Trends in education, 2014 (vol. 7), issue 1
REFLECTION ON TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD
SERAFÍN Čestmír
TVV 2014, 7(1):5-12 
Globalization is a phenomenon of our time, which has a dimension of social, political, economic and social. In today's world that occurs as a result of close but at the same time a growing interconnectedness between the entities to change, which must inevitably occur in the operation of the company and also, or mainly, in educational systems.
THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION FROM THE LABOUR MARKET POINT OF VIEW
BÁNESZ Gabriel
TVV 2014, 7(1):13-22
The article shows the conclusions of the project Proposed inovations in the discipline "Technical education" in connection with the labour market requirements that the Department od techniques and information technologies of the PF UKF in Nitra is dealing with. The aim of the article is to include the conclusions in a questionary that the solvers got from the absolvents of the academic disciplines.
EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP FOR DETERMINING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SOLAR AIR COLLECTORS
BERGEL Richard
TVV 2014, 7(1):23-26
In this contribution the experimental set-up is described which serves to determine the temperature rise in the solar air collectors in determining of their effectiveness in the heating buildings process. This experimental set-up can be utilized as a didactic tool in the educational process in the Environmental Technology study programme for subjects as Alternative Energy Sources, Environment Technology, Energy Utilization Technology, Energetic Changes, Energetic Machines and Equipment.
"TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS" - PROJECT OF LABORATORY CLASS
BIAŁOGŁOWSKI Robert, MARSZAŁEK Aleksander, KRUPA Krzysztof
TVV 2014, 7(1):27-30
The article contains an analysis of the competences determined based on effects of the course and curriculum standards for safety engineering faculty. Based on the competences and standards program of the "technical security systems" subject - it's teaching method, content and implemented teaching equipment was presented. Didactic sets of laboratory classes were evaluated for their suitability by teaching experts.
PUPIL´S SELF-REFLEXTION IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT PRIMARY SCHOOL
ČÁSTKOVÁ Pavlína, STOLINSKÁ Dominika
TVV 2014, 7(1):31-35
The paper presents the importance of pupil´s self-reflection, which is directed by teacher as an integral part of the educational process at primary school. The issue is addressed in the context of technical education and its specificities on the basis of current educational trends. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of pupil´s self-reflection in an attempt to be the improvement of the educational process through self-reflective items, which are formulated on three levels cognitive, behavioral, affective.
REFLECTION OF THE INQUIRY-BASED INSTRUCTION IN THE SPECIALISED METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING
DOSTÁL Jiří, KLEMENT Milan
TVV 2014, 7(1):36-41
This paper reacts on the needs emerging from missing knowledge of the applying of the inquirybased instruction in the field of specialised methodology. In order to fill this gap, there was an analysis of the theoretical bases of the specialised methodologies performed aiming to capture the pieces of knowledge of the application of the inquiry-based activities during the teaching and to create a comprehensive basis that can be further comparatively analysed. It was discovered that the inquiry-based teaching has some tradition in the field of the specialised methodology, mainly in the natural sciences' fields. However, it is also possible to come across...
MODELS OF TWO-ARMED LEVERS IN EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAMS
FILÍPEK Josef
TVV 2014, 7(1):42-45
In the article is drawn two-armed lever system, which clearly show the equilibrium states of binary alloy at various temperatures. The systems are different for the phase, structural and comprehensive view. The accompanying animation shows the continuous and step changes during cooling of the alloy.
THERMAL EXPANSION OF SOLID STATE - COMPUTER-BASED EXPERIMENT
GERHÁTOVÁ Žaneta
TVV 2014, 7(1):46-49
In this paper we present the transformation hands-on experiment Thermal expansion of solid state (the original experimental apparatus from NTL Company) to the computer-based experiment. This transformation, we carried out using the control panel Internet School Experimental System (ISES), the temperature sensing module from ISES and a digital indicator from the Mahr Company.
TEACHING PROJECT OF PROBLEM NATURE AS A FORM OF IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH ORIENTED TEACHING USING LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 CONSTRUCTION KIT AND SPACE CHALLENGE ACTIVITY PACK SUPPLEMENTARY SET
HAVELKA Martin
TVV 2014, 7(1):50-57
The paper characterizes selected possibilities of implementing research approach in teaching using an example of problem project teaching at low secondary schools. The intended project is specific for its distinctive orientation across curriculum, it aims at implementing integrated concept of teaching (when constructing a model of a robot and the follow-up simulation of an interplanetary cosmic mission selected knowledge from the field of science, technology and mathematics is used here) and it is based on using modern material didactic tools - LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 construction kits.
