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The article is devoted to the study of significance, role and potential risks of the gameization of educational processes in higher education institutions in the context of digital transformation of society and the emergence of new requests to educational organizations. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of students’ and teachers’ perception of the existing practice of gameization of educational processes. The article presents the results of online questionnaire survey of students of the Volgograd Institute of Management and a series of expert interviews with representatives of the teaching staff. The results of the study indicate a high prevalence of the practice of gamification and its positive perception by the most participants in the educational process. The key effects of integrating game elements include increasing educational motivation and the quality of professional training, ensuring that the educational process meets the requirements of relevance. Among the main limitations in the implementation of gameization, teachers indicate the need to maintain a balance of classes in game and traditional forms, as well as the presence of specific disciplines and thematic blocks that are available for presentation exclusively in the classical format. At the same time, the main risk of introducing gameization, in particular competitive elements, is associated with the development of negative socio-psychological phenomens at the level of students and student groups in general. This conclusion is consistent with the results of student questionnaire survey. The disordered nature of the gameization of educational process revealed by the results of the study reflects the general trends of educational organizations and conditioned by the low level of motivational, cognitive, organizational and methodological readiness of teachers to carry out such innovative activities. The limiting organizational and managerial factor is the lack of consolidation of game forms of classes in the work programs of disciplines. The authors’ recommendations on expanding the practice of gameization of educational process are related to methodological support and professional development of teachers in the context of modern gaming and digital educational technologies and resources, stimulating activities for the development and implementation of game-based courses, and the consolidation of game forms of classes in discipline programs. more...

The article reveals the content and considers the mental map from the perspective of innovative training of specialists in the modern educational environment of higher education. Different positions of considering the mental map as an innovative tool in training specialists are shown. Cloud services are presented that can be used in developing mental maps when preparing seminar or lecture classes, and types of mental maps in the modern educational environment of higher education are identified. The rules for creating them are developed, and the advantages of a mental map as an innovative tool in training specialists in the modern educational environment of higher education are shown. Comparison of quantitative and qualitative analyses of the results of the experiment indicates that the implementation of pedagogical conditions in the process of introducing a special course in EG according to the components of the diagnostic apparatus led to statistically significant changes, an increase in scores on the motivational criterion, cognitive criterion, activity criterion, and evaluation criterion, and therefore we observe positive dynamics in the use of mental maps by higher education applicants and their positive impact on the process of training specialists in the modern educational environment of higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The relevance of the topic lies in the explanation that the modern world is rapidly changing under the influence of technological progress, and education cannot be left aside from these transformations. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational space is one of the key directions of modernization of education, which allows it to adapt it to the needs of the new generation and increase the efficiency of the educational process. AI offers a wide range of tools and opportunities for improving education, from personalizing learning to automating routine tasks. The purpose of the article. - to theoretically substantiate the need to use AI in the educational space. It reveals the advantages of AI for various aspects of the educational process and analyzes its existing capabilities for creating a more effective, personalized and inclusive learning environment. To achieve the goal, the article used a set of scientific research methods. also, an analysis of scientific literature on artificial intelligence and its application in education was conducted, a truly comparative analysis of different approaches to integrating AI into the educational process was carried out, and the synthesis, generalization and systematization of the data obtained were performed. The article considers the theoretical aspects of the use of AI in education, identifies its key advantages. more...

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In the era of the development of innovative technologies, the processes taking place in universities determine new requirements for the personality and professional competence of a teacher. A modern teacher is not just a transmitter of information and accumulated experience, but also a person who understands the essence of modern life and strives to harmoniously fit into existing realities, while focused on changing his consciousness, worldview and openness to everything new. In this connection, the problem of the teacher’s psychological readiness for innovation, as a component of his professionalism, is relevant. The purpose of the study: to study the peculiarities of readiness for innovation and identify the main barriers preventing the development of innovations among university teachers; based on the results obtained, to develop a methodology for the development of innovative activity of teachers. The study involved 156 university teachers aged 27 to 40 years with 1 to 15 years of work experience at the university. The study revealed that about a third of teachers show a low level of readiness for innovation. Only 22% of teachers have a high level of innovation activity. In the structure of readiness for innovation, they will have a motivational component, indicating a desire for success in achieving their goals. It was also found that the leading factors hindering the innovative activity of teachers are: insufficient awareness of possible innovative activities at the university; the belief that only the traditional education system is effective; lack of assistance in mastering innovations in the team, as well as fear of negative performance results. The systematization of the theoretical and empirical data obtained made it possible to develop a methodology for the development of innovative activity of university teachers, consisting of two main directions: environmental – features of the scientific and educational innovative environment; subjective – motivation, level of training and personal characteristics of teachers. more...

