Journal of Technology and Information Education, 2020 (vol. 12), issue 2
Theoretical articles
PREPARATION TO OCCUPATION IN FRAMEWORK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND IN THE EDUCATION OF CZECH KINDERGARTENS
Radmila BURKOVIČOVÁ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):27-46 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.018 
The article presents research results aimed at finding out whether and in what form the requirement formulated by Czech society: “familiarisation of children in pre-school education with the content of individual professions” is formulated in the currently valid Czech, Slovak, and Polish public framework educational program for pre-school education, and whether it is possible to implement the requirement according to the Czech educational program in the education of pre-school children in the Czech kindergarten. Qualitative analysis was applied to the educational programs. The data snippets from the segments of objectives, contents,...
MODELS OF APPROACHES TO DIGITAL COMPETENCES
Michal ČERNÝ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):47-71 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.019
The review study analyzes 15 papers from the SCOPUS database, which deal with the issue of digital competences in the field of education. Based on this analysis, it offers a basic view of both the research field itself and the topics described in these articles. They show that, although the issue is current and socially relevant, it is still not given due attention in the field of education—neither researching nor theoretically. At the same time, the review study points to some broader issues of competence research as such.
EXAMPLE OF GOOD PRACTICE IN SUPPORT EDUCATION OF 3D MODELING AND 3D PRINTING AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Vladimír VOCHOZKA, Tomáą SOSNA
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):72-79 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.011
The article presents a good practice of teaching 3D modeling and 3D printing at an elementary school. The trend of 3D printing penetrates the general public and specialized workplaces. This example can be a recommendation for other primary schools. It is primarily discussed how to design similar teaching and what elements can be used.
INNOVATIONS OF TEACHER TRAINEES PREGRADUAL TRAINING AIMED AT FORMING THEIR DIGITAL COMPETENCES
Ján ZÁHOREC, Alena HA©KOVÁ, Adriana NAGYOVÁ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):80-92 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.013
In the paper there are presented some results of research survey of current state and needs to innovate teacher trainees pregradual training in the field of development their didactic-technological competences. Within the research survey, from the point of view of a research sample of 280 teacher trainees, measure of significance of selected software applications in relation to the development of professional digital literacy of teachers was assessed. Results of statistical analysis of the collected data pointed out some important facts that should be reflected in innovations of the relevant area of curricula of teacher study programs...
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL THINKING IN THE WAKE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LITERACY
Čestmír SERAFÍN
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):93-101 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.014
Currently, the question of literacy has become quite a major social phenomenon that is developing along with the development of the company. Today the situation is different in most of the world, and the literacy rate is actually an indicator of cultural maturity. Thus, if we deal with the concept of digital literacy, the term that has become a phenomenon of our time technologically advanced society, here we see the link between the technical thinking, technical literacy (in this case, technological literacy) and digital literacy. This paper deals with the study of possible development of the technical aspects of thinking and how they are influenced...
SOCIAL MEDIA: AN IMPEDIMENT OR INSPIRATION TO IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
Teresa K. ABUYA*, Omosa E. MOCHAMA, Edwin O. MAKWORO
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):129-142 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.017
Information Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized the way different sectors in developed and developing countries operate. They have pervaded modern societies as tools for transforming education systems, supporting economic development through the creation of new products and services, providing access to information and expertise to support improvements in agriculture, health and education, and connecting communities, teachers and students. Education sector in many countries have embraced ICT in research, teaching and learning. This has given rise to innovative learning pathways suited for different learners’ situations. In initial...
DIGITAL LEARNING OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Prasart NUANGCHALERM*, Veena PRACHAGOOL, Jiří DOSTÁL
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):143-151 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.021
As we known, the Corona Virus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 outbreak is now spreading around the world. It spreads widely and quickly by our social activities. It can be panic to all people who following news from variety of patterns in social medias and online postings. So, it affects continuously a huge threat to the daily life, health care, social activities, and educational management. However, education in this era is supported by multi-medias and tools for learning management. Digital learning is employed to plays it important role in the situation of COVID-19 outbreak. This study employed survey method to investigate readiness on digital learning...
