Model for Assessing Adult’s Education Institutions
Mojca Bernik, Urška Modrijan
Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct for Using ICT in Education
Franci Pivec
IZUM, Prešernova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Abstract
Background/Purpose: Codes of conduct and codes of ethics are a way of ensuring that positive impact in the community prevails. Tertiary education environments that have standardised ICT management show higher quality of performance if compared to those that have not yet standardised it. Moreover, characteristic of these environments is their strong willingness for change. University is a place of scientific communication and, thus, ICT and especially the Internet represent the entry point into a new developmental phase to which the best universities are strongly dedicated. In this way, ethics returns to the core of the mission undertaken by higher education institutions. Many countries around the world are adopting National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) that have been developed and are continuously updated within the ISTE Association and at the same time represent a code of conduct for students, faculty teachers, administrators and all others involved in high-quality study. Those standards must be supported by codes of ethics as they depend on the compliance with the relevant moral values.
Educational Possibilities of the Project Colour Visualization of Music
Bojan Klemenc
Computer Vision Laboratory, Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Peter Ciuha
Academy of Fine Arts, University of Ljubljana, Erjavčeva cesta 23, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Franc Solina
Computer Vision Laboratory, Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Background/Purpose: We propose a system of colour visualization of music based on a system of colour signs, which are connected to musical tones. Tones, which are in harmonic relationships, are represented by related colours. First, we outline the foundations on which the system of colour signs is based – the mathematical model of harmony. We discuss several possibilities of visual representation of expressive elements of music – melody, composition, rhythm and harmony. These relationships enabled us to develop a computer program that employs these elements for visualization. The program mimics human perception in which the parts are determined by the perception of the whole. Furthermore, the program enables the development of tools that can enhance music understanding during listening or performing. Music performance can acquire a new quality with the use of interactive coloured musical instruments, which by using colours show the performer different possibilities for forming musical harmonies and thereby change the composing of music into a game and attractive colour-aural journey. Here we stumble upon a challenge for educational science and methodology: how to use such upcoming multimedia tools. These tools would bring the processes of learning and playing a game closer together since playing games is a child’s most natural form of functioning. Furthermore, in the area of artistic creation we can once again establish a balance between our logical and intuitive nature.
Baselines for the Preparation of Electronic Textbooks
Matija Lokar
Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Mechanics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Boris Horvat
Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Mechanics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Primož Lukšič
Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Mechanics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; University of Primorska, Primorska Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology, Muzejski trg 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
Damijan Omerza
Hruška d.o.o., Kajuhova ulica 90, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Background/Purpose: The NAUK group (Advanced Learning Blocks group; http://www.nauk.si) is engaged in the development of theoretical and practical concepts of ICT use in all levels of education. Recently, the proposed introduction of electronic textbooks (e-textbooks) has become a major topic nationwide in Slovenia. There are multiple dilemmas to be solved, e.g. what a modern e-textbook is, what it should include, in what way should it differ from conventional textbooks, what tools and technologies should be used for its creation, etc. This paper attempts to make recommendations, which we believe should be followed by all the authors of e-textbooks.
Development Strategies for Quality Implementation of Vocational Education
Branka Balantič
Tehniški šolski center Kranj, Višja strokovna šola, Kidričeva c. 55, SI-4000 Kranj
Branka Jarc Kovačič
Tehniški šolski center Kranj, Višja strokovna šola, Kidričeva c. 55, SI-4000 Kranj
Zvone Balantič
Univerza Mariboru, Fakulteta za organizacijske vede, Kidričeva c. 55a, SI-4000 Kranj
Abstract
Background/Purpose: Correct work in vocational school development demands appropriate quality approach. Quality needs to be assessed by self-evaluation considering quality indicators. As quality needs to be measured self-assessment can be used. In the past self-assessment was non-systematic and only intuitive. The research is focused on determining objective indicators and preparation of vocational school strategic plan. For comprehensive quality assessment many quality assurance instruments can be used (outside evaluation, inside evaluation, revision, certificating…). In article selected element of inside evaluation (self-evaluation) is discussed. For such evaluation SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis is appropriate. SWOT analysis delivers school basic information which enables it source acquisition and capacity needed for competitiveness on its working field. TOWS matrix shows individual strategies which follow opportunities, strategies which will overcome weaknesses, strategies for vulnerability reduction and strategies which are basis for protection plan. Article provides reliable strategy forecast. This strategy is based on comprehensive analysis of advantages and disadvantages of university program realization. Commissions for monitoring and quality assurance are established on vocational schools. Commission establishment and role is defined in article 15 of Vocational education act. Beside known recommendations SWOT analysis and TOWS matrix can recognize mutual relations which can be modeled into suitable, efficient and especially real strategy. Article describes strategy design using presented analysis techniques.
Ministrstvo za šolstvo in šport, Masarykova 16, 1000 Ljubljana
Vladislav Rajkovič
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za organizacijske vede Kranj, Kidričeva 55a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenija
Eva Jereb
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za organizacijske vede Kranj, Kidričeva 55a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenija
Abstract
Background/Purpose: Information and communication technology is one of the most important tool in the modernization of the school’s lessons and efficiency of the school administration. Schools need the guidelines how to reach e-competences at all levels and areas. We developed on the base of DEX methodology the hierarchical multiple attribute decision making model of the evaluation of the school informatization. The model shows to the school the existing situation of informatisation and helps it to recognize the way for further development and necessary changes. Three main areas of school informatisation are: school and environment, teachers and community, pupils and living area.
Model for Assessing Adult’s Education Institutions
Mojca Bernik
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za organizacijske vede, Kidričeva cesta 55 a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenija
Urška Modrijan
Suhadolčanova 86, 1000 Ljubljana
Abstract
Background/Purpose: Recently, exposed is the process of lifelong learning as a process of individuals’ continuing education. In this process of education, the individual often faces the dilemma of which educational institution should choose to get an optimal knowledge according to his requirements. In Slovenia, the number of educational institutions has recently increased significantly, and the individual can easily lose an overview upon their content and quality. Therefore, we developed in this article an evaluation model of institutions for adults’ education using multi-attribute decision making methods. On the basis of rules that represents a combination of the required values of different parameters, we defined a knowledge base in expert system Dex-i, and we analyzed an individual educational institutions according to their offer. The article represents usage of decision support model in four chosen educational institutions.