GEOMETRICAL CURVES IN THE PLANE
HODAŇOVÁ Jitka, NOCAR David
TVV 2014, 7(1):58-61
Geometry is one of the most significant disciplines in mathematics. The historical development of geometry is connected with progress of knowledge and with human society culture development. The first geometrical thinking we can find in Chaldean and Egyptian empires. The development of Greek culture influenced geometry and mathematics. Greek mathematicians studied plane geometry, solid geometry, spherical trigonometry, optics and we can also find there perspective origins and they studied fields and curves. The geometry development influenced other disciplines - astronomy, physics and other technical disciplines. The technical practice like building...
THE CREATIVITY OF STUDENTS STUDYING TEACHING OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HONZÍKOVÁ Jarmila
TVV 2014, 7(1):62-65
The article discusses the detection level of creative abilities in the course of study Teacher Training in Technical Education. Training for creativity should become part of teaching as soon as possible as students cannot be taught in creativity in an isolated manner. Technical works only are one of the subjects much suitable for incorporating assignments developing creative abilities in students.
THE PUBLIC VIEW OF THE DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC IN THE EDUCATIONAL AREA MAN AND THE WORLD OF WORK
KOZÍK Tomáš, PAVELKA Jozef, LUKÁČOVÁ Danka, ĎURIŠ Milan, KUZMA Jozef, KOŽUCHOVÁ Mária
TVV 2014, 7(1):66-70
In 2013 the members of the subject commission Man and the World of Work prepared for approval a proposal of amendments for the teaching content of the technical subject at primary schools in Slovakia. A draft of the content and performance standards were prepared. The draft expected the extension of time allocated to the teaching of the technical subject at primary schools in Slovakia as well as a qualitative shift of the educational content. The public could express their opinion to the draft in electronic form. Respondents generally supported the idea of amendments to the National Education Program and innovation of curriculum. The paper contains...
RETROSPECTIVES AND PERSPECTIVES OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONCEPTIONS
KOŽUCHOVÁ Mária
TVV 2014, 7(1):71-77
The author of contribution based on the historical retrospectives of technical education concepts. Examines their focus and reasons, which has made the change in the curriculum. The greatest attention is given to research-tuned concept of technical education, which develops the six most important skills for scientific research. The last section is devoted to the forecasts of curriculum development in the future. The projections are based on assumptions of social development.
THE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOLK CRAFT TO THE PROCESS OF EDUCATION
KOŽUCHOVÁ Mária, UHRINOVÁ Miroslava
TVV 2014, 7(1):78-81
The Slovak Republic ratified the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage In 2006. School plays an irreplaceable role in recognition and protection of cultural, spiritual and historical values. We examined how teachers are prepared for this fact. We were interested in the self-evaluation attitude of teachers to implementation aspects of folk culture with regards to the traditional folk craft, as well as the practical application of the acquisition of folk craft in the educational process from the perspective of students. In our paper we present partial results of the research which was focused on the implementation of elements...
TEACHING METHODS IN THE THEORY OF GENERAL DIDACTICS AND DIDACTICS OF TECHNICAL SUBJECTS
KROPÁČ Jiří, PLISCHKE Jitka
TVV 2014, 7(1):82-85
The paper is aimed at the differences between the presentation of teaching methods, especially their classification, in general didactics and branch didactics of technical subjects. It is noted, that the rate of the application of teaching methods for technical subjects is low. Further are considered reasons and connections of this fact.
"SAFETY AND PROTECTION MEASURES" - THE SUBJECT OF STUDY FOR THE SAFETY ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
KRUPA Krzysztof, MARSZAŁEK Aleksander, BIAŁOGŁOWSKI Robert
TVV 2014, 7(1):86-89
The article contains the outline of the subject of study on safety and protection measures within the safety engineering department. In order to develop the study objectives, an analysis of documentation as well as literature of the subject has been carried out. As a result, a detailed content of lectures as well as laboratory classes has been developed. The validity of the selection of the content has been confirmed by the results of a survey.
PUPPETS - SOURCE OF CREATIVITY AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
MACH Petr
TVV 2014, 7(1):90-94
Creativity is human ability to cope with life situations and tasks in an unusual way which is unique for each human being. In case of the adults, creativity is usually linked to emergence of new values, new products, discovery, technological procedure etc. Nevertheless, situation is different in case of children's creativity. This kind of creativity brings "new discoveries" only from the child's subjective perspective. As for pedagogues, it is crucial to realize that the creativity is not an intellectual activity. Imagination, fantasy, dramatization, game and other activities are important parts of this process. Present school system, although there...
TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS - DESIGN COURSE, IMPLEMENTATION, SUITABILITY OF CONTENTS
MARSZAŁEK Aleksander, BIAŁOGŁOWSKI Robert, KRUPA Krzysztof
TVV 2014, 7(1):95-98
The paper presents selected aspects of designing and implementing content of the "technical security systems." Theoretical considerations supplemented by presentation of test results suitability of the content of education.
INTRODUCING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SAFE USAGE OF TECHNICAL DEVICES
MASTALERZ Elżbieta
TVV 2014, 7(1):99-102
This article presents the outline of goals in technical education in regards to preparing elementary and high school students to use popular technical devices. Suggestions from core curriculum are listed, and results of research, conducted among early teenagers, showing technical devices base usage rules knowledge, are described.
DIAGNOSING OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND THE TYPICAL DEFECTS DETECTABLE DURING PARTICULAR TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
MIOTŁA Piotr, GŁÓD Sylwester
TVV 2014, 7(1):103-106
The shock absorbers are included in the dumping elements of the vehicle's suspension system. Incapacity of the shock absorbers decides about the vehicle's movement during driving time, causes safety decrease (less wheel adhesion to road, extension braking distance) and it has influence on vehicle's stability. More accurate diagnosis unusable shock absorbers is possible only in the inspection stations. In the diagnostic testing which is executed in the inspection stations and the vehicle servicing the most frequently practice the examination of the shock absorbers in condition mounted in vehicle, from the note for easiness and speed of taking measurements....
THE INSPECTION AND THE CALIBRATION OF THE TACHOGRAPHS
MIOTŁA Piotr, GŁÓD Sylwester
TVV 2014, 7(1):107-111
A tachograph is a device which is used for registering:• the length of the covered distance,• the vehicle speed,• the periods of the operating time, the breaks and rest.We can divide tachographs into three types:• analogue tachograph for one driver,• analogue tachograph for two drivers,• digital tachograph for one or two drivers.We make the tachographs to control in order to adjust the correctness of the data record and the proper operation. The analogue tachographs wrote parameters down on the paper discs but the digital tachographs write them down on the cards which...
THE TOPICAL DEFECTS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTABLE DURING PERIODIC TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
MIOTŁA Piotr, GŁÓD Sylwester
TVV 2014, 7(1):112-115
The task of the braking system is creation the braking couples on wheels' axis, which enable in controlled way decrease of the travelling speed or the vehicle immobilization during the stop. One of the fundamental conditions of the road safety is a driver control of the travelling speed all the time. For this reason, the technical condition of the vehicle's braking system allowed the public road traffic cannot arouse reservations. The task of the vehicle inspection station is control among other things all braking system in order to determine its technical condition, wear and tear of some exploitation elements arousing from using the car. The diagnostician...
THE DEFECTS OF STEERING SYSTEM AND ITS INCLUENCE ON THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLES MOVEMENT ON THE ROAD
MIOTŁA Piotr, GŁÓD Sylwester
TVV 2014, 7(1):116-119
The cause of the problems with a steering system or even dangerous damage result in accident can make mistakes during assembly, repair work, processing which cause decreasing the number of a steering wheel cycle or even with modification of vehicle for example from Anglo- Saxon country where one drives on the left side of the road i.e. in case of changing the steering wheel locationfrom right side to the left, in order to adapt the vehicle to the right hand traffic. Driving by the car, in which is exaggerated play in the steering system can be the cause of the accident what expose both ourselves and the other participants in the road traffic to danger.
THE RATING OF HARMFUL EFFECTS OF INDUCTIVE POWER LINES ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AS AN EXAMPLE OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AT THE HIGHER LEVEL SCHOOL
PRAUZNER Tomasz
TVV 2014, 7(1):120-123
The article presents the results of research and observation of the interaction of electromagnetic fields surrounding power lines on the example of direct measurement within a randomly chosen power lines in the city of Czestochowa. The environmental issue is one of the key issues discussed during the classes in the direction of Safety Engineering, conducted by the Institute of Technical Education and Safety Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa.
VISUALIZATION OF RISKS ON THE BASIS OF PATHFINDER SOFTWARE
PRAUZNER Tomasz
TVV 2014, 7(1):124-127
The article presents an analysis of the simulation software Pathfinder and results obtained in the scientific research result of the modeling, mathematical calculation and visualization of the evacuation of people from an example of a residential house. The environmental issue and safety of people are one of the key issues discussed during the classes in the direction of Safety Engineering, conducted by the Institute of Technical Education and Safety Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa.
