Experiences in moving beyond traditional education

2021 ◽  
pp. 85-103
Author(s):  
Irina Georgievna Khangeldieva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Know How ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Format ◽  
The University ◽  
Us University

Khangeldieva The article is devoted to the problems of modern higher education, the current challenges of the digital revolution to leading university practices, its impact on the development of society and education in general. The author draws attention to three scenarios for the development of the future proposed by the Israeli researcher, J. Harrari (conservative, radical and superradical). The article presents the experience of the new alternative US university, which has no analogues in the world, is fully built on the basis of digital technology and conducts the educational process only in an online format. The university is positioned as one of the answers to the challenges to education by the digital revolution. The article analyzes the main features of the digital university-startup “Minerva”, reveals the reasons for its occurrence, the specifics of its development and functioning, determines both its positive 102 qualities and some problem areas, presents the logic of the educational process and educational technology, which the founders of the University of Minerva interpret as your own educational know how. An assumption is made about the multiplicity of options for future digital universities.

Towards a high-quality digital transformation of the educational environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
The World ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The University ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The growing global competition and the need for exibility of educational institutions of higher education actually require a transformation of processes that provide a high level of interaction and integration between business processes and systems at all organizational levels and all participants in the entire value chain.The digitalization of the educational system is an objective necessity for functioning in a modern highly competitive environment.The introduction of innovations in educational activities using digital technologies allows you to reduce the cost of implementation, making changes, updating educational programs, and increasing the degree of exibility of the educational environment to changes in external factors.Digitalization as a whole is aimed at reducing the in uence of the human factor, which makes it possible to minimize negative risks when making managerial decisions.The purpose of this article is to study the opinions of students of the Federal state Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev-KAI» (hereinafter referred to as the University, KNRTU-KAI) on the prevalence of digital technologies at the university. In the context of the study, the opinions of students (users of KNRTU-KAI services) about their readiness to switch to digital technologies in the educational process are considered.In the current realities, in the context of a dif cult epidemiological situation in the world associated with the spread of coronavirus infection, digitalization in higher education - the transition to distance learning determines the relevance of the chosen topic.In the current realities, in the context of a dif cult epidemiological situation in the world associated with the spread of coronavirus infection, digitalization in higher education - the transition to distance learning determines the relevance of the chosen topic.The digital transformation of society at the beginning of the 21st century, which conceptually changed the daily life of every person, has in uenced almost all levels of social relations.Taking into account the fact that digitalization affects many areas, the authors consider the issue of its impact on the quality of modern higher education.

Teaching of the chapter «diseses of the mucouse membrane of the oral cavity» under the conditions of distance learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
N. V. Manashchuk ◽  
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N. V. Chornij ◽  
S. I. Boytsanyuk ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Time Schedule ◽  
Paper Version ◽  
The World ◽  
The University ◽  
Short Presentation

The pandemic around the world has made adjustments not only in our lives, but also in the educational process in particular. Prolonged quarantine caused by COVID-19 has forced teachers in most higher education institutions to go online. If other higher education institutions could conduct mixed forms of education, the specifics of medical universities, where most classes are held at medical bases of hospitals and clinics, left no choice and focused exclusively on distance education. It is very important that the performance of the department’s distance workload fully meets the planned workload of the departments, all the requirements of the educational process and quality preparation of fifth-year students for the licensing exam KROK 2 and certification of graduates. Relevant changes also affected the teaching of the section «Diseases of the oral mucosa» at the Faculty of Dentistry. According to the working curriculum and regulations on the educational process, classes are held according to the method of a single day and last 6 hours. The Microsoft Teems system was proposed for consideration by the university administration for practical classes and lectures. In addition to the actual online communication, this system provided many different features. In accordance with the decision of the meeting of the department, the following time schedule was approved. А lesson on consideration and discussion of a new topic begins. After that, practical work and a break are provided. Since this course is a final one, a lot of attention should be focused on preparing for the licensing exam. Upon completion of the discipline, students defend their medical history. Photos of the paper version are dumped by the teacher for verification on the university mailbox. Actually, the defense of the story takes place online with a short presentation of the works

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: COMMERCIALIZATION AND RESPONSES TO NEW CHALLENGES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Z. F. MAMEDOV ◽  
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Kh. BAYRAMOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
State University ◽  
The University ◽  
Education Science

