COVID-19 Salgını ve Çocuk Psikolojisi

Author(s): Cemaliye Direktör / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 4/2021

During the COVID-19 epidemic, which affected the world, both physiological and psychosocial risks negatively have been affected the lives of individuals. As countries closed their borders, they have been organized stay-at-home campaigns to control the pandemic. The closure of the units that have an important place in children’s lives such as schools, parks, sports halls among the public areas, causing psychological problems such as anxiety, trauma and depression to be observed more frequently in children; It was determined that they faced problems in both access to education and the adaptation process with the transition to distance education instead of face-to-face education. With the pandemic, the use of online psychotherapy has also increased. It has been observed that there are difficulties in transferring psychological services to the online environment. However it has been determined that maintaining dance and art therapy online with children has been found to be effective. In this article, the problems experienced by children during the epidemic process and the changes in education and psychotherapy are discussed.

Възможни интервенции при преход от присъствено към виртуално водене на обучителни групи

Author(s): Ivan Ivanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2022

The article analyzes the process of group-dynamic change and the way of leading a training group in the transition from an on-site to a virtual form of work. This change is analyzed in the form of a case study, which describes the specifics of the pandemic crisis and the need to move to a virtual form of leadership. The change in the group dynamics is commented on, and the interventions of leaders are described, which make the crisis functioning more adaptable and functional in relation to the task of the training group.

A Systematic Overview of Adolescents’ Smartphone Habits and Internet Addiction During the COVID-19 Era

Author(s): Yıldız Ay Yılmaz,Fuat Aydoğdu,Nilüfer Koçtürk / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

In order to prevent the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 epidemic period, measures such as maintaining social distance, quarantine practices, and keeping schools closed have been taken in many countries. In this process, individuals’ internet use has also increased in order to restore interpersonal relationships that have decreased with staying at home. In addition, the transfer of educational activities, which are risky to be carried out face-to-face during the epidemic period, to online platforms, as in many countries, brought about an increase in the time spent on devices with internet providers in adolescents. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the results of studies examining the concepts of internet and smartphone addiction in relation to the use of the internet in the COVID-19 period. In this context, in this systematic review, “What is the status of adolescents’ smartphone and internet addictions in the COVID-19 Era?” The question has been tried to be answered. As a result of the searches made in the databases, fourteen studies were reached and these studies were examined in depth. The findings showed that adolescents’ internet/smartphone addictions were higher than before the epidemic, the prevalence of internet/smartphone addictions increased in general, and internet/smartphone addictions were associated with adolescents’ mental disorders and problems.

Media Education as an Effective Perspective on the Formation of Ideology in Society Through the Influence of Self-Consciousness

Author(s): Olena Melnykova-Kurhanova,Maryna Bella,Liana Naumenko,Nataliia Ostrovska,Anzhela Liashchenko,Olena Murzina / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

The study identifies the trends of media education in the post-industrial period, marked by the development of information and communication technologies in the integration and globalization processes. Society needs competent specialists who develop and strive for self-realization in society. The educational process is a phenomenon that covers different spheres of human activity and determines the main aspects of the regulatory and legal framework. The article illustrates innovative styles of media education that are an effective perspective on the formation of ideology in society through the influence of self-consciousness in educational activities. In order to identify the main aspects of media technology in the educational process, we investigated the basic methodological and theoretical foundations based on the generalizations of researchers and scientists. The meaning of the concept of media education and media technology was studied, the evolution of education from the introduction of information and communication technologies in the learning process to the formation of critical thinking and analysis of the information space was investigated .The method of synthesis, analysis was used to define the main concepts of the study. Descriptive method, research and scientific method was used to compile and summarize the results of the implementation of media education as a prospect for the formation of ideology in society through the influence of self-consciousness.

Koncept univerzalnog dizajna za učenje – model za transformaciju obrazovanja

Author(s): Anida Manko / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 20/2022

Review of: Alvyra Galkiene, Ona Monkeviciene (eds.), Improving Inclusive Education through Universal Design for Learning, Springer Nature, 2021.