TESTING INDUCTIVE SENSOR FOR MEASURING THICKNESS OF TOP LAYERS
PTAK Paweł
TVV 2014, 7(1):128-131
Article presents results of research an inductive electromagnetic transducer, which allow detection and location of subsurface defects and their occurrence in examined top layers. Measurements were performed for the selected signal operation of inductive transducer choosing the frequency, sensitivity and accuracy. Accurate measurement of thickness of protective layer was determined by means of Fischer precision instruments.
DESIGNING ANALOG-DIGITAL SYSTEMS IN SIMULATION PROGRAMMES
PTAK Paweł
TVV 2014, 7(1):132-135
Article presents information about design and operation of programs to simulate analog-to-digital systems. Describes two software packages APLAC and MatLab. In both programs discussed examples of simulation systems and presented the results of their simulation and modeling.
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS PACKETS DASYLAB AND LABVIEW FOR NEEDS OF ACQUISITION SIGNALS
PTAK Paweł
TVV 2014, 7(1):136-139
Article discusses and compares possibility of signal acquisition and application programming procedures in conditioning signals from the sensors using software packages DasyLab and LabView. Described the phenomenon of signal acquisition and presents a programming environment DasyLab and LabView. Sample applications designed using these software packages are presented in the second part of article.
COMPUTER SUPPORT EXPERIMENTS IN TEACHING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RADOCHA Karol
TVV 2014, 7(1):140-143
The article deals with the use of computers in conjunction with electrotechnical kit in teaching electrotechnical courses. Briefly summarizes the involvement of computer construction kit in a laboratory measurement or demonstration electrotechnical wiring circuits.
POSSIBILITIES OF LASER RADIATION INTERACTION WITH NANOPARTICLES
ŘIHÁKOVÁ Lenka, CHMELÍČKOVÁ Hana
TVV 2014, 7(1):144-147
This article is focused on the laser treatment of nanoparticles. Using laser radiation nanoparticles can be synthesized by mechanism of ablation. It is also possible to modify their structural and morphological properties. Lasers with short and ultrashort pulses with duration in nano, pico and mainly femtoseconds are widely used in praxis.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE SUBJECT OF FOLK CRAFTS
ŠIRKA Ján
TVV 2014, 7(1):148-151
Modern times call for modern methods and forms of education of students. Therefore, we also specialized subjects aimed at maintaining the craft tradition and the development of skills students have begun to use ICT in their own way and develop information competence of students.
TECHNICAL THINKING OF PUPILS IN THE CONTEXT OF SPATIAL IMAGINATION
TOMKOVÁ Viera
TVV 2014, 7(1):152-155
The contribution deals with the need for development in the area of spatial awareness in technical education at the lower secondary level of elementary schools. The author made the research in all grades of an elementary school orientated on the spatial awareness and the ability to imaginary manipulate with objects. Based on the assessment of our research the author designs solution for support of development of spatial awareness in technical subjects.
SOURCES OF PUPILS DECISION MAKING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY
ZUBATÁ Anna, PLISCHKE Jitka, KROPÁČ Jiří
TVV 2014, 7(1):156-161
This article deals with decisions, interests, experiences, self-efficacy and their potential interdependencies in the context of technology. In the introductory part of the article there is a definition of terms above mentioned. The conclusion of the article there is the research, which deals with the aforementioned dependencies.
ASPECTS OF MEDIA EDUCATION IN THE FORMATION OF INFORMATION COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TRANSLATORS
AMELINA Svitlana, TARASENKO Rostyslav
TVV 2014, 7(1):162-165
The article deals with the problem of media education in the formation of information competence of future translators. Media competence of future translators is described as an important part of their professional competence. Media competence of translators is assigned as the ability to form cross-cultural background, cultural, economic, political knowledge through the media; the ability to accumulate the latest words, word forms and language constructs that are presented, as a rule, for the first time by means of mass media; the possibility to receive relevant information in a particular professional field via multimedia. Ways to improve the training...
THE COMMUNICATION AND COOPETRATION IN E-LEARNING
BURGEROVÁ Jana
TVV 2014, 7(1):166-170
Preparation of primary education teachers at faculties of education is influenced by innovative trends related to technologies. As an alternative or supporting method using internet technologies, e-learning has become popular at universities, not excluding conditions in Slovakia. In case of its realisation, significant changes in the field of proved pedagogic approaches and rules happen. Changes regarding distance learning (DiV) with electronic support have to be formulated in a way they approach target group of the population; the system shows increase in intellectual independence and students' creativity and at the same time integrate as a new generally...
