Abstract
<jats:p>First COVID-19 then the war in Ukraine forced educational institutions to adapt to online and hybrid teaching methods in new realms. Despite the challenges presented by this, some educators have found innovative ways to teach in hybrid mode, such as using new technologies or creative teaching methods. This article shows the method used by Olha Tikhonova and Oresta Remeshylo-Rybchynska to engage students in difficult situations with different kinds of restrictions and challenges, both during the COVID-19 restrictions and then after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from 24 February 2022. The method is rooted in Olha Tikhonova’s comprehensive approach to analyzing case studies focused on castles, and the teaching methodology is built around this approach. The method is suitable for use in a partially or entirely virtual teaching environment. It is easily adaptable to interactive communication with participants through web meetings.</jats:p>