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IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INSTITUTIONS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

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The article covers the theoretical, methodical and practical aspects of the implementation of information technologies in vocational education and training. The purpose of the article is to find factors for improving the educational process, management, methods and information work via the introduction of information/information and communication technologies in institutions of vocational and technical education. The following methods were used in the research process: theoretical and substantive analysis of primary sources and advanced pedagogical experience, analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific approaches in the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process of vocational education institutions, as well as methods of modelling and designing the “Teacher’s Road Map”. It has been established that information/information and communication technologies in vocational education are an important area of activity of an educational institution and a tool for increasing the teacher’s productivity. It has been found out that the pedagogical terms contributing to the effectiveness of the use of information technologies in vocational education institutions are a high level of information culture of teachers and students; implementation of innovative technologies including information and communication pedagogical ones based on subject-subject interaction; ensuring the reflection of the subjects of the educational process, their capability of adequate self-assessment of their personality. A virtual road map for the teacher has been developed as an electronic public resource (for example, a website). The map shows all mandatory points and routes that a teacher should take during educational activities in a vocational education institution. The main directions in the teacher’s virtual road map which are consistent with the similar ones of the teacher’s activity in a real educational situation are defined. The virtual road map covers educational and methodical work, has a hyperlink to the plan of methodical work of the cycle commission for the year, a hyperlink to methodical manuals or guides on the organization work in a vocational education institution; provides teachers with system suggestions and hyperlinks to electronic educational resources; a hyperlink to cloud storage for downloading documents for advanced training courses or internships; certificates, diplomas regarding participation in scientific and methodical events and self-education; a hyperlink to the cloud storage for uploading planning documents and methodological developments for review and approval. The virtual road map is differentiated by subject area which allows for providing meaningful instructions to occupational safety teachers, road safety teachers, industrial training masters, and teachers of special disciplines. The result of the research is the development of a meaningful module “Digital technologies in education: cloud services, online platforms for the creation of an educational environment by the teacher and the improvement of the qualifications of the pedagogical staff of the vocational educational institution.” It has been concluded that due to the testing of the information educational environment model at the Kostyantyniv Higher Vocational School, the approaches to the internal management of the institution, the organization of methodical, educational and study work, the forms and methods of teaching the profession, the culture of designing theoretical and industrial training lessons, the system assessment of educational achievements of students, and ways of involving parents in the educational process at the institution have been enhanced.

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  • Journal of Vocational, Adult and Continuing Education and Training
  • Catherine Robertson

