland since 2014. Earlier she worked for an NGO mainly organizing conferences and activities for young people in Norway and abroad.

Ann-Elin has her education from the University of Bergen, Norway, with a master’s degree in German language and literature.