The growing significance of digital technologies in society creates a need to train teachers who can use these technologies in the educational process and prepare students for life in the digital world. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of digital technologies used in professional training of primary school teachers on increasing their professional competence level. The adapted versions of Ferrell & Daniel's test for Measuring Teacher Career Motivations, the Orshanski's orientation of future teachers towards humanistic and professional value were used to diagnose the state of development of professional competence. The level of the development of the subjectsubjective model of pedagogical communication (modified test based on Sternberg & Williams, Alexander & Winne) and the level of projective skills in primary school teachers were also diagnosed. The students' performance was assessed based on the results of the examinations. Chisquared test (Χ2) was used for statistical confirmation of the conducted research. Positive dynamics were found in both groups after the formative stage of the experiment. However, the experimental group was noted for greater quantitative and qualitative improvement for the selected criteria. The largest changes were observed for the operational criterion with a difference of 15.40% (against 7.90% in the control group). The cognitive criterion showed the smallest increase: 8.5% in the experimental group compared to 3.4% in the control group. The high general mean showed a difference of 11.22% for the experimental group and 5.1% for the control group. It is also important to note a greater increase in the average indicator at the general level in the experimental group of 52.04% compared to 40.82% in the control group. The differences in the distributions of the control and experimental groups according to the levels of each criterion are statistically reliable and testify to the effectiveness of using digital technologies for the development of professional competence of future primary school teachers. The areas for further research include the analysis of the impact of digital technologies on the development of information literacy skills and critical thinking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The main objective of this article is to investigate the effectiveness of utilizing a supplementary learning model through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to reform traditional Chinese music education in higher education institutions in China. The study involved 314 fourth-year students from three higher education institutions, with an average age of 22.22 years (SD = 0.45). Two self-report scales were employed as instruments. The research demonstrated a significant improvement in the assimilation of traditional Chinese music among students who integrated MOOCs into their coursework, with an increase of 8.2 points. In the experimental group, all key indicators significantly increased: student satisfaction rose by 8.4 points, academic performance increased by 6.8 points, and interest in further study increased by 9.25 points. The enhancement of all examined indicators in the experimental group indicates the positive impact of MOOCs on musical education and cultural capital, confirming the effectiveness of a synergistic approach. Thus, the research results underscore the potential of online courses in enriching the educational process and expanding access to cultural heritage. The scholarly value of this research is evident in confirming the effectiveness of integrating MOOCs to enhance the study of traditional Chinese music, serving as a foundation for further development of educational methodologies and technologies. The practical significance lies in the potential application of the results to improve the quality of musical education in higher education institutions and broaden global access to cultural heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

Currently, due to the radical transformations taking place in all spheres of education, the issue of improving the quality of education and the problems of training and educating specialists who meet all the needs of modern society is acute. The purpose of our research is to establish a theoretical substantiation of the use of new information technologies in the independent work of students and to conduct an experimental test of its effectiveness. We studied and analyzed the research experience of organizing independent work for students using the new information technologies through a pedagogical experiment, observations, a survey, testing, and statistical processing of the data we obtained during the study. The pedagogical experiment was carried out in three stages: a defining experiment, an organizational experiment, and a formative experiment. In total, 306 first-year students of K.I. Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University, Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, and S. Naamatov Naryn State University participated in the study. During the implementation of each of the research stages, we identified the main components, i.e., the organizational, methodological, and controlling conditions, and the methods of developing and implementing web technologies, as well as technologies for developing educational and electronic tools for students' independent work in the conditions of using new information technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