Education like others spheres of life of modern society is in the state of dynamic changes. New formats of universities as well as their missions and roles in the social and economic development are actively discussed by professional environment. A number of external and internal factors that determine the depth and scale of transformation have effects on the development of the system of higher education. The system of higher education is under the influence of the system and institutional dynamics, which dictate the need for changes. The activity of universities as centers of education, science and culture is one of the most important bases of social progress. This role becomes especially important in XXI century, which is based on new knowledge and principles of technological development. First of all a university takes new features in the current conditions of globalization. The fundamental task that needs to be solved in order to achieve the goals of a modern University is the change of meanings, goals and content of education by active participation in the internationalization processes of the system of higher education and by introducing reforms in educational process. Of course new economic conditions (global market and information technologies) require modifications. It was stated that the commercialization of University innovations in Azerbaijan is a relatively new direction, since the country is just adopts the path of an innovative economy. In this regard the transformation of a scientific idea to a product or a service faces a number of difficulties. It was investigated the problem of commercialization of the results of scientific activities of higher educational institutions in Azerbaijan. For the first time Azerbaijan State University of Economics has implemented its rebranding in the educational system of the country in order to strengthen the market position of the educational institution and realization of innovative marketing strategies. The University’s strategic goals were defined under the UNEC brand, and the brand development was successfully continued with the support of the scientific and expert community. An integrative educational environment is created in Azerbaijan State University of Economics and such environment ensures the unity of the “education – science – innovation – commercialization – production system”. It is important to note that UNEC strategy also provides for clustering of economical education and so that it provides for increasing the integration pace of the University into the world scientific and educational space. The article presents the innovative infrastructure of Azerbaijan State University of Economics connected with its integration into the global scientific and educational environment. The paper studies the matters of the international cooperation issues of the University with universities of such countries as USA, EU, Russia, Turkey, which expands the academic potential of the University and increases its competitiveness. The article substantiates the conclusion that the globalization of higher education increases the importance of commercialization of higher education institutions in the field of education and science. The article reveals the successful experience of UNEC University in the creation and implementation of joint educational programs, expanding academic mobility, attracting foreign applicants, conducting joint researches and international scientific events in partnership with universities in the EU, Russia and Turkey.

The Indian University in a Comparative Perspective

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.R. Madhava Menon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
University System ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

The purpose of looking at Indian universities in a comparative perspective is obviously to locate it among higher education institutions across the world and to identify its strengths and weaknesses in the advancement of learning and research. In doing so, one can discern the directions for reform in order to put the university system in a competitive advantage for an emerging knowledge society. This chapter looks at the current state of universities in India and highlights the initiatives under way for change and proposes required policy changes.

scholarly journals Increasing University Competitiveness through Assessment of Green Content in Curriculum and Eco-Labeling in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 712
Author(s):  
Andrea Okanović ◽  
Jelena Ješić ◽  
Vladimir Đaković ◽  
Simonida Vukadinović ◽  
Andrea Andrejević Panić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Green Jobs ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Growing environmental problems and increasing requirements of green jobs force universities around the world not only to transform their curricula but also to enrich existing ones with contents related to the promotion of sustainable development. This paper aims to show the importance of measuring and monitoring the share of green contents in all university activities, as only in that way it is possible to monitor trends and give realistic assessments of their effect and importance. The paper presents a comparative analysis of different types of methodologies for assessing sustainable activities at universities as well as research conducted at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia and its comparison with the University of Gothenburg (Sweden). This research aims to point out the importance of increasing competitiveness in higher education through assessment of green content in a curriculum and its promotion. In this way, through eco-labeling methodology, it would be easier to identify those contents that, in a certain share, contribute to the promotion of sustainable development. Furthermore, this methodology can easily be extended across the country and the region, which would bring positive effects to all stakeholders in higher education.

Decolonizing Science, Digitizing the Occult: Theory from the Virtual South

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-104
Author(s):  
Sasha Newell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Intimate Relationships ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Western Science ◽  
The World ◽  
University Of Cape Town ◽  
The University ◽  
Second World ◽  
Forms Of Knowledge

AbstractIn this article Newell uses two case studies to explore one of the central threads of Mbembe’s Abiola lecture, the idea that there is a relationship between the plasticity of digital technology and African cosmologies of the deuxième monde. One case concerns the viral YouTube video #sciencemustfall, in which students at the University of Cape Town criticize “Western” science and demand that African forms of knowledge such as witchcraft be incorporated into the meaning of science. The second case considers fieldwork among the brouteurs of Côte d’Ivoire, internet scammers who build intimate relationships on false premises using social media. They acquire shocking amounts of wealth in this way which they display on their own social media accounts. However, they are said to use occult means to seduce and persuade their virtual lovers, trapping their prey in the sticky allure of the world wide web. Newell uses both examples to highlight the overlaps between the transformational efficacies embedded in both occult ontologies and digital worldings, calling for the possibility of using African cosmologies of the second world to produce a ‘theory from the south’ of virtual sociality.

