Using electronic courses in teaching master’s degree students

The paper discusses the structure, design peculiarities and usage methodology of an electronic course in learning management system Moodle. Blended learning combines the technologies of traditional classroom-based and web-based learning, which complement each other. The blended learning model implies replacing a part of traditional classes with different types of educational interaction in a virtual learning environment. The Department of Power Grids and Electrical Engineering of Tomsk Polytechnic University is developing electronic training complexes for master's degree disciplines, such as Operational Management in Power Engineering and Methods of Stability Calculation. The paper shows the applicability of electronic courses as a tool for developing professional competencies in students

Management education for a sustainable electric power industry in the 21st century

This paper presents the results of research and outlines the experience in the adoption of new methods for the training of energy managers that meet the 21st century challenges. The analysis shows that the management (both in energy companies and business consumers) are not qualified to operate on global and national competitive energy markets: managerial decisions there are taken amid high risk and uncertainty; decisions are often taken in response to changes in the external environment; new unconventional approaches are needed for a successful result; the price of a bad management decision grows substantially. The empirical data that were obtained through the research shows the importance of the background knowledge of engineering and energy production technologies for managerial training; of developing readiness for innovative practices; of mastering pro-active self-development techniques. An interdisciplinary approach that puts together the "energy technologies-safety and environment-economics and finance-management" chain becomes the methodological foundation for energy training. The article looks at prerequisites, peculiarities and principles of global energy education and training of corporate managers, civil servants and other professionals who are involved in the electric power industry. © 2014 WIT Press.International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering;International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning;WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environmen

Project-Based Learning at Nizhny Tagil Technological Institute of Ural Federal University

This study describes the processes of projecting and implementation of project-based learning at Nizhniy Tagil Technological Institute of UrFU. We observe the adopted conception supposing cooperation of teachers, external and internal consultants and experts, customers and students; such cooperation is aimed at creating a unique product, service or technological advance and results (besides the product, service or technological advance) in planned and extra educational outcome. The principal goal of adoption of project-based learning at the institute is to adjust the academic departments of the institute according to the business-based model. The main idea is that “A specialists grows in a professional environment”. Such an environment should be created through organization of project activities at the institute with professionals participating as experts, consultants or customers. Representatives of the professional community will benefit due to the opportunity to “see their future workers at work”, test their adventurous ideas and implement projects with limited budget. By stimulating business activities, the institute becomes a center of much-in-demand competences, forms technological advances and favors emergence of research teams. The study presents methodical and organizational practices and the achieved results. Keywords: education, project-based learning, training, competence, implementation, learning-by-doing, skills, practic

Studying the features of industrial tourism development and operation in the region

Thematic justification: The urgency of the problem under study is caused by the insufficient developed theoretical aspects and conceptual provisions of the strategy for the formation and development of industrial tourism at the regional level.Purposes: A purpose of this article is to provide the scientific and methodological support for organizing and regulating the industrial tourism development at the regional level, and the practical aspects of implementing industrial tourism in the modern context.Study methods: The key method of studying this issue is a content analysis of the websites of organizations involved in the system of industrial tourism organization and promotion in the regions of Russia, as well as a survey of enterprises and consumers in the field of industrial tourism, allowing to consider the features, identify the trends and prospects for its development in a comprehensive manner.Results of the study: The article reveals the features of industrial tourism development in the regions of Russia based on the analysis of portals of the regional ministries and departments for tourism, websites of the enterprises in the context of federal districts, and information on the excursions to industrial enterprises in the media; the survey results of industrial enterprises and consumers of tourism facilities are provided for analyzing the conditions, the demand for services and the prospects for its development in the region; and the main directions of regional policy are developed in the field of industrial tourism promotion and development.Practical relevance: The study results and developed proposals can be used by the authorities when providing the various purpose-oriented programs for tourist and recreational complex, developing the domestic and inbound tourism at the regional level, and improving the measures aimed at developing and implementing the proposals for strategic development and promotion of industrial tourism.Keywords: industrial tourism, region, enterprise, consumers, development prospect

