From 30 March to 29 May 2026, teachers from vocational schools took part in the EdUP course “AI in the Development of Learning Materials”.
Participants from 27 vocational schools joined the programme. Over the course of two months, teachers learned how to use modern digital tools and artificial intelligence to create more engaging and effective learning materials for their students.
The programme, developed jointly by EdUP and Technomatix, combined 10 online webinars, group consultations, and a two-day practical intensive training in Kyiv. Participants worked with ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, Leonardo AI, NotebookLM and other digital tools that help automate routine tasks and create modern educational content.
An important component of the course focused not only on technology but also on ethics. Participants explored the principles of responsible AI use, critical evaluation of AI-generated content, and academic integrity.
According to Anna Krasinska, Lead Instructional Designer at Technomatix, the main objective was not only to introduce teachers to new tools but also to help them organise their work more efficiently and devote more time to improving the quality of educational content.
"Artificial intelligence does not replace teachers – it enhances their expertise. We aimed to help educators use digital tools in ways that reduce time spent on routine tasks and create more opportunities for creativity, interaction with students, and the development of high-quality learning materials."
According to Bohdan Onypko, Head of New Learning Methods at EdUP, one of the programme’s key achievements was overcoming educators’ hesitation towards new technologies.
"Feedback from participants confirms the most important outcome: artificial intelligence is no longer something intimidating or difficult to understand. It has become a reliable everyday assistant. Teachers and methodologists from EdUP partner schools experienced firsthand how AI can take over a significant share of routine preparation work, freeing up their most valuable resource – time for exploring new teaching approaches and engaging directly with students."
The course concluded with the presentation and defence of participants’ own educational projects during a two-day practical intensive in Kyiv. Upon completion of the programme, 67 educators received certificates recognising the competencies they had acquired.
The practical value of the training is best reflected in participants’ experiences. For Nataliia Kovalеva, a vocational training instructor at the Odesa Centre for Vocational Education, the new tools became particularly relevant in the context of frequent air raid alerts and the need to switch to distance learning.
"This is especially important for us because security challenges and constant attacks often require us to move to online learning. These tools will help us create high-quality teaching materials, videos, presentations, and simulations that keep students engaged even when classes take place remotely."
Larysa Savinska from Zaporizhzhia Technological Vocational College “Motorobudivnyk” noted that the course helped her discover new opportunities for using artificial intelligence in preparing educational content.
"Before the course, I had very little experience with AI tools. During the training, I discovered many new possibilities, especially in Canva. I was impressed by how quickly it allows teachers to create quality presentations, infographics, visual materials, and even videos for complex topics. It is not only about saving time – it is about making learning more engaging and easier for students to understand."
Oleh Lysenko, a teacher at Higher Vocational School No. 2 in Kherson, particularly highlighted NotebookLM, which allows users to create educational materials based on verified sources.
"NotebookLM impressed me the most. For technical disciplines, it is essential to work with reliable sources, and this platform allows us to upload our own materials and generate educational content based on them. Artificial intelligence has already become part of both our professional and everyday lives. Its output still requires verification, but it is genuinely helpful for teachers."
Digital tools also create new opportunities for inclusive education. Liudmyla Krykunenko, Deputy Director of Kropyvnytskyi Vocational Lyceum, who works with students with special educational needs, sees AI as a way to make learning more accessible for every learner.
"Canva enables us to create quizzes, interactive exercises, infographics, and other visual materials that help engage students and make learning more accessible. For many of our students, visualisation is the key to understanding information."
For EdUP, this initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise vocational education in Ukraine. By helping teachers master modern technologies and integrate them into the learning process, the project contributes to preparing skilled professionals who meet the demands of today’s labour market and digital economy.