Teaching advanced students who have reached a plateau – challenges and possible solutions

Author(s): Dorota Lubińska-Pyla / Language(s): English,Polish Issue: 11/2022

Wielu nauczycieli studentów uniwersytetu na poziomie zaawansowanym (advanced i proficiency) odkrywa, że osiągnęli oni pewien poziom stagnacji, który oznacza brak zauważalnych postępów. To może stanowić poważne wyzwanie dla obu zainteresowanych stron. Istnieją jednak metody na walkę z tym problemem i w niniejszym artykule chciałabym podzielić się kilkoma własnymi obserwacjami i zaproponować pewne rozwiązania. [Many teachers of advanced university students find that their students have reached a plateau, which means progress is not easily seen. The problem can pose significant challenges for both interested parties. There are, however, methods to combat it and in this article I would like to share some of my own observations and ways of tackling the problem.]

Christmas ESP lessons

Author(s): Katarzyna Machała / Language(s): English,Polish Issue: 11/2022

Letters from the Academia: University Issues in the Pandemic

Author(s): Ioana-Gabriela Nan / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

For professionals inside HE, university activity implies three major requirements: lecturing, conference participation and article publication. The question is to what extent these forums cover the whole range of academic communication, and what would happen if other debate outlets were recognised as equally valid? Letters to the editor may be one pertinent category. Although present in few scientific journals, usually as part of Comments, Letters or Opinion sections, letters play the same role in these publications as discussions usually do at the end of a lecture. Moreover, some publications validate them as scientific research in their own right. What this article aims to disclose are some of the topics of concern expressed by academics from different parts of the world in their letters about university life during the recent pandemic. Not surprisingly perhaps, their main concern seems to be the same: the transformations in education and publication imposed or accelerated by the pandemic, and the response of HE institutions to this massive and unexpected challenge.

Digital leadership at universities – a systematic literature review

Author(s): Sabina Ratajczak / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

The environment in which organisations (including universities) operate is increasingly enforcing digital transformation, the success of which depends not only on the technology to be implemented but also – and in particular – on the human factor. Leaders play a major role in guiding the organisation through the change process. This article attempts to synthesise researchers’ scientific pursuits to date when it comes to digital leadership at universities. The purpose of this work is to evaluate and synthesise the published literature referring to digital leadership at universities and to identify future directions for research on academic digital leadership. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in order to identify the state of the art and to integrate and synthesise the existing body of literature on this topic. The research was undertaken based on two main databases: Scopus and Web of Science. In line with the selection stages and criteria adopted, 20 articles were subjected to the final analysis. Keyword mapping was carried out as part of the review, which made it possible to create three clusters. The first cluster combines leadership with the area of digital competence building, the second cluster focuses around digital transformation at universities, and the third cluster is related to digital leadership, namely the characteristics of digital leaders. The results of the analysis combined with the rapidly increasing popularity of topics related to digital transformation in its broadest sense demonstrate that the contemplated research field is in the early growth phase and requires further exploration.

Съвременни предизвикателства пред хоровия диригент

Author(s): Galina Lukanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2022

The pandemic, which swept the world in late 2019 and early 2020, has greatly changed people’s lives. It has affected both our normal daily routines and the work of each of us. This report examines the challenges the choral conductor faces today – from the struggle for survival of the choral art, to the current requirements for the education and the shaping of individual qualities and approaches.

Pedagogical conditions for the introduction of blended learning technologies in ukrainian higher education institutions

Author(s): Yurij Boychuk,Viktoriia Novikova,Yaroslav Opanasenko,Kin Olena,Valentyna Kostina / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

The study focuses on the pedagogical conditions for the introduction of blended learning technologies. Blended learning is a combination of classical live face-to-face learning with learning mediated by computer and other technologies. Approaches to the definition of “blended learning” have been analysed. The author has described the main advantages of blended learning. The range of problems associated with the introduction of blended learning has been studied. The author has also analysed the criteria of the blended learning system effectiveness. Teachers of Ukrainian HEI have been surveyed concerning the process of introduction of blended learning technologies. The general assessment of blended learning technologies according to the teachers of HEIs has been clarified. Blending distance learning platforms used by teachers have been determined. Most often, teachers use Zoom, Moodle and Google Class. The peculiarities of HEI teacher’s adaptation to the blended learning conditions have been studied. Almost half (48%) of respondents stated they had problems in adapting to blended learning conditions. The most common problems of teachers in the conditions of the blending distance learning have been described. It has been found that teachers most often encounter problems related to the processes of distance communication, as well as lack of experience and necessary knowledge. Respondents’ points of view on the possibilities of assistance in the form of methodological developments and in the online format have been analysed. A set of measures aimed at improving the pedagogical conditions for the introduction of blended learning technologies has been developed.