Ms Kaylianne Aploon-Zokufa Kaylianne Aploon-Zokufa is a lecturer in the Institute for Post-School Studies (IPSS) in the Faculty of Education at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). She is a PhD candidate and her research topic is: ‘An investigation into how mature women ECD (early childhood development) practitioners access higher education through the BEd Foundation Phase programme’. Prof. Suzanne Bester Suzanne Bester is an associate professor and healthcare practitioner in educational psychology. She is employed by the University of Pretoria in the Department of Educational Psychology, where she has gained extensive experience in, amongst others, clinical supervision of students in educational psychology. Together with her students, she consults with children, adolescents, and their families in the treatment of diverse psychological challenges. She has a special interest in the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Dr Helen Brown Helen Brown is a PhD fellow in the IPSS in the Faculty of Education at the UWC. She is also a member of the Strategy and Research Division of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority. Her PhD in education focused on artisan trade testing in the engineering technical and vocational education and training space (TVET). Her work in quality development of vocational education and training (VET) systems has been in the areas of large-scale competence diagnostics, professional development of TVET college lecturers, information and communications technology (ICT) teaching and learning platforms, and skills for the industrialisation of new product innovations. Dr Marcus Brändle Marcus Brändle is a member of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Stuttgart. He has been working in the Department of Vocational Education with a focus on Teaching Technology (BPT) since 2018. His research interests include competency research for the interdisciplinary school subject, Science and Technology, as well as digitisation and digitisation-related competencies of teachers and student teachers in Germany and internationally. Ms Stefanie Holler Stefanie Holler is a research fellow in the Department of Vocational Education with a focus on Teaching Technology at the University of Stuttgart. Her research focus is professional development of TVET lecturers (with a particular focus on South Africa), digital teaching and learning, as well as language, literacy, and learning in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines. She has teaching experience in the engineering fields of study in Germany and, in research and development projects, has trained TVET lecturers in South Africa. Prof. Wayne Hugo Wayne Hugo is a member of the Department of Education and Development in the Faculty of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is dedicated to pursuing how education and learning function as mechanisms across various sectors of education (academic, technical, vocational, and occupational), different modalities (contact, hybrid, online), different scales (from neuron to international), and different types of learning mechanisms (artificial and natural). Dr Musa Mokoena Musa Mokoena is a member of the Department of Education and Development in the Faculty of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and holds a PhD in education and development from this university. He has over 30 years’ experience in TVET in Eswatini and as a lecturer and later principal at two TVET colleges, the Swaziland College of Technology and the Vocational and Commercial Training Institute, Matsapa. Dr Ian Moll Ian Moll is a research fellow at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand, having retired from the Division of Educational Technology at the university in 2021. With a PhD in cognitive science and education from the University of Geneva, his interests lie in theoretical psychology; knowledge, work and skill; the networked society; learning and pedagogy; and educational technology. Mr Mbofheni Abbie Mulaudzi Mbofheni Mulaudzi is a member of the Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of the Free State. He is a teacher educator and an emerging researcher who is establishing himself as a leading voice in the field of electrical engineering education. He is known for his innovative approaches to technical teacher training and for his commitment to quality teaching and training. Dr Seamus Needham Seamus Needham is the Acting Director of the IPSS in the Faculty of Education at the UWC. He has been active in vocational education, policy and development for about 25 years. Ms Victoria NepembeVictoria Nepembe is a member of the Department of Secondary Education in the Faculty of Education at Rhodes University. She is a PhD scholar in the faculty and, has used her experience with digital technologies in TVET colleges to research technological pedagogical content knowledge among instructors. Her goal is to understand how the three areas of knowledge enforce effective integration of technology and teaching at vocational schools. Prof. Joy Papier Joy Papier is the National Research Foundation Chair: TVET at the IPSS in the Faculty of Education at the UWC. She has published on vocational and general teacher education in several academic journals, presented at conferences and on public panels, participates in national government task teams, and is an external examiner for numerous postgraduate dissertations in the field of TVET. She has been actively involved in TVET research, policy development, and capacity-building for over 25 years. Dr Benjamin Seleke Benjamin Seleke is a member of the Department of Sciences and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at Walter Sisulu University. He is a prominent teacher educator specialising in technology education and TVET. Renowned for his work on problem-based learning and the infusion of indigenous knowledge, he advocates for an inclusive curriculum. He also champions continuous professional development and extends his expertise to those working in adult and community education. Dr Clement Simuja Clement Simuja is a senior lecturer in the Department of Secondary Education in the Faculty of Education at Rhodes University. He has spent a decade researching the integration of digital technology at schools and universities and in adult learning. His research involves the intricate interaction between content, pedagogy and technology in digital education, specifically concerning the obstacles encountered in technology-based education implementation. Dr Nixon Teis Nixon Teis is a teacher educator and researcher and the former Head of School of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education at the University of the Free State. His research interests are in teacher knowledge, with a discipline-specific focus on technical teacher knowledge, teacher professional development, and the impact of technological advancements on technical teacher knowledge and capacity. Prof. Bernd Zinn Bernd Zinn is a professor of vocational education with a focus on technology didactics at the Institute of Educational Science at the University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on teacher training, educational technologies, teaching and learning processes, competence development, as well as inclusion and dealing with heterogeneity in technical education and training.