ONLINE APPLICATION AS A TOOL FOR PEDAGOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Eva ©MELOVÁ*, Dominika PROVÁZKOVÁ STOLINSKÁ, Pavlína ČÁSTKOVÁ, Alena PETROVÁ, Irena PLEVOVÁ, Jan KUBRICKÝ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):152-163 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2021.004
The paper presents an online application as a tool of pedagogical diagnostics for preschool education, which was created as an original tool within the project of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic. The three-year project responds to the current needs of pedagogical practice in the context of pedagogical diagnostics, but also to the conditions of education during the covid epidemic. The text describes the basis for creating the application, its technology and pedagogical concept. At the same time, the reader can get acquainted with the implementation of the application in practice, especially with the pros and cons of kindergarten teachers...
PARTIAL PILOT TESTING RESULTS OF THE NEW CONCEPT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Jiří DOSTÁL*, Pavlína ČÁSTKOVÁ, Miroslav JANU, Radim DĚRDA, Michal MRÁZEK, Hana BUČKOVÁ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):164-175 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2021.001
The paper presents partial results of the pilot testing of the newly formulated learning outcomes in technical education by relying on recently created methodological materials. Stemming from a direct contact with the school practice, the paper answers the question of whether the new concept of developing technical thinking, technical creativity, and practical activities proposed for lower secondary schools corresponds with the possibilities of schools, teachers, and especially students. The authors argue that the schools that participated in the research are not willing to implement all learning outcomes in the same extent. Furthermore, the willingness...
Research articles
GENDER DIFFERENCES OF PUPILS’ KNOWLEDGE IN SELECTED FIELDS OF TECHNOLOGY
Pavel DOSTÁL, Svatopluk SLOVÁK, Radim ©TĚPÁNEK, Veronika ©VRČINOVÁ
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):5-15 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.012
The article presents the results of a research probe dealing with gender differences in the level of secondary school pupils’ knowledge in the Czech Republic in the field of selected technically oriented topics. Based on data obtained using didactic tests of the cognitive level with the size of a research sample of almost a thousand male or female pupils, we can state that a significantly higher level of knowledge was identified in secondary school male pupils in the field of hand tools. A significantly higher level of knowledge of female pupils of the same age was identified in the field of textile production.
PREPAREDNESS OF STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Mária KO®UCHOVÁ, Martin KURUC*
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):16-26 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.016
In our article, we present the results and interpretations of our research, which aimed to map the current settings of student´s academic self-regulation and motivation to learn from pre-primary and primary university education programs. We focused on three areas: on self-regulation and motivation to learn science, mathematical disciplines, and technology education. The research is based on the methodological approach of The Theory of Self-Determination. The most important finding is the positive setting of students learning motivation to technical education. The Identified regulatory style to technical education prevailed among students from pre-primary...
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR SCHOOL CHEATING IN HIGH SCHOOLS
Jarmila HONZÍKOVÁ*, Petr SIMBARTL, Ján BAJTO©
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):102-111 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.015
The issue of school cheating has been a very current and discussed topic since the second half of the last century. The existing modern technologies and, in fact, an unlimited students’ access to the Internet provide new opportunities to get learning materials, to make their studies easier. At the same time, these possibilities allow students to find new ways to cheat in the school environment. The cheating range, using information and communication technology, is really wide, from commonly used computers up to smartwatch. To the question, what school cheating opportunities are preferred by high school students in the Czech Republic, Slovakia...
INTERACTIVE TEXTBOOK AND ITS DIDACTIC USE IN OBTAINING AND PROCESSING GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Martina ©KODOVÁ*, Andrej MRAČNÍK
Journal of Technology and Information Education 2020, 12(2):112-128 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2020.020
The development and creation of interactive textbooks require special conditions and the fulfillment of specific requirements. The paper presents a teaching aid – an interactive textbook that has the potential to involve students in discovering and using online information about their region. Using its example, we identify the essential requirements for interactive textbooks and several aspects of their creation. In addition to the technical features of the textbook, a high standard of information processing is especially important in terms of content and learning needs. The results of our experience in developing and evaluating an...