Digital transformation and the rise of Industry 4.0 in times of turbulence are changing the way organizations operate and interact with the people they serve. The massive penetration of network software applications and cloud services forces businesses to digitize their processes and provide innovative products and services. Such mass penetration is changing production and business processes, the labour market, and the basic portrait of the workforce, regardless of industry or role. In addition, we are seeing a shift in the basic skills needed in science, research and development, engineering, IT, management, entrepreneurship, and more. These skills are transformed in accordance with the technological restructuring of productive forces, at the same time, educational activity is characterized by some lag in its development. It is important to realize that the nature and speed of progress dictates the need for an advanced workforce with a multidisciplinary educational background (especially given the number of predictions promising full automation in the next few decades), regardless of industry or function, especially when it comes to deep tech start-ups and high-tech enterprises. It was concluded that in the framework of modern technical evolution, in the conditions of high-tech, and especially deep tech structures, competencies in digital entrepreneurship are, if not key, then very important. The education market is also undergoing changes, but university education is very slow to respond to digital processes. The article proposes a method of assessing the level of competences of students of economic specialties in the field of learning digital entrepreneurship based on soft computing, and also formulates the key basic competencies that arise during the online course of digital entrepreneurship, which are based on the latest development trends in the field of IT. Special considerations for using the model for higher education institutions are discussed. The proposed mathematical model has the property of universality and can be applied to obtain basic statistical samples of the level of competence acquisition based on online courses in various areas of the real sector of the economy. more...

The relevance of the digital transformation consists in the fact that it represents a continuous process of strategic renewal that uses advances in digital technologies to create opportunities that update or replace the educational process, approach to collaboration and culture. Digital humanities uses Big Data and analytical tools to study and analyse social, cultural and other phenomena. This can include the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technologies. Innovations are crucial for the development of digital competences in the context of teaching digital humanities. The digitalisation of society not only simplifies access to resources, but also creates new, previously impossible, opportunities for self-development and self-realisation of each individual. The purpose of the study is the theoretical and practical foundations of digital competence formation in the context of teaching digital humanities. Results of the study. The technological dimensions of the formation of digital competencies in the context of teaching "digital humanities" are revealed. The use of foreign experience elements in the formation of digital competences in the context of teaching "digital humanities" is clarified. The innovative possibilities of personal self-realisation in the formation of digital competences in the process of teaching "digital humanities" are substantiated. It is concluded that the formation of digital competencies in the context of digital humanities makes a significant contribution to the development of education, science and society as a whole, given the interaction of the humanities with modern technologies. Preparing students for a digital society requires the development of digital competences and allows students to adapt to a rapidly changing digital environment in which technology plays a key role in all aspects of life. Possession of digital skills focused on the humanities makes graduates more attractive to employers, as they can combine a deep understanding of society with technological knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

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RETRACTED ARTICLEThe article describes the historical aspects of the teaching of epidemiology in the I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, summarizes the results of the activities of the department of epidemiology and evidence-based medicine in recent years; outlines prospective activities of the department and presents innovations in teaching epidemiology to students. more...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the role individual innovativeness along with e-learning self-efficacy play in predicting the e-learning readiness of first- and second-year students of an open and distance education institutions in an African context. Design/methodology/approach – Therefore, building on previous related research in this area, a quantitative approach was adopted to address the research questions and to establish whether a statistically significant relationship existed between individual innovativeness, e-learning self-efficacy, the independent variables; and e-learning readiness, the dependent variable. In total, 476 first- and second-years students of the university participated in the four-Likert-type scale survey. The research instrument which comprises 74 survey items was completed by 217 of the students. Statistical tools used for analysing data included both Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficients and t-tests. Findings – It was discovered that a strong positive and significant relationship was observed between individual innovativeness and e-learning readiness of first- and second-year students of the Yenagoa Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN); a statistically significant relationship was also found between e-learning self-efficacy scores and the e-learning readiness of the first- and second-year students of the Yenagoa Study Centre of NOUN; there was a statistically significant joint relationship between the three variables under investigation; findings equally revealed that male respondents had higher e-learning readiness than their female counterparts. Research limitations/implications – Like every other study of this nature, this one also suffers some limitations. First, NOUN is a very large university with over half a million students spread across almost 78 study centres. This means that observation from just one study centre amounts to a very small sample size. This according to Schweighofer, Weitlaner, Ebner and Rothe (2019) jeopardises the generalisability and validity of study results. The authors also maintain that empirical data generated from surveys that usually rely participants' abilities to read and select responses without further interpretation by the researchers suffer from cognitive biases like social desirability. To address the above limitations, detailed studies involving all studies centres of NOUN be undertaken and other qualitative and or mixed research methodologies be adopted in the future. Practical implications – The implications for this study are that people who are innately innovative will willingly accept technology and by extension, learning in technology-rich environments like those found in like NOUN whose mode of study is blended learning inherently found in open and distance learning (ODL) institution. Therefore, this study is significant as it will provide relevant information to the management and administrators of NOUN, policymakers and regulatory institutions for the development, deployment and implementation of e-learning strategies. Findings will also benefit e-learning initiatives undertaken by similar institutions that adopt the ODL mode of education in Nigeria and other developing countries. Originality/value – Even though, studies on the antecedents of e-learning readiness have been widely conducted across diverse contexts, studies exploring the associations between individual innovativeness, e-learning self-efficacy and e-learning readiness are relatively hard to come by. The above two variables as predicting the e-learning readiness in the study context are comparatively new. This study thus focuses on the relationships between the individual innovativeness levels, e-learning self-efficacy beliefs of students and their e-learning readiness which ultimately determines their ability to sustain studies in an ODL institution. more...