EXPERIENCE OF MAKING THE WEBSITES FOR UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICS TEACHING AT THE TBU IN ZLÍN
FIALKA Miloslav, CHARVÁTOVÁ Hana
TVV 2014, 7(1):171-174
The article describes how its authors created websites for teaching of multivariable calculus at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. Sites are freely accessible and materials contained in them can be downloaded by anyone. The figures are especially valuable here. They include their short mathematical description and their two-dimensional and three-dimensional animations of the differential and integral calculus. These curriculum is usually taught at the bachelor level at the universities of technical disciplines. Experience presented here may be used by other educators, and not only by them, in preparing their own websites.
THE DIDACTIC POSSIBILITIES OF ONLINE E-LEARNING RESOURCES IN HYPERTEX FORMAT
GARINA Svitlana
TVV 2014, 7(1):175-179
The advantages of presentation of online e-learning resources in hypertext format are defined in the article. The functional features of presenting informationin hypertext format with didactic potential were examined. The didactic potential includes direct presentation of educational information in hypertext format, multidimensionality, non-linearity, detalization, interactivity, creolization, multi mediation, openness, etc. The realization of mentioned above features in online e-learning resources enables their didactic potential and quality to improve.
SOME NOTES TO INFORMATION COMPETENCIES OF THE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS
GREGÁŇOVÁ Radomíra
TVV 2014, 7(1):180-183
In this paper we focus on information pedagogical competence of mathematics teachers generally and than from the viewpoint of the students via questionnaire survey at the Faculty of Economics and Management Slovak University of Agriculture (FEM SUA) in Nitra.
IMPLEMENTING E-COURSES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING
HAŠKOVÁ Alena, MALÁ Eva, TURČINOVÁ Karina
TVV 2014, 7(1):184-187
Information and communication technologies used by foreign language teachers at higher education institutions influence the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process. The authors in their paper present a comparison of the results of two projects aimed at implementing e-courses in English language training. They emphasize the introduction of innovative elements, such as discussion forum, hyperlinks, video-sequences, or creating a glossary of terms by learners themselves. All of them help increase students´ motivation and improve their attitude to online education.
EDUCATION OF TECHNICAL DESIGN USING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
HODIS Zdeněk, VYBÍRAL Petr, HRBÁČEK Jiří, KUČERA Martin, VINKLOVÁ Sylva
TVV 2014, 7(1):188-191
This contribution shows the use of computers for teaching the fundamentals of technical drawing at the primary school. Within information technology were pupils at primary schools Mšec introduced the ability to create graphical drawings using specialized CAD program. Students become familiar with the basic program commands progeCAD and basics of drawing in this program. Form a group of the interview were collected knowledge on the issue of CAD and were subsequently analyzed results of interviews.
DIGITAL NATIVES AND IMMIGRANTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
JANSKÁ Lenka
TVV 2014, 7(1):192-195
The article deals with the influence of ICT on education of pupils and students. It explains the diversity of two generations caused by information and communication technologies and it explains the concept of digital natives and digital immigrants. The article presents changes in the learning environment caused by modern technology and what changes should happen in the learning process.
RESULTS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PROJECT "CAD"
KLEMENT Milan
TVV 2014, 7(1):196-201
The article presents the results and outcomes of the activities undertaken during the first year of the project CAD, or computer-aided technical drawing in schools, which is funded by the European Social Fund and by the Czech state budget. This joint project of the Department of Technical and Information Education PdF UP in Olomouc and partner schools (grammar schools) is focused on supporting the activities of the team, focused on methodological innovation in teaching implemented in secondary schools, and aimed at improving the teaching of practical applications of mathematics and chemistry, using computer aided technical drawing.
POSSIBILITIES OF LEARNING AUTOCAD 2013 FOR GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
KLEMENT Milan, KUBRICKÝ Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):202-209
Teaching technically oriented graphics systems is a relatively new, unexplored area within the framework of general secondary schools. In order to compile, properly design, and implement the teaching of the basics of creating technical drawings using AutoCAD system, it is necessary to properly structure and adapt the existing approaches to teaching computer science oriented subjects at these schools. In the context of the above mentioned, it seems particularly suitable to make use of interdisciplinary relations, which enable the application of the theoretical knowledge acquired in mathematics, chemistry, and physics on solving application and visualization...
3D PRINTING IN THE PREPARING OF FUTURE TEACHERS
KROTKÝ Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):210-213
The author deals with current possibilities in prototyping, especially in education and training. Actual rapid development of techniques and technologies allows the adaptation of large and expensive equipment to create 3D models for use at home or at school. Teachers and educational institutions quickly react to these trends and prepare or have already implemented this technology in their teaching. This new uncharted area opens up next possibilities of the educational research, especially in the field of technical creativity.
