Successful and Productive Co-Creation Event Held in Istanbul

Successful and Productive Co-Creation Event Held in Istanbul

From March 18 to 20, project partners gathered at Özyeğin University in Istanbul for an intensive and highly productive Co-Creation Event. Alongside expert contributors and coordinators from partner organizations, the event featured valuable insights from Prof. Brian J. Beatty (San Francisco State University) and Dr. Matthew Russell (University of Texas at Austin), who joined as affiliated experts from the University of Bergen, offering contributions on HyFlex Methodology and AI Integration.

Representatives from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the European Development Institute also participated remotely, ensuring a truly collaborative and international approach.

During the three-day program, key foundations were laid for the development of the HyComm LAB Online Platform, including the definition of its features and framework. Additionally, the content and scope of the HyComm Training Modules were outlined, and responsibilities were distributed among partners.

The event also featured a series of specialized workshops and presentations, including:

● Official Opening and Project Introduction by Kenan Dikilitaş (University of Bergen)

● Assessment of the First Quarter of the Project by Oğuz Tutal (European Development Institute)

● HyFlex Course Design for HyComm by Brian J. Beatty (San Francisco State University)

● Potential Contributions of FLeD to HyComm by Ingrid Noguera Fructuoso (Autonomous University of Barcelona)

● Systematic Review Results by Serap Keleş and Kenan Dikilitaş (University of Stavanger & University of Bergen)

● HyComm Platform Specifications by Tufan Adıgüzel (Education and Future Tech Association)

● Integrating AI for Facilitating HyFlex Learning by Matthew Russell (University of Texas at Austin)

● AI for Flexible Pedagogical Functions in the HyComm Hub by Robert Gray Jr. (University of Bergen)

● The Intersection of HyFlex and AI by Brian J. Beatty

● Designing and Developing HyComm Module Plans by Cengiz Hakan Aydın and Tufan Adıgüzel (Özyeğin University and EFTA)

This event, one of the project’s key milestones, resulted in significant outputs and a clear roadmap for the next phases of development. The consortium selected the most effective methods and tools to best serve the project’s target audience, setting the stage for impactful outcomes.