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V International Conference on Digital Education at Environmental Universities
Olena H. Kuzminska, Olena G. Glazunova, Serhiy O. Semerikov01001Abstract
This is an introductory text to a collection of selected papers from the V International Conference on Digital Education at Environmental Universities (DEEU 2018), held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 17–18, 2018. -
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Synchronous learning in online course: a necessity or choice?
Joanna Markowska, Izabela Kraśniewska01002Abstract
E-learning and lifelong learning are considered to be important factors in the knowledge-based society. Synchronous online learning is both a conscious choice of modern universities and a necessity brought about by globalization. The materials of this article are devoted to the issues of justifying the use of synchronous online learning at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (WUELS), as well as the selection and expert evaluation of the effectiveness of using ICT to support it. Two main processes have been identified to improve and develop: process of Educating / teaching employees, people interested in raising their qualifications, candidates for studies and Communication of the current and future clients of the university. The stages of the choice of the tools to support the implementation of selected processes are highlighted. To select tools we based on the following criteria: availability, some initial familiarization with the tool, the functions offered, friendly and aesthetic interface, technical support, the possibility of cooperation with the Moodle platform. As a result, to support synchronous online learning in WUELS was selected was a live stream was on YouTube, Skype, an E-science platform and Click Meeting. The effectiveness of the use of the Polish commercial service ClickMeeting has been proven. -
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Win-win – towards the Third Generation. Case study of Wroclaw Environmental and Life Sciences University
Joanna Markowska, Sylwia Alicja Biały, Martyna Burdzy01003Abstract
The role of universities has been changing over last decades. In the modern society the Humboldtian model of higher education is quite obsolete concept. As a result of competition and globalization, the universities have to be adapted. The question is: how? We have to create The Thrid Generation University that aims to not only learn and research but also to collaborate with industries. Thus IN this collaboration not only university would be a „winner”, but also this kind of partnership can be beneficial for the business environment. This paper reports on a case study of Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences in the moment of transformation. The activity of WUELS will serve as an example – and will be also a basis to analyze the model of knowledge transfer. -
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Business and university collaboration: how partnership leads to gaining key competences by graduates?
Sylwia Alicja Biały, Jacek Markowski, Monika Brzakala01004Abstract
This paper explores the role of business environment in connection between students and the labour market. Many employers claimed graduates do not posses essential skills that allow them to adaptate effectively in the work environment. It is not caused by new workers’ lack of knowledge or their not proper technical skills, but it is rather fault of their lack of drive and work ethic. University is often blamed for mismatch between student’s skills and demands of the labour market. As a partner in education reform, the business environment can help students with gaining key competencies and skills. -
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Digital education: risks or benefits with business collaboration
Kateryna Tuzhyk, Olesia Moroz01005Abstract
Digital education can supply the framework to support new learning approaches that engage students, bolster new revenue streams, develop with business collaboration, cut operational costs and preserve highly valued school and university brands and reputations. Effective digital transformation isn’t just about technology, though. It requires a willingness to adopt technology in new ways, beyond administrative process. The article actualizes the need to solve the problem mismatch between potential employer expectations and how universities prepare students for the future workforce. The factors that change digital technologies are determined. Approaches to creation next-generation learning environments that effectively prepare students for the future by offering access to the tools they need to prepare for the workplace while also providing a fulfilling learning experience are described. -
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Use of digital educational equipment experiment as a current problem of environmental education
Olga P. Pinchuk, Oleksandra M. Sokolyuk01006Abstract
Already today, the spread of the IoT network is gaining momentum. The obvious benefits of connecting IP in the daily life of society are monetized in a significant reduction in costs, and therefore relevant. In addition, the use of such technologies leads to the actualization of certain skills of IoT users, the emergence / development of new competencies, the formation of which, in our opinion, can be done at the first year of higher education or even secondary education. The article gives examples of the use of digital measuring computer systems Einstein, LabDisc, Pasco, Relab, L-micro, FourierEdu – NOVA Link, NOVA 5000, COBRA 4. The advantages of working with digital equipment for teachers and students are identified. The ways of IoT development, as well as the implementation of his ideas in the educational process are outlined.
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