The department’s assistants have completed a professional development course offered by GlobalLogic Education
Assistants of the department, Chumak V.S. and Bilotserkivets O.G. , successfully completed a qualification enhancement course titled “IT Tools for Educators” organized by GlobalLogic Education from July 4th to August 3rd, 2023.
This online course, consisting of 2-3 sessions per day, provided participants with the opportunity to interact with experts, receive comprehensive answers to all questions, and focus on key aspects of teaching using modern technologies. Access to educational materials and additional resources enabled deep understanding of the subject matter and its practical application.
During the course, the assistants familiarized themselves with various IT tools for online teaching, acquired modern IT skills that simplify the teacher’s routine and enrich the learning process. Additionally, the course allowed for an analysis of the impact of the dynamic development of the IT sector on education.
The main modules of the course included the following topics:
- Trends in IT Education – What to Study and How to Teach
- The IT Market: What to Expect in the Coming Years and Where the Market Is Heading
- Popular Directions in IT
- Challenges of the Modern Educator
- Case-Based Learning: Solving Real-World Problems
- Collaboration in Education: Interactive Interaction
- Creating Supportive Materials: Presentations, Whiteboards
- Video in Education: Short Videos, Webinars, Online Broadcasts, Video Editing
- Artificial Intelligence: List of Tools and Examples of Use for Learning or Research
- Cybersecurity Techniques
- Outsourcing Development of Tools for Cyber Attacks
- Project Planning and Requirements Gathering
- Teamwork Organization
- Effective Communication Skills
- Communication Lifehacks, and more.
Enhancing qualifications through such intensive educational events is a key factor in the development of the educational process and the achievement of important sustainable development goals. The knowledge and skills acquired in the field of IT will enable department assistants to be more competent and effective in supporting quality education.