Master Students’ Perceptions of Online Teaching and Learning during the Pandemic

Author(s): Vincentas Lamanauskas,Costin Pribeanu,Elena-Ancuţa Santi,Gabriel Gorghiu / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

During the pandemic, the traditional education system shifted to online teaching and learning. In the time that has passed since the beginning of the pandemic, important changes were recorded in the way that education is thought and delivered, at any level of education. Starting with March 2020, when schools were physically closed, online learning became the only way to continue the educational process, although teachers, parents, students, institutions, and officials from the educational system, as well as decision-makers, were not prepared for such a big change. With advantages and limitations, this substitute for traditional education represented a major challenge and opened up multiple opportunities for transforming education, rethinking pedagogical paradigms in line with changes in education-related fields, and transforming the school ethos into a space for inclusion, promoting values, for access to quality education. This research aims to analyze the perceptions of master students as regard online teaching in two East-European countries: Lithuania and Romania. The focus is on the suitability of online teaching, feedback, and support. The provided feedback illustrates that the online teaching/learning process is strongly influenced by a series of variables related to the teachers’ competencies, their ability to introduce proper didactic methods and adapt the content, their capacity to motivate students, to raise the students’ attention, and to stimulate the students’ involvement. More, providing real support, offering fast feedback, and strongly mediating teacher-student communication represent important issues for creating a successful format for online education.

Peculiarities of Training Future Teachers of Music Art in Higher Educational Institutions in Terms of Distance Learning

Author(s): Volodymyr Fomin,Alla Sokolova,Maksym Dzivaltivskyi,Oksana Vasylieva,Iryna Parfentieva,Ivan Martynenko / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

The article highlights the main aspects of distance learning in the context of training future teachers of musical art. The study identifies the main approaches to the implementation of distance learning, identifies the pedagogical features and the most effective technologies and methods of distance learning in higher education institutions. The article forms the objectives, providing for the implementation of conceptual foundations for the training of future teachers of musical art in higher education institutions. The study presents theoretical and methodological substantiation of the concept of distance education, the profession of music art teacher and pedagogical foundations for higher education based on the conclusions of researchers and scientists on the relevant problem.Distance learning is widespread in today's global development, especially in the pandemic. This type of learning is an alternative to traditional learning, because it simplifies the educational process and is available to more people, develops the individual traits of each person in an online learning environment. Distance learning encourages the creation of online platforms that involve individual tasks and build competencies in various fields and branches. The study used the integrative method of synthesis and analysis of the main trends of distance learning. Research, descriptive and scientific methods were also applied to study aspects of the training of future teachers of musical art. The results of the study identified effective foundations for teacher education that improve distance learning.

The Future of Accessible Museums: Qualitative Analysis on Educational Practices

Author(s): Didem Islek / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

The article defines the concepts of distance education, distance learning and performs their general analysis. Their main forms, types and meanings in the educational system, as well as advantages and disadvantages are considered. The historical foundations of distance learning and all the stages of its formation are clearly traced, followed by the definition of characteristic features. Describes possible ways to eliminate existing problems and improve the quality of such learning. Considerable attention is paid to distance learning technology and its resources, in particular, expanded reality. Its key features, strengths and weaknesses, importance in the educational process and distance education are outlined. To create this article we used methods of synthesis and analysis, historical, comparative, and theoretical analysis of scientific literature and thematic journals and collection of data from sources. To achieve the proposed goal, we used the literature of various scientists and researchers who devoted their works to the subject of distance education. This allowed an in-depth study and research on this topic and came to the conclusion that distance learning is not inferior to traditional and is in increasing demand every year. In turn, expanded reality technology is exactly what the modern student needs to fully immerse himself in the world of learning and make the process exciting, interesting and interactive.

EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF NEW DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Author(s): Petruţa Blaga / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed human society, even if only temporarily, reducing interactions to a strictly necessary level. Humanity has also been forced to mobilize to cope not only with unprecedented change, but also to manage its day-to-day activities differently. The vast majority of people live in houses, avoid each other, and have transferred their social life and activities online. The virtual life seems to become the new reality in many of the segments of everyday life. A new world looms on the horizon. One side of this possible world that must be a priority is education. In this reality based on social distancing, education has been transferred to online platforms. During the emergency period, the new challenges must be addressed by all those who educate and train, as they strive to ensure continued access to education. Teachers, pupils and students of all ages, but also parents, try a new type of socialization and interaction, to bring education to another level. “During the quarantine period, the educational system had to adapt to a new reality emphasizing the need to invest in technology, resources, training, so that every child has access to education”. (Bult, 2020)

INSTRUIREA ON-LINE: AVANTAJE ȘI DEZAVANTAJE

Author(s): Claudia Crăciun / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 2 (43)/2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced all areas of human activity, including the training process. We urgently resorted to forms of training that exclude direct contact between individuals. Thus, higher institutions switched to online training. In this article, we try to identify the advantages and disadvantages of this form of training within the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts.

ANALYSING USER RESISTANCE TO DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS BY ACADEMICS WITHIN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC USING THE TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL

Author(s): Fevziye Bekar,Handan Çam / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

The aim of this study is to determine academics’ user resistance to distance learning, their perceptions of the distance learning systems and factors affecting their perceptions of the changes in the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study’s population consists of 440 academics working in 43 different universities in Turkey. The research sample were determined through convenience and snowball sampling methods. The data were collected using an online questionnaire form created within Google Forms. After validity and reliability analyses on the data, eight different hypotheses were tested using structural equation analysis. All eight hypotheses proposed within the study were accepted after receiving the results of this analysis. The results of the study show that user resistance has a significantly negative effect on the users that utilise distance learning. However, the perceived ease of use and usefulness have a significantly positive effect on attitude and behavior.

APPRENDRE AVEC LE NUMERIQUE DANS L’ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE. ENJEUX POUR LES COMPETENCES D’APPRENTISSAGE D’UNE LANGUE SECONDE

Author(s): Monica-Lucreția Luca-Husti / Language(s): French Issue: 1/2022

This research examines the academic performance of Romanian students enrolled in the12th grade where they study in a digital French learning environment. After analyzing their use of digital instruments and the learning strategies to improve their speaking skills, we investigate some of their choices regarding the correlation between the use of digital French learning instruments and strategies. The data collected following the application of the questionnaire developed and distributed in an online survey form to the 97 students selected from the 12th grade Sciences and Philology classes have underlined two aspects. First, the most frequently used strategy remains memorizing at the expense of cognitive and metacognitive ones. Second, the apps and platforms that students use as a knowledge support to improve speaking skills are not necessarily related to the chosen strategy. From these findings, the study concludes that students’ understanding of the learning process is quite low to make them strategic learners in a digital French learning context. Furthermore, students need a well-organized guidance to develop digital French speaking skills. The suggestions and implications for further study are also discussed.

Education in the post COVID period

Author(s): Anca Andreea Ștefănescu / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a global economic slowdown and forced teachers, students and educators at all levels of education to adapt quickly to the use of e-learning. Online and distance learning also took place before the COVID-19 pandemic, both during regional crises such as earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters in order to maintain continuity in education, and as a method of adapting education to the development of technology and the limitations of today's society dominated by a frantic economy. The magnitude of the current crisis is unprecedented and the lasting effects of this will be found in the education process, too. Thus, for some experts, a return to traditional physical education is necessary immediately, while for others, this forced transition to online education is a time to change and reinvent the way in which education could take place in the future. The conceptual solutions to these crises reflect a profound change in policy-making, and this article highlights the need for a trans-disciplinary approach to education policy-making so that the current approach to education leads to a permanent change in the way future education is delivered. We also include military education with its specific disciplines and in complementarity with its own organizational rules.

ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE

Author(s): Lorena Peculea / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis that has critically affected higher education institutions. With the sudden shift to emergency remote education during the pandemic, students’ online experiences have become a growing concern among teachers. This study aims to gain insights into students’ experiences of online activities in a hybrid learning approach. A total of 80 students enrolled in undergraduate programs at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, responded to an open-ended online questionnaire. This study used the content analysis to find out the positive and negative experiences in online learning, the preference for continuing instruction in a certain format and the reason for choice. The results showed that students' resources and skills played an important role in terms of positive or negative study experiences: cost and time effectiveness, easy access to many study materials and good distance learning skills helped to cope with this pandemic, while little or no interaction with colleagues and teachers and too many hours on screen caused difficulties and dissatisfaction among other students. Despite these issues, most students are interested in continuing their online instruction, but also face-to-face or hybrid activities. This study can provide recommendations derived from the interpretation of participant feedback for improvements in future online learning experiences.