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On the development of information and communication technologies in education of the future: the possibilities of cloud computing technology
  • Mar 25, 2023
  • Futurity Education
  • Tetiana Humeniuk + 1 more

Information and communication technologies have created a real revolution in various spheres of activity and the field of education is no exception. Online learning is becoming increasingly important, especially with the evolution of new information and communication technologies. Consequently, the purpose of the article is to consider the experience of using and implementing information technology in the educational process, informatization of education, the spread of cloud technology, and the popularization of the use of cloud computing technology. This IT tool is adapted for easier access to a database or services through a secure virtual space. It is also an efficient solution for storing and accessing information at any time. The growth of digital literacy is accompanied by the institutionalization of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education. As a result of the process of selection and verification over a large number of scientific papers involved in the topic, only the 20 most current sources from 2018-2022 were selected for this analysis. The paper used scientific methods such as analysis and synthesis. Several examples of cloud computing technology in education were selected for analysis. The synthesis method identified the main drawbacks and The conclusion notes that digital innovation has proven its usefulness in accompanying, enriching, and transforming education, and has the potential to accelerate progress toward the goal of sustainable development for education and transforming overall access to learning. This will help strengthen the quality and relevance of learning, reinforce inclusion, and improve the administration and management of education. In times of crisis, distance learning can be used to mitigate educational disruptions and closures.

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  • 10.46300/9109.2022.16.3
Pedagogical Technologies for Competent Training of Teachers in Ukrainian Professional Education
  • Jan 4, 2022
  • International Journal of Education and Information Technologies
  • Yevhen Kulyk + 5 more

In recent decades, technological advances have revolutionized all areas of society, including the teaching resources and methodologies used in education. The relevance of pedagogical technologies in vocational education cannot be overemphasized, since technologies are constantly changing in today's environment, thus creating new challenges for modern education in globalization. The research aims are to establish patterns for promoting the implementation of pedagogical technologies in educational institutions for providing quality competent training of specialists in professional education. Research methods: comparative analysis; survey; systematization, generalization. As a result of the survey was established that pedagogical technologies positively influence the provision of competent training of specialists in Ukrainian professional education (89.7%), a smaller number of students (7.5%) were not sure about the quality of competent training of specialists in Ukrainian professional education with modern pedagogical technologies. It was determined that the students of educational institutions are most familiar with such pedagogical technologies as mobile learning (100%), e-learning (98%), independent learning (90%), virtual classroom (85%), and massive open online courses (MOOC) (71%). The study found that teachers need to improve digital competency from technologies such as Gamification and Next Generation Digital Learning Environment (NGDLE). Based on statistical data, it was found that the need for competent specialists in vocational education in the labor market is increasing every year, while those willing to study at vocational education institutions are decreasing every year. According to the negative trends, it has been determined that vocational education institutions should improve the educational process to increase the number of future competent specialists for the labor market.

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  • 10.31866/2617-796x.4.2.2021.247474
Digital Technologies in Education: Possibilities and Trends of Application
  • Dec 17, 2021
  • Digital Platform: Information Technologies in Sociocultural Sphere
  • Мaryna Tolmach

The purpose of the article is to identify the positive and negative consequences of education digitalization, as well as to find out the prospects for the introduction of advanced technologies in the educational process. The research methodology is based on the application of a systematic approach and dialectical method, the choice of which is due to the culturological approach to the study of education digitalization in the development of modern society and the widespread introduction of information and communication technologies. The scientific novelty of the obtained results is to clarify the main directions of education digitalization and its main contradictions. Conclusions. Attention is paid to the transformation of methods of providing quality education, the system of working remotely under the influence of the rapid and large-scale spread of digital technologies. The need to adapt the education system to the requirements of the time and the expectations of young people through the massive and effective use of innovative educational technologies and didactic models based on modern information and communication technologies is emphasized. The positive and negative consequences of education digitalization have been revealed, the prospects of the introduction of advanced technologies in the educational process have been clarified. It has been concluded that information and communication technologies are changing the field of education at different speeds in the direction of organizing the educational process and transforming the infrastructure of the educational institution. It is emphasized that a modern educational institution must undergo a path of digital transformation, otherwise, it will not meet market demands. The transition to a digital educational institution involves the use of flexible processes, taking into account the formation of an adaptive corporate culture and optimization of educational and social processes. The process of digitalization of education can be successful if the educational process based on the use of information and communication technologies, focused on specific users, has a specific meaning, based on the right methodology and approaches, interesting content, good motivation of students (learners), well-established program and technical base.

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