The study is devoted to the analysis of the process of secondary school students' graphic competence formation in the context of modern transformations caused by the process of education digitization. The article examines the importance of graphic competence formation in creating sketches of graphic material in the context of the growing role of digital technologies in the educational process. The article analyzes scientific research aimed at understanding graphic competence and its role in the modern educational process. The author has analyzed various approaches to defining the category «competence» and revealed the main components of graphic competence. It is shown that this competence includes not only the technical skills of creating graphic materials but also creativity, the ability to analyze and visualize information, as well as the ability to work with various tools and resources that are opened up thanks to the digital transformation of education. The influence of digitalization on students' creative potential and their ability to translate ideas into graphic material has been studied. A comprehensive approach to the educational process that takes into account traditional methods and modern information technologies is proposed. The advantages associated with the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches and methods aimed at graphic competence formation are highlighted. In particular, the teacher's role in this competence formation has been investigated and the importance of an individual approach to each student has been emphasized. Examples of pedagogical practices aimed at creating conditions for the development of creative thinking and secondary school students' graphic competence formation are considered. The author has considered the possibilities of using various software tools and online resources to increase the level of students' graphic competence. Based on the analysis, recommendations aimed at further improving students' graphic competence in the conditions of digitization of education are proposed. These recommendations are aimed at increasing the quality level of education and development of students so that they can successfully form graphic competence in the modern information society. The article highlights the significant topic of secondary school students' graphic competence formation in the conditions of the digital transformation of education. It offers specific practical recommendations and examples for usage in pedagogical practice and promotes the further development of this key educational field. The study emphasizes the need to acquire competencies that allow the effective usage of graphic tools in the modern information society. The author emphasizes the importance of introducing digital tools into the educational process aimed at increasing the level of students' graphic literacy and developing their creative competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

Currently, under the conditions of the rapid development of information technologies, in all areas of activity, the need arises to change approaches to the organization of the working process. The purpose of the research lies in studying the efficiency, distribution and features of using innovative approaches in the organization of the educational process at HEIs. Results. In the course of the analysis, various types of classification of innovative research methods were studied and data on the effectiveness of approaches to organizing the educational process in higher educational institutions were obtained in the form of the survey results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The paper analyzes the impact of global digital transformation on the improvement of methods and technologies for training IT professionals, formulates the key aspects of the strategy for high-tech training of qualified and in-demand IT professionals with complex knowledge, skills based on the integration of a task-oriented approach and platform thinking. The article proposes the concept of automatic management of competency profiles using artificial intelligence for continuous development of training courses and maintaining the compliance of educational programs with the needs of the labor market. To carry out practical tasks, it is proposed to use a virtual computer lab, built on the principles of self-organization to obtain primary practical experience in working with complex software solutions. Such methodological and technological experience is designed not only to increase the motivation of students through the freedom of technical creativity using any available software, but also through the tracking of learning patterns, scanning interest in topics, forming individual learning paths, to make the transition from individual pedagogical theories to new forms of training, which are based on statistically proven KPI to stimulate faster achievement of educational goals and accelerate the return on student efforts. more...