CURRENT DEMANDS FOR TEACHERS IN THE CONTEXT OF USING WEB PAGES FOR TEACHING
KUBRICKÝ Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):214-217
This paper deals with the problem of expertise elementary and secondary school teachers in the context of the use of websites for teaching. Contents of the paper analyze the interaction teacherwww-curriculum, in order to find the essential and expanding perspectives for improving the effectiveness of teaching and development ICT competencies of teacher.
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING ROBOTIC BALL ORBOTIX SPHERO
LAVRINČÍK Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):218-221
The article deals with object-oriented programming applications MacroLab orbBasic a robotic ball Orbotix sphere. Focusing in particular on the possibility of visual and physical demonstrations of basic algorithms, movement, spatial orientation, and the timer cycles. In the conclusion, the polemic over the use in the teaching of algorithms and programming in upper secondary education.
VIRTUAL TEACHER - DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM
LIB Waldemar
TVV 2014, 7(1):222-225
The article constitutes an attempt to pay attention at development of modern technologies which may be applied in educational processes at every level of education and the fact that the research on possibilities and aim of their use shall be performed concurrently with them.
REMOTE LABORATORY IN MOBILE DEVICES
LUSTIG František
TVV 2014, 7(1):226-229
Remote laboratories are new objects in the teaching of natural sciences. The paper presents new examples of remote experiments with special modular software ISES WEB Control based on JavaScript. These new remote experiments can be run both on standard PCs and notebooks, or in mobile devices - mobile phones, or tablets.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES SUITABLE FOR THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
MEIER Miroslav
TVV 2014, 7(1):230-233
The paper presents part of the results of the project Education of pupils with special educational needs, and information and communication technologies, which was devoted to the issue of the use of information and communication technologies in the education of pupils with special educational needs at elementary school.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN ASSESSMENT
MIŠÚTOVÁ Mária, MIŠÚT Martin
TVV 2014, 7(1):234-238
This article describes the part of the solution of effective assessment with the support of technology. It is a part of complex solution containing a model of teaching invention, which includes the assessment with the support of technology, verification of the model by implementing in selected pilot subjects, model adaptation based on the results of the experiment, and development of recommendations and application in other subjects of study at the MTF STU in Trnava. Database tasks and design of tests for pilot subjects are parts of the teaching model, as well. Enhancement of the education quality achieved by knowledge assessment and evaluation, as...
SOFTWARE VS. PENCIL AND CALCULATOR, SIMULATION VS. REALITY IN TECHNICAL EDUCATUION AND PRACTICE
MURČINKOVÁ Zuzana, VASILKO Karol
TVV 2014, 7(1):239-242
The paper dealt with risks connected with extreme and uncritical use of software and simulations and the influence on real professional and practical life of graduated students. Moreover, paper discusses advantages and disadvantages of such very preferred means for education and practice in present period. The new approaches are compared with "classical" ones, it means with pencil in technical drawing, calculator in analytical calculations and experiences with real systems.
SAFETY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE SUSTAINABLE HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
NAGORNIUK Oksana, NAGORNIUK Olga
TVV 2014, 7(1):243-246
Information and information technology are increasingly determining the development of society and serve as a new source of national power. Global process of society informatization has encompassed virtually all countries of the world and now is the core of scientific, technical and socio-economic development. Formation of information society is radically changes political, social, environmental and economic spheres of life of humanity and its safety.
OPINIONS OF STUDENTS REGARDING THE USE OF INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD IN LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION
NEMCOVÁ Jana
TVV 2014, 7(1):247-251
The development of modern Technologies is the main causer of various changes in the field of education. These changes and innovations in the educational processes are responsible for replacing the old-fashioned green/blackboards by new modern interactive whiteboards. The article focuses on the evaluation of students´ opinions about the frequency of use of the interactive whiteboards in lower secondary education. The results from our research point at the fact that the use of interactive whiteboard has a great impact on the motivation of students as it is consistently expressed and confirmed by both students and teachers.
THE INFLUENCE OF INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD USE AT VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS ON TEACHER´S AUTHORITY
PODAŘIL Martin, RUSNÁKOVÁ Soňa, HRMO Roman
TVV 2014, 7(1):252-255
The implementation of modern technologies into the educational process not only brings problems and worries, but also the possibility of using non-traditional methods of teaching. By this implementation, teachers get a powerfull tool and therefore they should learn how to use it properly. Research part is focussed on the influence of interactive whiteboard use on teacher´s authority.
