Technical prerequisites from the perspective of teachers and students

For teachers, the basic prerequisites include a stable internet connection, appropriate computer equipment (laptop, camera, microphone, headphones) and access to digital tools and platforms for teaching. Many teachers in Croatia use platforms such as Moodle (Loomen, Merlin), Microsoft Teams, Zoom or BigBlueButton. The availability of technical equipment often depends on institutional capacities, while some universities or constituents (e.g. the University of Rijeka and the FOI in Varaždin) provide their own equipment for teachers, in other cases teachers rely on personal equipment, which can be a problem for older employees or external collaborators.

Effective digital teaching also requires access to a virtual environment for storing, editing and distributing materials. This includes the ability to regularly back up and archive data to ensure continuity of teaching and information protection. Some universities use local server systems, others, for example, the infrastructure provided by SRCE, while some rely on cloud solutions such as Microsoft OneDrive and Google Workspace.