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The paper is devoted to the problems of the additive technologies application and artificial intelligence in the educational and research processes of educational institutions. We characterized the features of additive technologies used for prototyping 3D objects. The results are presented and prospects for additive technologies use in the educational process associated with the mathematical profile teaching disciplines are described. We proposed the variants of additive technologies use for problems solving of modeling for systems with intellectual and cognitive components. The possibilities of creating automated intellectual learning systems based on artificial intelligence are studied. The possibilities of additive technologies as the tool to increase the effectiveness of mathematics teaching in the framework of education digitalization are analyzed. Additive technologies in the process of mathematics teaching are considered as the structure chain of a hybrid intellectual learning environment in the triad "teacher – computer – student". more...

This paper aims to provide clear and appropriate evidence of factors that trigger student engagement of flipped classroom (FC) learning in higher education (HE), based on an example of a fully flipped business undergraduate degree program in Australia. Qualitative data from the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) of 142 first-year business students over seven consecutive trimesters (2017–2019) were gathered and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings provide a nuanced understanding on triggers of student engagement in relation to self-efficacy, emotion, well-being and belonging. The findings may guide educators in full adoption of FC in other undergraduate courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The article is devoted to an evaluation of school staff teaching and education experiences in an intercultural environment. A part of the MiCREATE project is presented, consisting of forty four interviews and six focus group interviews with thirty-seven teachers and other school staff from educational institutions across Poland, and more consistently in Krakow. A brief overview of the findings is presented, focused on contemporary shortcomings in diversity teaching, opportunities to enhance intercultural perspectives in education and child-centered approach. The findings are then compared with past and other existing studies to identify similarities and differences. This will be helpful in planning further research activities and shaping intercultural policy in Polish education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The main way to implement this principle of equality in the education of persons with disabilities and persons with disabilities (HIA) is now inclusive education at all levels of education throughout life. The basic concepts related to disability, integration of persons with disabilities into society, educational environment have been highlighted in the article, the differences in the understanding and interpretation of these concepts have been shown. The factors of adaptation of students with invalidity and disabilities have been disclosed. The formation of an inclusive educational environment in the University is impossible without improving the management of inclusive education in higher education system. more...

The article substantiates the need for educational institutions to use Data Mining technology as a key to successful management decisions in modern realities. The study focuses on working with social media data. The authors emphasized the lack of attention to this issue among both foreign and Ukrainian scientists. The article outlines the algorithm for collecting and transmitting primary data obtained as a result of monitoring the activity of educational institutions in social networks to form models of various types of their actions. The model presented by the authors includes four stages. Stages one and two provide the list of factors / metrics that can be included in the model. These factors require an appropriate and high-quality data collection process. At the next stage, the authors propose data clustering as the most important process for the future use of social network data. It is emphasized that the formation of clusters will depend on the tasks facing the management teams of the educational market. The authors give several examples of such clustering but point out that the list is not exhaustive and can be significantly expanded. An important aspect of the availability of such databases is access to information not only for teachers, but also for all interested university staff. At the same time, each user (students, teachers, staff, administration) will receive data relevant to their requests and needs. The developed methodology will help increase the efficiency of management decision-making and implementation and provide an opportunity to justify the parameters of successful innovation in educational institutions in many respects, including the development of educational programs, implementation of new certification programs and disciplines, other services, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The main provisions of the conceptualization of the introduction of social innovations in education and science, which constitute the internal content and is one of the main essential forms of economic development of modern society, are substantiated. It has been studied that the leading countries in terms of the number of the most innovative companies in the world are industrialized countries, high-income countries, as the United Kingdom (not a member of the EU since 2020), Ireland, Cyprus. However, Bulgaria, Italy, Malta, Germany, Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and the Czech Republic remain the least educated countries in recent years. There is a need for in-depth reforms of the education system and focusing on additional research missions. and business activities. It has been proven that one of the most important and widespread elements of the architecture of innovation infrastructure in the world, which is a supply component, is higher education institutions (HEIs), and the largest number of leading universities is in the United States and the United States. Kingdom. The role of social initiatives in increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian higher education institutions is highlighted. budget funds in the future. The normative basis for such implementation may be the EU Public Procurement Directive. Based on a study of foreign experience in innovation, it was found that to stimulate innovation of domestic enterprises is important to improve the legislation governing issues related to innovation; improvement of innovation structure: creation of innovation centers, consulting centers, innovation banks; development of development programs and active state support of innovatively active enterprises and financial stimulation of competitiveness of Ukrainian universities and increase of motivational incentives for teachers of educational institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The article formulates the key aspects of the strategy for training highly qualified and in-demand professionals in the field of processing, storing and analyzing big data for a quick and high-quality solution to urgent problems of digital transformation and data-based management. The article analyzes the problems of modern full-time and distance learning and ways to overcome them using the innovative training data center "Virtual Computer Laboratory" (VCL), which incorporates the principles of self-organization and cybernetics 2.0. The author's team's view of the current requirements for basic knowledge and their harmonization with the professional standards of the APKIT association is presented, key development drivers are formulated, and potential risks are identified based on personal experience and in-depth analysis of the problems of modern IT education in the Russian Federation. The concept of a specialized training data center VCL is described, which made it possible to form a homogeneous educational environment with elements of cognitive representation of internal operational resources based on visual models and partial automation of basic technological operations using an expert system. The article also lists the key educational tasks focused on the formation of relevant core competencies, the successful solution of which became possible thanks to the developed methodology for using the VCL and its functional blocks. The possibilities of transition from traditional educational approaches to a new system-activity educational paradigm with the use of the "Virtual Computer Laboratory" data center are described. more...