VISUALIZATION OF RISKS ON THE BASIS OF PYROSIM SOFTWARE
PRAUZNER Tomasz
TVV 2014, 7(1):256-259
The article presents an analysis of the simulation software PyroSim and results obtained in the scientific research result of the modeling, mathematical calculation and visualization of the risk of fire in an exemplary residential object. The environmental issue is one of the key issues discussed during the classes in the direction of Safety Engineering, conducted by the Institute of Technical Education and Safety Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa.
USE OF MOODLE FOR CREATION OF COURSES AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
RUDOLF Ladislav
TVV 2014, 7(1):260-263
The paper deals with Moodle environment and its use in education. It's a creation of courses of measurement that are focused on tasks from the electrotechnics. These tasks are available under password in Moodle. The next part of the paper contains demonstrations of another use of Moodle in vocational education. By the end of the paper there are evaluated advantages and also disadvantages that can come during using Moodle.
TEACHERS' DEMAND FOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
SAŁATA Elżbieta
TVV 2014, 7(1):264-269
Knowledge and skills of acquiring it in a fast and effective way play the crucial role in the society of 21st century. Employees' improvement is regarded as the key factor of growth in labour effectiveness. In this case traditional trainings become no longer sufficient as information technology is what gains importance in the process of acquiring knowledge and education. Apart from education, distant learning or e-learning is currently used in almost every field of social life. Educational progress poses a lot of challenges to a teacher. To meet them they can choose to participate in different forms of training and further education with the use of...
COMPUTER AND A CHILD WITH AUTISM
VAŇKOVÁ Jiřina, BEDNÁŘÍKOVÁ Anna
TVV 2014, 7(1):270-273
Educational computer activities can be an appropriate way to shape and develop skills of a child with autism in the area of sensory perception and imagination, fine motor skills and communication and social interaction. Computer games and educational programs have been taken from the websites, we wanted to highlight their functionality when working with children.
THE INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR PUPILS WITH MILD MENTAL DISABILITY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VEŘMIŘOVSKÁ Martina, VEŘMIŘOVSKÝ Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):274-278
Interactive whiteboards are already a common part of most of elementary and secondary schools. The paper outlines the possibilities of using interactive whiteboards in chemistry for the pupils with mild mental disability, as for the group of pupils there are no interactive materials. An integral part of the paper is a description of the pros and cons of using an interactive whiteboard for the pupils with mild mental disabilities that result from the verification of interactive tools in education on two elementary schools Moravian-Silesian Region.
SURVEY OF USING MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES FOCUSING ON THE TABLET IN EDUCATION AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MORAVIAN SILESIAN REGION
VEŘMIŘOVSKÝ Jan, VEŘMIŘOVSKÁ Martina
TVV 2014, 7(1):279-281
Mobile technology is already occur not only in everyday life but become a part of education. The current trend especially in elementary schools is the implementation of tablets in education, which is consistent with the current challenge of financing the purchase of interactive technology-based tablets from the resources of the European Union. The paper focuses on the preparatory phase of exploration of the current state of occurrence and utilization of mobile technology-based tablets in the elementary schools of the Moravian Silesian Region.
YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FUTURE OF ICT IN SCHOOL
WALAT Wojciech
TVV 2014, 7(1):282-285
Modern civilization is based on information and communication technology (ICT) that are basic and essential tools for acquiring, processing, resulting in the creation of knowledge. It is assumed that the next technological revolution will open the school on human intellectual achievements of unprecedented scope and extent. But this requires a change in the school, so as to acquire a large amount of knowledge is based on experience in the application of rules and procedures for the acquisition and processing of information, the vast intellectual sensitivity, because learning is a way of entering into the culture.
THE PROVISION OF E-SERVICES IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR
WARZOCHA Tomasz
TVV 2014, 7(1):286-289
The article was presents issues related to education in the information society, service provided by means of electronic services - e-services. In article was present some examples of e-services support the educational process.
ROLE OF SCIENTIFIC SCHOOLS OF CROP BREEDING AND GENETICS FOR PLANT BREEDERS TRAINING IN UKRAINE
ANTIPOVA Natalia, RIDEY Natalia, ANTIPOV Igor
TVV 2014, 7(1):290-293
The history of development of crops breeding and genetics scientific schools in Ukraine and their scientific achievements are analyzed. The role of scientific schools in theplantbreeders training is showing.