Online education during the pandemic: new format — new opportunities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Viktorovna Koroteeva
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Essential Component ◽  
Pace Of Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Format

The article shows that the year 2020 taught us a lot and opened our eyes to a number of issues. However, it was precisely the Covid situation and the then announced pandemic that allowed many of us to slow down our pace of life a little and take a broader look at the world around us. The author, a well-known variety vocal teacher, reflects on the possibility of training vocal in an online format, while realizing such an essential component of the educational process as mentoring, and shows that the mentoring function is a necessary part of vocal lessons. It can be realized both through the choice of the repertoire and through communication between the teacher and the student. Vocal classes provide such an opportunity in the best possible way, since individual communication involves the transfer of one’s own worldview to the students, who perceive both the idea of the beautiful, and form their own technical singing skills, as well as build their own picture of the world following the teacher.

Integration of Science and Education in Universities of the Regions: Multichannel Funding and Different Organization Models

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-92
Author(s):  
Galina A. Untura ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Scientific Organizations ◽  
Flagship Universities ◽  
Science And Education ◽  
The University

Integration of science, higher education, innovative entrepreneurship contributes to the solution of topical problems caused by global challenges. The article shows that universities integrate scientific, educational, innovative activities both within their structural units and in cooperation with other participants in regional innovative systems. The aim is to identify the trends in multichannel funding of universities in the regions, which creates the conditions for the integration of educational and research activities, and summarize the experience of universities that have created strategic academic units (SAUs) as one of the forms of integrating science and higher education. Based on the statistical analysis of financial receipts to universities from various sources in 2015 and 2019 (form VPO_2), the trends and structure of the funding distribution by type of educational and research activities in the regions of the Russian Federation were compared. It has been revealed that educational activities dominate in universities, accounting for about 70% of all income, and research activities 12–13%. Regional cases of the universities (ITMO, NNU, TSU, NSU, SFU) were analyzed. They integrated science and education in the form of SAUs. The cases were prepared on the basis of a content analysis of roadmaps for the period 2016–2020, interviews, and other open information. The analysis has showed that the organizational model of each SAU is created on the basis of the uniqueness and competitiveness of the university’s scientific and educational specialization by mechanisms that ensure the integration of the educational process and research activities through the involvement of students, graduate students in research and innovative projects. It is concluded that the flexibility and versatility of training programs and research at the university in the SAU format is formed in cooperation with many participants in regional innovation systems, which leads to the demand for its services by enterprises in the regions of the European part of the country and Siberia. The synergy of educational, research and innovation activities is achieved within the framework of both one university and through its network interaction with other Russian and international universities, scientific organizations, and enterprises. The experience of creating SAUs can be used by regional administrations, corporations in the development of world-class scientific and educational centers within the framework of the Science national project and national research and flagship universities of the strategic academic leadership program.

Emergency remote education and smart working at three European higher education institutions

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Remote Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World ◽  
Administrative Procedures ◽  
European Higher Education ◽  
Smart Working

Due to the threat posed by COVID-19, many colleges and universities around the world opted to switch to online courses and smart working to keep their students, professors, and staff safe during the pandemic emergency. Face-to-face classes, including labs and workshops, have been canceled and substituted with online activities. New administrative procedures have also been established to support the emergency remote education. This article analyzes these changes in light of the experiences of three higher education institutions in different countries, namely Latvia, Poland, and Italy. From this analysis, some aspects have emerged that have stimulated a deeper reflection on the use of digital technology in higher education. .

scholarly journals Universidad en tiempos de Covid-19: tecnologías que acortan distancias

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Gloria María Pérez Montero
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The presence in the world of the pandemic known as Covid-19 has brought with it challenges and challenges in all areas, but especially in the educational context. The University of Granma responds to the intention of promoting the use of technologies in the improvement of Higher Education and in current times has had to enhance this aspect due to the need for social distancing. This work presents some of the alternatives that have been adopted in the House of Higher Studies and how young people have assimilated them, based on the experiences obtained in the teaching of the Communication course, which belongs to the Sociocultural Management for Development career from the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The epidemiological situation has not prevented the training of comprehensive and competent professionals, on the contrary, it has enabled students to achieve self-management of knowledge and meaningful learning, using virtual teaching- learning environments.

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