Vitals in Practice - A Practical Implementation of Annika Brück-Hübner's Virtual International Teaching and Learning Skills (VITALS)

Abstract

This volume is a compilation of the presentations given by Juliane Sommer and Anna Sophie Jäger from Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Project NIDIT) for the VITALS – BUILDING BRIDGES workshop during the summer semester of 2024 and the collaborative outcome from group work conducted by the participants following the presentations. The workshop primarily drew upon the foundational concepts introduced in Annika Brück-Hübner's VITALS – Virtual International Teaching and Learning Skills. Its aim was to build on the presented ideas through practical application, in-depth discussion, and further development. The participants’ interests and contributions sparked a dialogue that enriched the original framework to such an extent that the idea of publishing a second VITALS volume emerged. This script is intended to serve as both a record of the expanded content and as a quick reference guide for those interested in innovative teaching methodologies and collaborative learning environments. The volume is organized into four main sections: The first presents a glossary, the second reflects on basic didactic principles, the third explores additional potential benefits of Virtual International Teaching, and the fourth discusses further challenges along with additional workarounds in Virtual International Teaching.