An approach to the intellectual assessment of students' knowledge within the framework of a hybrid intelligent learning environment (HILE) based on the construction and training of neural networks is considered. Structural schemes of the system for assessing knowledge in mathematics for schoolchildren of various grades are developed. The models of the pedagogical process "teacher" – "HILE module" – "student", "teacher" – "student", as well as a neural network agent model of the learning process are considered. The choice of types of neural networks and types of machine learning is substantiated, taking into account goal-setting. Neural network algorithms and training criteria for neural networks are characterized. The results obtained are aimed at creating methods that provide the processes of operational learning, control and assessment of knowledge, competencies and procedures, the level of formation of subject and professional competencies of students in the information and educational intellectual environment. more...

The paper proves the position of predominantly state innovation policy in Russian education. The authors reveal the principles of bureaucratic management of pedagogical innovations and show the risks of individual innovative activity in education. The authors analysed the concepts of bureaucracy by M. Weber, R. Merton and A. Gouldner in the context of state innovation policy in education. more...

Management in education is growing in importance because of the major changes in the education system that requires efficiency and effectiveness of running. Organizational innovations are an important tool for making changes in the entire education management system. It was assumed that the organizational innovation in education consists mainly in introducing changes to the education system or an educational institution and relates to its structure, processes or pedagogical procedures. The aim of the article is to assess the implemented organizational innovations at the central, regional and local levels and to identify key areas contributing to their effective management. The work uses a critical literature review focused on innovation management and analysis of randomly selected educational programs, as well as a case description; conclusions were formulated as well. The conclusion of the analysis is the dependence between the management of organizational innovations and the scope of their implementation. Educational innovations implemented at the central level can be an example and model for local initiatives. The innovative methodology used by central institutions will guarantee greater effectiveness in achieving success. more...

The options for creating inclusive educational space in Russia are presented. Basic provisions effectively implement inclusive of Russia are systemized. The main development challenges the foundations of inclusive education system as one of directions of social protection of invalids in Russia are identified, revealed and analyzed. The opportunities and prospects for further development of general education and social protection of children with disabilities in Russia are justified, taking into account the international experience. more...

This article discusses issues surrounding the training of specialists in distributed information systems using innovative methods and technologies in a virtual computer lab environment with an integrated knowledge management system. The article clearly shows how complex knowledge, skills, and professional competencies should be taught to IT specialists. It provides a detailed exploration of the architecture of the Virtual Computer Lab (VCL) and describes the successful experience of using the VCL in classes taught by the Department of Systems Analysis and Control at the Dubna State University. The new practice with containers is different compared to hardware virtualization case and effectively complements it for a wide range of practical educational tasks dedicated to the mastering distributed information systems in a virtual computer lab. For the underlying operating system kernel can be used for all containers and improves payload on the north of a similar configuration. The article provides a detailed description of containerization technology to improve the efficiency of IT-training and features of container management in a distributed environment. more...

