February 25, 2026
EPOKA University is proud to announce the upcoming Hy-PER Project – Hybrid Summer School Training, a collaborative initiative focusing on Hybrid PhD Education and Research between TUD and EPOKA. Scheduled to take place in Tirana from March 2nd to March 6th, 2026, this five-day intensive program will be delivered hybrid (onsite & online), allowing for both onsite and online participation. The training is designed to explore modern pedagogical frameworks, including Collaborative Learning, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom, Digital Competencies & Case studies Design, Collaborative Development of Case Studies and Design of E-tutoring & Formative assessment concepts. Facilitated by experts from the TUD Team the agenda bridges theoretical foundations with practical digital competencies.
The week is structured to guide participants through the full lifecycle of hybrid education design:
| Day | Morning Session 09:00 – 12:00 | Afternoon Session 13:00 – 16:00 |
| Day 1 – Foundations & Project Context | Kick-off & Welcome • Hy-PER project & previous Summer Schools (TUD Team) • Collaborative Learning, Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom (TUD, Prof. Dr. Eric Schoop • Project collaboration history (TUD, Mattis Altmann) • Introduction of EPOKA team & expectations (EPOKA team) • Overview of weekly agenda (TUD; Mattis Altmann) • Introduction to Brain NEST and project discussion (Brain Nest Team) | Asynchronous Learning phase: Digital Competencies (Cluster 1.2) |
| Day 2 – Digital Competencies & Case Design | Exercises Digital Competencies (Cluster 1.2) • Quiz • Collaborative group work (Miro Board) | Presentation of results Cluster 1.2 Introduction Cluster 2.1 – Case Study Design Asynchronous Learning phase 2.1 |
| Day 3 – Case Study Design & E-Tutoring | Exercises Cluster 2.1 – Case Study Design • Collaborative development of case studies | Presentation of results Cluster 2.1 Introduction Cluster 2.2 / 2.3 – E-Tutoring & Formative Feedback Asynchronous Learning phase 2.2 / 2.3 |
| Day 4 – E-Tutoring & Formative Assessment | Exercises Cluster 2.2 & 2.3 • Design of e-tutoring & formative assessment concepts | MS Teams Onboarding |
| Day 5 – Integration, Reflection & Closing | Integration of all clusters Reflection Session with Brain Nest Institute | Reflection & Evaluation • Lessons learned • Outlook & closing |
Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Foreign Office.
