DLR - As part of the third Coordination Week of Phase I of the IUC-QNU Programme, on June 5, 2025, Quy Nhon University held a working session with experts from the Kingdom of Belgium and members of Project 6. The session focused on discussing and formulating a strategic direction for the development of E-Learning—one of the university's key initiatives in its digital transformation journey and a critical driver of innovation in teaching methodologies.

Speaking at the working session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung – Rector of Quy Nhon University – acknowledged the valuable contributions and extended his sincere thanks to the experts for their presence and participation in this session. He emphasized that the development of E-Learning is a vital component of the university’s strategy to innovate teaching methodologies. It is not only a solution to enhance training quality but also an effective step towards adapting to modern educational trends and meeting the growing demand for flexible learning in the digital age.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung – Rector of Quy Nhon University – emphasized that the development of E-Learning is one of the university's key initiatives in its strategy to innovate teaching methodologies

In his leadership role, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung personally attended the session to listen to, engage with, and exchange ideas with stakeholders. His active involvement reflected the university’s commitment to shaping concrete directions for the advancement of a QNU-centered E-Learning model in the near future.

At the session, Prof. Martin Valcke from Ghent University (Kingdom of Belgium) shared strategic approaches to E-Learning development. He also offered several recommendations for the university, including: clearly defining the E-Learning model it aims to implement; selecting appropriate technological systems while ensuring that learner assessment is closely integrated with testing and quality assurance; and establishing a unified set of standards for E-Learning instruction.

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Leader of Project 6 – provided an overview of the project's activities, including components related to E-Learning

In addition, Prof. Martin Valcke suggested that the university should make a number of strategic decisions regarding the E-Learning Center model. These include identifying priority evaluation standards, developing a comprehensive list of E-Learning courses, and establishing clear policies for both faculty members and human resource management units.

Throughout the session, participants engaged in lively and in-depth discussions on various aspects of E-Learning implementation, including deployment models, standards for digital learning materials, faculty support policies, and technological solutions tailored to the specific context of Quy Nhon University. The ideas and contributions shared during the session provided valuable insights and practical suggestions for building an effective E-Learning ecosystem in the near future.

Prof. Martin Valcke – an expert from Ghent University (Kingdom of Belgium) – shared strategic approaches to E-Learning development

Participants actively engaged in discussions and exchanged ideas throughout the session

In his concluding remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung highly appreciated the insights and recommendations provided by Prof. Martin Valcke—particularly those concerning the E-Learning Center model and issues related to faculty competency assessment, an area the university is currently developing. The Rector affirmed that appropriate adjustments will be made in the university’s management practices to enhance the effectiveness of E-Learning implementation at QNU.

Minh Hien

Vo Thien An