Being a crucial part of the JLE scope, higher education is witnessing an era of supra-national, national, and institutional changes, including massification via massive online open courses (MOOC), politically launched or influenced trends like the Bologna process, increasing academic mobility spurred by globalisation and continued development of internationalised education, interculturality and multiligualism, worldwide innovations in higher education and teaching approaches (deep active learning, blended learning methods, gamification, storytelling, alignments of higher education and work, translanguaging in higher education instruction). Further, the JLE editors dwell upon other relevant issues, including transformation of universities, student-teacher relationship, social equity and access to higher education, students’ engagement and commitment to learning, university excellence factors. The editorial entails some guidelines for potential authors regarding priority themes JLE is going to promote within its scope. more...

The paper focuses on blended learning which is now quite common both in basic and in higher education and which is usually defined as a combination of e-learning and face-to-face instruction. The author explores the main models of blended learning in basic education (K-12), evaluates their benefits and limitations, and reflects on the changes in the current model of teaching activity and standards for teachers. The paper also presents a review of modern studies on the effectiveness of blended learning as compared to distance learning and traditional in-class education. As it is revealed, the role of blended learning is that of a ‘hybrid’ educational innovation which interlocks the past and the future in education. more...

The paper studies features, objectives and prospects of the development of Ukrainian educationalsystem in the process of improving the quality of its services as a significant factor of competitivenessof graduates of vocational and higher education institutions in the labour market. The organizational andeconomic principles of functioning of this component of the national economy in the conditionsof globalization of educational standards are grounded. The author defines urgent problemsof modernization of the spectrum of professional education levels in the national and regional dimensions,the coordinated solution of which will eventually strengthen the productive potential of the population andterritorial communities. Approaches to implementation of innovation strategy of increasing competitivenessof services and graduates of Ukrainian vocational and higher education institutions are generalized. more...

Being a fundamental tool for the social, political and economic development of the country and for the preservation and reproduction of socio-cultural values, education promotes the formation of a civic society. The authors used a combination of research approaches (the system, axiological and culturological) and methods to consider the developmental priorities of higher education in Russia and Cyprus, as a socio-cultural tool for training professionals for various segments of social life. Specific features of socio-cultural modernisation in education in European countries were reviewed within the context of the Bologna process. Particular attention was given to the developmental strategy of educational districts in contemporary Russia as the basis for the vertical integration of public administration in education. The formation of educational districts serves as the basis for the development of a multicultural educational space in the Russian Federation and a tool for the building of a new hierarchy of administration at federal and regional levels and for the formation of a new vector in educational policy that is intended to retain and develop a consolidated, although internally differentiated, educational space in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The questions regarding interactive methods of teaching, self-studying, active learning, as well as an implementation of a competency-based approach into study process, have been actively discussed by educational experts, authorities, scholars and teaching practitioners during the last decade. Probably, the main issue is to encourage students to participate in classroom activities and to promote successful learner-tutor cooperation. The research was aimed to evaluate the progress in entrepreneurial competencies perceived by students, participating in a specific 2-days long entrepreneurship workshop. The workshop content and schedule was designed within the framework of the international project «Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship». The format of the organized workshops was created during the project by the partner organizations. It is a unique teaching instrument, encouraging entrepreneurial skills and innovative spirit among students. After the workshop, the participants (students and mentors) were surveyed, using the specially designed questionnaire. One of the question blocks involved the list of competencies, which were offered for evaluation according to the criterion «progress», using 5-point scale (1 - the level stayed the same; 5 - the level really increased). The results were processed, using the methods of frequency analysis and ranking. Thus, the main goal of the paper is to reflect the results of the conducted survey in order to test the quality and success of the specific teaching method. The results indicated the substantial perceived increase in such competences, as Collaborative working, Decision making & Problem-solving, Managing Performance, Commitment to Excellence, Speaking and Listening Skills, Presentation Skills, as well as Selfmotivation. The obvious conclusion is that such kind of interactive teaching methods is the most valuable in management teaching. However, additional peer consulting and evaluation block could be useful at the stage of the initial presentation of the business idea. The results of the research (and the idea of such workshop) can be useful for any academic staff member engaged into the study process and working with students of programmes «Entrepreneurship», «Management», «Business economics» and related ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

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The options for creating inclusive educational space in Russia are presented. Basic provisions effectively implement inclusive of Russia are systemized. The main development challenges the foundations of inclusive education system as one of directions of social protection of invalids in Russia are identified, revealed and analyzed. The opportunities and prospects for further development of general education and social protection of children with disabilities in Russia are justified, taking into account the international experience. more...