Determining the Degree of Digitalization of a Higher Education Institution
Acad. DSc. Hristo Beloev,
Prof. Dr. Angel Smrikarov,
Assoc. Prof. DSc. Valentina Voinohovska,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Galina Ivanova
“Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-1-det
Abstract. The digitalization of education institutions has become increasingly important in the modern era, where technology plays a vital role in teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
A Study on the Possibilities to Integrate the Modern 3D Technologies in the Scientific Activities of the Higher Education Institutions
Prof. Dr. Georgi Hristov,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Beloev,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Zahariev,
Assist. Prof. Dr. Diyana Kinaneva,
Assist. Prof. Georgi Georgiev
“Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-2-pos
Abstract. The technological advancements in the last three decades have led to many innovations in the area of the Information and Communication Technologies, which in turn have fuelled the rapid development of the modern 3D technologies….
EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION IN THE BULGARIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS DURING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Prof. George Totkov, DSc.
University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”
Dr. Hristina Kostadinova, Assist. Prof.
New Bulgarian University
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-3-eva
Absract. Creating criteria, qualitative and quantitative indicators used at evaluation and accreditation of objects in higher education, based on the so called “criteria systems”, along with methodologies and procedures, requires analysis of concrete problems...
WHEN HUNDREDTHS MATTER: SCALING AND CALIBRATING INDICATORS IN NEAA CRITERION SYSTEM
Dr. Elena Simeonova, Assoc. Prof.
University of National and World Economy
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-4-whe
Absract. Whenever it comes to evaluation and accreditation, what most excites the academic community is how far the criteria system applied by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation can accurately and impartially “capture” the quality of education in higher education institutions in Bulgaria...
PROVIDING QUALITY FOR REMOTE E-COURSES IN UNIVERSITIES – THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS UNIVERSITY OF VELIKO TARNOVO
Prof. Stoyanka Georgieva-Lazarova, PhD, Dr. Luchezar Lazarov, Assoc Prof.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-5-pro
Absract. After an overview of the scientific literature, scientifically proven inner university mechanisms, aiming to increase the quality of distance learning in accordance with our country’s regulations have been proposed, with the emphasis of this report being the model for evaluating e-courses for distance learning by experts (according to specially developed rules)...
The Role of the Universities as Accelerators for the Integration of the Stem Learning Methods in the Primary and Secondary Schools
Prof. Dr. Georgi Hristov,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Beloev,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Zahariev,
Assist. Prof. Georgi Georgiev
“Angel Kanchevˮ University of Ruse
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-6-rol
Abstract. The digital transformation of the industrial domains and the everyday human life has led to new ways of entertainment, safer working environments, better transport technologies, global connectivity and many other social and economic benefits, but it has also caused some indirect and unexpected consequences for the labour market – the emergence of numerous never-before-seen professions, which are closely related to the information and communication technologies…
FROM STEM TO BEST: TWO STANDARDS, ONE GOAL
Prof. Dr. Andrey Zahariev,
Prof. Dr. Stefan Simeonov
Dr. Tanya Todorova, Assist. Prof.
Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics (Svishtov, Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-7-fro
Absract. The development of educational technologies in the 21st century allowed saturation with technological resources that dynamizes and digitizes the learning process. This new trend was logically supported with appropriate hardware and software...
Developing Interdisciplinary Connections between Sustainability and Stem by Integrating 3D Tools in Primary Schools
Assoc. Prof. Valentina Voinohovska,
Denis Asenov
University of Ruse
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-8-dev
Abstract. Young people are the future of society and agents for social change. That is why it is so crucial to provide education that not only equips them with knowledge and skills but also changes their attitudes and behaviour towards sustainable development…
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
Andrian Minchev, PhD Student
Assoc. Prof. Vanya Stoykova, PhD
Trakia University -Stara Zagora
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-9-pot
Absract. Blockchain is a particularly promising technology that is inherently a decentralized, secure and public digital ledger that can be used to create and manage digital tokens...
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS AND MICRO-LEARNING IN THE DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATION
Dr. Aneliya Ivanova, Assoc. Prof.
Dr. Elitsa Ibryamova, Assist. Prof.
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-10-the
Absract. As social networks have evolved beyond their original purpose, and have proven to be a successful platform even for business and politics, it was only natural for the educational process to find its place in this virtual realm...
IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY PREPARATION ON NEWLY APPOINTED TEACHERS’ SKILLS AND ATTITUDES TO INTRODUCE SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Dr. Nadezhda Kaloyanova, Assoc. Prof.
Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov University
8010 Burgas, Bulgaria
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-11-imp
Absract. Within the teacher's activity, school innovations can be summarized as innovations in the complete realization of the formal and non-formal educational process by introducing new or transforming traditionally imposed approaches, methods, means, technologies, and content...
CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ OPINION
Dr. Miroslava Boneva, Assist. Prof.
Dr. Anton Nedyalkov, Assoc. Prof. , Prof. Milena Kirova, DSc.
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-12-cha
Absract. The objective of this paper is to identify the key challenges of digital transformation in higher education, based on the practice of the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”...
Challenges, Requirements, Opportunities and Solutions for the Digital Transformation of the Transport Education
Prof. Dr. Georgi Hristov,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Beloev,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Zahariev
“Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-13-cha
Abstract. The digital transformation impacted many aspects of the everyday human live. This global phenomenon changed almost all industries and has led to improved working efficiency, overall enhancements of many activities and processes and the establishment of many new professions…
АPPLICATIONS OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Dr. Petya Stefanova, Assist. Prof.
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-14-app
Absract. As it is well known, music education aims to: 1. Teach students to listen to music. 2. To learn to understand the music they listen to. 3. To be able to play music. 4. To be able to compose music - eventually...
THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Dr. Iskra Ilieva, Assoc. Prof.
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
Medical university – Pleven
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-15-the
Absract. The scientific and applied field of Physical Education and Sports is integrative, and its development is a continuous process. Today, more than ever, new educational approaches related to innovative technologies are being sought and developed to improve the learning process and create new habits and skills characteristic of the technological era in the learners...
AI IN SOUND ENGINEERING
Dr. Pavel Stefanov, Assoc. Prof.
National Academy of Music
“Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” - Sofia
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-16-sou
Absract. Artificial intelligence is more and more present into all areas of human activity...
CREATING INTERACTIVE VIDEO LESSONS FOR TEACHING AND ASSESSING STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE USING EDPUZZLE
Ivelina Petrova
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-17-cre
Absract. The pandemic was of great help in modernizing the classroom. Back to face-to-face classes, the same internet tools used during the emergency remote teaching can still be employed by teachers as students want to learn “in their way” – using the mobile inside the class and having control over their learning...
DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFORMATION SOCIETY AND INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS DURING A PANDEMIC – PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES
Iskrena Dimitrova, PhD student
"Angel Kanchev", University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-18-dev
Absract. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a complete reorganization of the educational process and its transformation into a digital form in all countries affected by the crisis...
Digitalization of the Education System in Kazakhstan: Experience, Problems and Perspectives
Zhanat Nurbekova
Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
Bakyt Nurbekov
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-4s-19-dig
Abstract. Digitalization of the education system in Kazakhstan, as well as in other countries, is a global trend in education development that aims to expand access, improve quality, and increase efficiency…