Virtual technology for use in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) - questionnaire for educators
Dear educator,
the expected effect of the use of interactive technologies in educational institutions is, first of all, the active involvement of students in the learning process, planning by students of their own learning process and, as a result, better assimilation of educational material. Can you confirm these claims or not? Has your own needs analysis led to similar conclusions? Or do you have a completely different view of these things?
Please share your opinion and experience of using interactive technologies in education.
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1. Have you conducted a needs analysis in your teaching work in relation to the use of interactive learning?
2.1. There is little/no knowledge within teachers/ lecturers about interactive technologies and how they can be utilised within educational institutions.
2.1. Your comments please
- no comment
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- Most teachers don't know much about modern possibilities or they think it would be too difficult to implement new technologies into their work.
- the teacher does not have as much experience and knowledge in this area
2.2. Teachers / trainers know little about how these technologies can be used in education and training.
2.2. Your comments please
- no comment
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- must be a specialist whose purpose is to disseminate information about it
2.3. Trainers / teachers are interested in integrating interactive technologies into their teaching, but they are not trained or familiar with the use of technology.
2.3. Your comments please
- no comment
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- I think many teachers think that old methods are the best ones and they are afraid that their amount of work would increase if they change their routine.
- depending on the activity and profession of the teacher
2.4. Trainers/teachers are too busy with other areas of their work to deal with new forms of teaching.
2.4. Your comments please
- no comment
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- They are extremely busy.
- too many upgrades are required depending on the profession
2.5. There are concerns that interactive technology will not deliver quality teaching and learning.
2.5. Your comments please
- no comment
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- usually, all study material is not limited to interactive objects
2.6. Using interactive technologies in teaching may negatively impact digital learning on students.
2.6. Your comments please
- no comment
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- Vise versa.
- modern learning is not only digital
2.7. There is a lack of high-speed internet in organizations and institutions.
2.7. Your comments please
- no comment
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- Usually educational organizations have really fast and good quality connections.
- In many organizations, the Internet is fast enough, but in some it may be different
2.8. There is no corresponding software / apps in educational institutions.
2.8. Your comments please
- no comment
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- Usually institutions are willing to buy software if needed, if it's not really expensive.
- economic conditions may prevent the acquisition of software
2.9. Educational institutions can afford the hardware and software but need consulting to buy the right equipment.
2.9. Your comments please
- no comment
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- At least in our organization there is unit specialized into these things.
- if there is no funding or activity for a project, the lack of information and funding may be affected
2.10. There are too few technical staff/experts in educational institutions to easily integrate interactive technologies into the teaching process and use them in the long term.
2.10. Your comments please
- no comment
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- it can be a serious problem if it is difficult to find suitable staff and even the size of the salary is not helpful
2.11. Interactive technology is not yet sufficiently developed to be easily used in teaching.
2.11. Your comments please
- no comment
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- I'm waiting for better and more intuitive applications for teachers.
- it takes time to get to know each tool, as technologies are constantly evolving, it is difficult to monitor every step of development
2.12. The software and applications of interactive technologies are currently constantly evolving and changing, and for use in training there is a risk of losing the created objects of interactive training.
2.12. Your comments please
- no comment
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- it takes time to get acquainted with the update
2.13. The planning of the educational process in educational organizations is mandatory in accordance with a given curriculum, which in most cases does not take into account innovative technologies.
2.13. Your comments please
- no comment
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- I think curriculum is not defining methods, only goals.
- the choice of teaching methods is a free choice of the teacher, which allows the use of new methods
What other recommendations can you give us as we develop our course. And what should we avoid?
- The feedback should provide information you can use to improve the course. The questions should be more specific, more related to the course. Feedback can give you, for example, input about coverage (topics covered), the level of the content, and the expected time for completion of the course material. The teacher can tell you which topics they found most useful, which topics they thought they could be left out, whether they found the level consistent and appropriate for the target group, whether they plan to use the material at all and in what course (if not, why), etc. You should also ask what they teach and at what level (to who). You can also ask what they liked most about the course. Etc.
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- Can recommend - The best way to deal with interactive technology is through well-thought-out presentations, tutorials and videos. Only if there are examples of use that can be used to learn can the implementation of interactive technology be successful, teachers will get familiar with the existing opportunities. The particularly successful use of interactive technology and tools in teaching can be expected in the student's independent work. Should be avoided - only one plugin or the same developer interactive technology use because with the rapid development and change of technology, most of the work done in the form of textual and visual information may be lost or become inaccessible, the restoration of which will require time and new processing.