Enhancing out-of-class independent learning in a cloud-based information and communication learning environment: insights from students of a pedagogical university

This paper addresses the challenges associated with students’ out-of-class independent work in an information and communication learning environment that relies on cloud technologies. The study utilizes survey data gathered from students at a pedagogical university to inform the development of a course titled “Educational Electronic Resources for Primary School” designed for future primary school teachers. The findings reveal several prominent issues, including the need for more explicit instructions tailored to the task requirements, limited experience in self-management, and a lack of intrinsic motivation. Students emphasized the importance of detailed instructions, either orally or in written form, and emphasized the necessity of careful time planning to ensure successful completion of tasks. Furthermore, the article discusses students’ learning activities and achievements in the course amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from this analysis, the study formulates key requirements for effectively managing students’ out-of-class independent work in a cloud-based learning environment. This research contributes valuable insights to improving the design and implementation of remote learning initiatives, enhancing student engagement, and fostering meaningful learning outcomes

Computer-oriented management of students' educational activity in informatics practicum

The paper explores various types of managing students’ educational activity, focusing on the educational discipline “Practicum of problem solving in informatics” for third-year students aspiring to become informatics teachers. The study aims to realize pedagogical conditions for computer-oriented management of students’ educational activity. The courseware design revolves around a progressive shift from direct management to self-management, with co-management and subsidiary management as intermediate stages. The information and communication educational environment is built on the Moodle learning management system, with the Workshop elements playing a central role in managing students’ educational activity. The suggested approach has been evaluated through pedagogical observation and assessment, demonstrating its efficiency. Furthermore, the study highlights students’ lack of competency in time planning and introspection based on experimental data

Systematicity of students’ independent work in cloud learning environment

The paper deals with the problem of out-of-class students’ independent work in information and communication learning environment based on cloud technologies. Results of appropriate survey among students of pedagogical university are discussed. The students answered the questions about systematicity of their learning activity and propositions for its improving. It is determined that the leading problems are needs in more careful instruction according to features of the task completing, insufficient experience in self-management, the lack of internal motivation. Most of all, students recommend to provide the tasks with detail instruction (oral or written) and to pay attention to careful planning the time that is necessary for full completion of the task. It is pointed that such complicated requirements can be satisfied only by complex use of information and communication technologies as well as the automated system of pedagogical diagnostics. Some requirements for management of students’ out-of-classroom independent work are formulated as a result of this discussion

8th Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education: Report

This is an introductory text to a collection of selected papers from the 8th Workshop on Cloud  Technologies in Education (CTE 2020) which was held in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on the December 18, 2020.  It consists of short introduction, papers’ review and some observations about the event and its future

9th Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education: Report

This is an introductory text to a collection of selected papers from the 9th Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education (CTE 2021) which held in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on the December 17, 2021. It consists of short introduction, papers' review and some observations about the event and its future