Преподавател(и):

 Людмил Дуриданов  д-р
гл. ас. Христина Костадинова  д-р
проф. Симеон Симов  д-р

Описание на курса:

Компетенции:

Upon completing the training course participants can expect to acquire a diverse set of skills that are highly valuable in both educational and professional contexts. Here are some of the key skills that students can develop:

- Engaging Multimedia Content Creation: Ability to integrate diverse content formats like videos, animations, and interactive simulations to enhance learning experiences.

- Community Building and Management: Skills in setting up and managing online communities and discussion forums for effective collaboration.

- Real-Time Collaboration: Proficiency in using real-time collaboration tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for simultaneous project work and peer collaboration.

- Gamification Techniques: Knowledge of incorporating gamification elements like quizzes, badges, and leaderboards to motivate and engage learners.

- Interpersonal Skills: Enhanced ability to work creatively with others, communicate clearly, adapt to change, and interact effectively with diverse teams.

- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Development of critical thinking skills through active learning and engagement with interactive tools.

- Subject-Matter Expertise: A foundational understanding of interactive environments as collaborative tools, with the ability to apply this knowledge in various contexts.
Предварителни изисквания:
Basic computer skills and working English proficiency

Форми на провеждане:
Редовен

Учебни форми:
Проект

Език, на който се води курса:
Български

Теми, които се разглеждат в курса:

1. Exploring how tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Meta or Google Workspace are evolving to support hybrid work models, with features that allow for real-time interaction and collaboration within meetings
2. How virtual whiteboarding apps like MURAL, Miro, Lucidspark and Freehand provide a visual collaboration canvas for teams
3. How gamification is being used to increase engagement and motivation in both educational and professional learning environments

Литература по темите:

- Guinness, H. (2023). The 6 best online whiteboards for collaboration. Zapier.

- Johnson, O. (2024). Master the art of virtual whiteboarding: Techniques and tips for effective collaboration. Kumospace.

- Noble, C., Cameron-Faulkner, T., Jessop, A., Coates, A., Sawyer, H., Taylor-Ims, R., & Rowland, C. F. (2020). The impact of interactive shared book reading on children’s language skills: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(6), 1878–1897.

- Pinninti, L. R. (2024). The impact of peer-collaborative strategic reading and reflective journal writing on orchestrated reading strategy use and comprehension. The Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, 27(4).

- Theil, D. (2024). Enhancing collaborative brainstorming via whiteboarding. LogRocket.