Journal of Technology and Information Education, 2023 (vol. 15), issue 2

INQUIRY-ORIENTED TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR FUTURE TEACHERS

Mária KOŽUCHOVÁ, Eva SEVERINI

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2023, 15(2):95-117 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2023.009  

The aim of the study is to make available information about the results of research on the inquiry-based approach in higher teacher education in the field of technology. In Slovakia, the requirements for inquiry-oriented teaching are already included in the ISCED1 curriculum in the first two cycles (1st - 3rd grade and 4th - 5th grade). It concerns in the educational area Human and World of Work. We therefore ask the question: "How are teacher graduates prepared for inquiry-oriented teaching in technical education". Within the framework of undergraduate training at the Faculty of Education, Comenius University Bratislava, we pay a lot of attention...

INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Ján STEBILA, Mária KOŽUCHOVÁ, Silvia BARNOVÁ

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2023, 15(2):118-129 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2024.001  

In the article, we summarize some of the results obtained by researching the gradual implementation of innovative educational strategies (in the most recent case Inquiry-Based Education - further IBSE) to technical education at Slovak primary schools. The article shows the justification for the use of IBSE in teaching the subject Technology in lower secondary education. Thus, we focus in detail on the gradual implementation of innovative educational strategies into technical education at Slovak primary schools. The results point to the justification for the use of IBSE in teaching the subject Technology in lower secondary education.

USING INTERACTIVE NON-LINEAR STORIES TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF EVERYDAY LIFE BY WORKING WITH DIGITISED CULTURAL HERITAGE: A CASE STUDY WITH TWINE2

Michal ČERNÝ, Kristýna KALMÁROVÁ

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2023, 15(2):130-149 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2024.002  

The purpose of this study is to provide a description of the process of designing and developing a non-linear interactive multimedia story based on the use of digitized cultural heritage for purposes of educating students about history of everyday life. The study takes the form of a case study and employs a combination of research methods: interviews with teachers from secondary schools (3), questionnaires completed by secondary school students (58), questionnaires completed by university students (6), and opinions provided by expert reviewers (2). The study utilizes a follow-up design that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative feedback in...

INCREASING STUDENTS' CREATIVITY THROUGH THE USING OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN EDUCATION

Mária BAJÚZOVÁ, Roman HRMO

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2023, 15(2):150-171 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2023.007  

Although the topic of digitalization not only in education but in general is still a topic of discussion in recent years, we do not see many authors dealing with creativity using digital tools in the classroom. Therefore, in our article we focus on online and offline digital tools that are also useful in the teaching process. These modern tools help nurture students' creativity and can be referred to as creative applications.The first part of the article is devoted to the concept of creativity, its essence, creative thinking and the importance of creativity in human life. We also list several methods and techniques of creative thinking and methods...

QR CODES IN THE PROFESSION OF TEACHER

Lenka Benediktová, Filip Sedlačko

Journal of Technology and Information Education 2023, 15(2):172-184 | DOI: 10.5507/jtie.2023.008  

The acronym "QR code" means Quick Response code in translation. In our article we focus on whether or not they can be effectively used in teacher's profession, meaning not only during lessons. QR codes are used to load certain information with the help of a smart device (tablet, mobile phone). In this article we try to find out how these codes can be used to improve teacher's lessons. Further we focus on how to use these codes in school in general, outside of lessons. Are they suitable for field trips? Can teachers use them in other parts of their profession, for example in educational or career counseling? And how can we use them properly so that...