New Trends in Development of Services in the Modern Economy

The services sector strategic development unites a multitude of economic and managerial aspects and is one of the most important problems of economic management. Many researches devoted to this industry study are available. Most of them are performed in the traditional aspect of the voluminous calendar approach to strategic management, characteristic of the national scientific school. Such an approach seems archaic, forming false strategic benchmarks. The services sector is of special scientific interest in this context due to the fact that the social production structure to the services development model attraction in many countries suggests transition to postindustrial economy type where the services sector is a system-supporting sector of the economy. Actively influencing the economy, the services sector in the developed countries dominates in the GDP formation, primary capital accumulation, labor, households final consumption and, finally, citizens comfort of living. However, a clear understanding of the services sector as a hyper-sector permeating all spheres of human activity has not yet been fully developed, although interest in this issue continues to grow among many authors. Target of strategic management of the industry development setting requires substantive content and the services sector target value assessment

The Model of Extracurricular Work with Students of Engineering Specialties

The subject of the research is the analysis of the development experience and the first phase of implementation of the model of extracurricular work with students of engineering specialties at Chernihiv National University of Technology (Ukraine), which was developed on the basis of the author's methodology ALM (active learning methods) at Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia) in combination with forms and methods of extracurricular work. The purpose of this model is to promote the enhancement of the motivation of students in engineering specialіties to succeed in learning. The main task of the research is to evaluate the readiness of students of engineering specialіties to participate in extracurricular activities and their awareness of the forms and methods of extracurricular work, the analysis of the first results of the implementation of the model of extracurricular work of students of engineering specialіties. For the observing stage of the experiment, such methods were used as theoretical, empirical, pedagogical experiment, mathematical and statistical methods. Participants were 92 students of the 3rd year of engineering specialіties of Chernihiv National University of Technology. Most students (82%) believe that extracurricular work has an impact on the formation of the individual and on the professional growth of a future specialist. The motivation for success among most respondents (73%) is average, 33% of respondents are not very good interlocutors who have shortcomings in communication; 60% have an average level of communication skills, 58% of respondents need to build self-confidence. Based on the received results from the questionnaire and tests carried out among students, a model of extracurricular work with students of engineering specialіties has been developed. The first stage of the implementation of this model has shown a positive dynamics. The model requires further testing and research of the impact on the students’personality

Energy-efficient technologies in the educational programs of the architectural higher education schools

The world trends in modern construction correspond to the ecological, rational design, according to "green" standards and applications of the building information modeling – BIM. Herein, we give a short review and some examples of Green, BIM technologies, in different countries. For more effective implementation of "green" building, it is necessary to introduce corresponding thematic in the higher education. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the articles, we described the competencies that a University Graduate must possess, for successful implementation in the industry AEC. Despite the absence of common methods, we developed a practice-oriented approach for teaching students Green BIM technologies and here integration these technologies into the educational process is considered. Some projects of energy-efficient objects, created by students of University of Architecture and Art, meeting requirements of "green" standards, are presented. © 2020, Budapest Tech Polytechnical Institution. All rights reserved

Contract and Grant Awards Fiscal Year 2000

Message from the Vice Provost for Research I invite you to read this report Contract and Grant Awards FY00, which lists contract and grant (C&G) awards received by the University of New Mexico (UNM) during the period from July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000. These awards represent new funds that were acquired during FY00 by the main campus, branch campuses and education centers and the Health Sciences Center (HSC). The HSC includes the School of Medicine, College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy. The awards received for FY00 total $217.4M, of which$139.9M is attributed to the main campus. These awards assist in providing resources that are necessary to enhance the quality of research and teaching at UNM, as well as the opportunities for students to be trained in state-of-the-art laboratories in a multitude of disciplines. Please join me in thanking our dedicated faculty, staff and students involved in the sponsored research, public service and instruction efforts at UNM. It is their successful endeavors that enhance UNM\u27s visibility at the national and international levels, as well as contribute to the economic growth of New Mexico and the region. Thanks are also due to a number of individuals who have helped in preparing this report. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Denise Wallen, Ann Powell and Valerie Roybal of the Office of Research Services, and Marcia Sletten and Lee Gulbransen of the Health Sciences Center. I welcome your comments and questions with respect to this report, and other issues related to research activities at the University of New Mexico. John K. McIver Interim Vice Provost for Researc