Pedagogy in a Digital Environment

E-course learning outcomes:

As part of the individual part of the assignment, read and analyze at least four sources that deal with the assessment and evaluation of educational technologies. The sources can be accessed via links or stored within this folder, and it is recommended to choose those that present different perspectives and approaches to the evaluation of technology in education.

As you read, pay attention to the criteria used in the evaluation of technology, such as pedagogical appropriateness, functionality, availability, accessibility, ease of use, and potential for stimulating active learning. Try to understand how these criteria are applied in practice and what their advantages or limitations are in the higher education context.

Your goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the process of evaluating educational technology so that you can later independently assess the suitability of a particular digital tool in relation to your goals and learning outcomes.

Bibliography: 

Etičke smjernice namijenjene nastavnom osoblju za upotrebu umjetne inteligencije i podataka u poučavanju i učenju

Učinak umjetne inteligencije na online obrazovanje

Prister, V. (2019). UMJETNA INTELIGENCIJA. Media, culture and public relations, 10 (1), 67-72. 

Medica Ružić, I. i Dumančić, M. Generativna umjetna inteligencija i igrifikacija u obrazovanju

Have each group share their reports with other groups within a subfolder for that group. In order to be able to do this, the instructor will arrange the editing powers for the participants - group representatives for that folder (therefore, when you have a specific group representative in charge of presenting your work, notify the instructor by e-mail).

IMPORTANT: This activity is mandatory!

Here you can download a PDF file with a poster of the Moodle Tool Guide for Teachers by Joyce Seitzinger.

Consider how the above perspectives on using technology in education relate to your own teaching context. What approaches or ideas from the infographic could you apply to your teaching to enhance students’ learning experiences? What risks and challenges have you encountered in your own teaching and how have you addressed them?

This activity will explain the role of the library in educating students and teachers in a system that is leaning towards digital solutions.

In this activity, topics related to digital technologies that can be used in a collaborative environment will be explained.

Study the infographic that shows the advantages and disadvantages of technology as a support for learning. Pay attention to the different aspects of the use of technology in education and think about how these elements are reflected in your own teaching context and what conclusions you might draw about the balanced and meaningful use of technology in learning and teaching.

Review the microlesson Dva alata za sumativno vrednovanje and take notes on what you have learned. At the end of the microlesson, complete a short quiz as part of the activity.

Review the microlesson Istorazinsko vrednovanje uz pomoć digitalnih alata and make notes about what you have learned.

This activity will present numerous tips for working in a flipped classroom and possible tools that can be used for this purpose.

In this activity, you will be introduced to the infographic Advantages and Disadvantages of Cognitive and Metacognitive Learning Strategies, which visually illustrates the fundamental differences, benefits, and limitations of two key groups of strategies in the process of self-regulated learning. The infographic serves as a concise and clear presentation of the concepts covered in the previous readings and as an aid in understanding the ways in which different strategies contribute to learning success.

As you review the infographic, pay attention to:

the difference between the goals and functions of cognitive and metacognitive strategies
the examples of specific activities that can be used in higher education
possible challenges and limitations in the application of each group of strategies
ways in which teachers can encourage the development of both types of strategies in students, especially in digital and hybrid environments.

The goal of the activity is to identify which strategies you use more often and think about how you can consciously combine them in your teaching and in your own learning process to make it more effective, reflective and focused on lasting understanding.

Watch a short video - Interview with Zlata Paštar Mind Maps - Application in Teaching, in which she explains how mind maps can enrich teaching and encourage deeper understanding of the material. In just a few minutes, you will receive practical advice and concrete examples that can be easily applied in the classroom.

Be sure to take notes while watching, as the information contained here will be useful in later activities.

Watch the webinar Inovativnost u nastavi kroz promjenu pedagoškog pristupa - metoda obrnute učionice held on February 16, 2023, organized by the University Computing Center SRCE. The lecturer was prof. Mirza Žižak, PhD from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine. The webinar deals with modern teaching approaches aimed at actively involving students in the learning process. The webinar explains the basic elements of the flipped classroom and the level of complexity of its planning and organization, and highlights the rules and good practices that contribute to the successful implementation of this teaching model.

The webinar presents the procedures for preparing teaching materials for independent learning before a live meeting, as well as expectations from students during preparation and active work in class. Emphasis is placed on a clear structure and meaningful connection between online and face-to-face activities. A number of practical examples and tips are also presented that can be applied in different courses, regardless of the discipline or form of teaching. The final part presents the results of knowledge assessments that show better learning outcomes and greater student engagement after the implementation of the flipped classroom method, with increased interaction and more regular learning.

While watching the webinar, take notes on the key ideas, advantages and challenges of implementing the flipped classroom method. Pay special attention to:

• how teaching is planned and structured according to the approach
• what are the prerequisites for its successful implementation
• how the roles of teachers and students change compared to traditional teaching.

Webinar content:

The webinar explains the basic elements of the flipped classroom, the level of complexity of its planning and organization, and the rules that contribute to its successful implementation. The procedures for preparing teaching materials for independent learning before the meeting are presented, as well as clear expectations from students during preparation and work in class, with a number of practical ideas and tips for application in different courses. The results of knowledge assessments that show better outcomes compared to the period before the introduction of the flipped classroom are particularly highlighted. In addition, it has been demonstrated that such an approach increases active student participation, encourages interactivity between students and teachers, and contributes to more regular and systematic learning.

Important: Be sure to take notes while watching as the information contained here will be useful in later activities such as Flipped classroom and PBL discussion.

Study the infographic that shows the basic characteristics of the flipped classroom method, how it works, and key features. Pay attention to the advantages, disadvantages, and digital tools used in implementing this method. Think about how the presented method can be applied in your teaching and what activities could improve student participation. Try to identify parts of your courses where a flipped classroom approach would be particularly useful or stimulating for learning.

Review the infographic showing the difference between objectives, learning outcomes, and teaching tasks and make notes on what examples and tips for objectives, learning outcomes, and teaching tasks you would use when creating a similar presentation, guided by your experience in the higher education system.

Schedule and work plan.