USE SOME PROGRAMS INVOLVED IN MAKING THE DYNAMIC INTERACTIVE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN SPACE
BARANÍKOVÁ Helena
TVV 2014, 7(1):294-297
Interpolation and approximation of curves in mathematics an important theoretical and practical part of the foundations of computer graphics with which the SUA students in practical demonstrations quite often encounter. Problems of mathematical modelling curves in the plane and in space is complex and difficult if you do that successfully managed, it is necessary to control a complex mathematical apparatus with its, in some cases quite difficult the understanding of those concepts such as: identifying peaks in "Approximation curve" their impact for forming the shape of the resulting curve, shaping the character of the curve parameters and their impact...
LEVELS OF REALIZATION OF STRATEGY OF THE DECISION OF CONSTRUCTIVE - TECHNICAL TASKS BY STUDENTS
BEREZOVA Liudmyla
TVV 2014, 7(1):298-301
In the paper analysis of levels of strategy realization of constructive - technical tasks solution by students is presented.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIABILITY OF THE FUTURE SOCIAL SPHERE SPECIALISTS
DOMINA Ganna
TVV 2014, 7(1):302-305
The article describes the features of sociability of the students as the future social sphere professionals. Using R. Cattell multivariate techniques personality study, we determined that the high level of the communication skills among young people is very rare, the most common is the average and low level communication skills (both among boys and among girls).
SELECTED ASPECTS OF HIGHSCHOLL EDUCATION EVALUATION
DÖMISCHOVÁ Ivona, ZEMÁNEK Petr
TVV 2014, 7(1):306-309
The evaluation and mainly its appropriately set parameters are an important part of appraising the quality of university teaching. The contribution deals with its important aspects, analyses selected evaluative questionnaire used to the evaluation of university teaching abroad, and theoretically analyses selected items from the point of view of their selection.
ECONOMICAL EFFECTS OF CORRECT SAFETY AND HEALTH WORK MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATION ON STALMAX COMPANY EXEMPLE
GŁÓD Sylwester, MIOTŁA Piotr
TVV 2014, 7(1):310-318
Publication consists of the two parts. The first part there were discusses the theoretical problems of the health and safety management. The second part introduces the health and safety system functioning in Stalmax company and its economic effects.
KEY ISSIUES OF ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
GŁÓD Sylwester, MIOTŁA Piotr
TVV 2014, 7(1):319-322
The publication contains a for key issues related to the management organization. Based on the literature of the most cited authors presents basic approaches in management and introduces their mutual correlations.
THE YOUTH AS A SOCIAL GROUP IN TERMS OF THE SCIENTIFIC EFINITIONS
GŁÓD Sylwester, MIOTŁA Piotr
TVV 2014, 7(1):323-327
It attempted to show in publication scientific definitions of youth in four basic areas: generational, which draws attention to the existence fact of the intergenerational changes among the youth; individual, which treats the youth as the collection of individuals; cultural anthropological where the environment in which young people grow up is a factor conditioning their attitudes and definitions which adopted biological frames or age as the determinant .
USEFULNESS OF ELECTRONIC TESTING IN MATHEMATICS
CHLÁDEK Petr, SMETANOVÁ Dana
TVV 2014, 7(1):328-331
The paper deals with electronic multiple choice tests. The advantages and disadvantages of these tests are discussed with respect to the mathematical science. Mathematics has some specifics which are presented and which must be take into consideration during the testing of students.
POSSIBILITIES OF CLUSTER ANALYSIS IN Q-METHODOLOGY
CHRÁSKA Miroslav
TVV 2014, 7(1):332-336
The paper introduces the possibilities of using cluster analysis in the processing of research conducted using Q-methodology. The research has examined the importance attributed to individual teachers ICT knowledge and skills of pupils in this area. It was found that teachers can be divided into three distinct groups.
SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL-PEDAGOGICAL ETHICS OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF SPECIAL DISCIPLINES IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECTORS
KALENSKY Andrey
TVV 2014, 7(1):337-340
The article deals with the specific principles of professional ethics and educational future teachers of special subjects of higher educational institutions of environmental and agricultural industries.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATION IN PUBLIC ACCESS
KUZMINSKA Olena
TVV 2014, 7(1):341-344
Free public access to scientific researches results with the right of their legal usage are the challenging and important task of the scientific communication. First of all, these researches are publications that went through scientific review and archivation in printed or electronic form. Implementation of public access to online scientific results publications are of peculiar interest.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES OF COMPANIES
LUKÁČOVÁ Danka
TVV 2014, 7(1):345-348
The Department of Technology and Information Technology PF University in Nitra, in cooperation with UCM in Trnava project designed 021UKF-4/2014 Remote real experiments in school practice. One of the objectives of the project, a survey of companies requirements for knowledge and skills graduates. In this paper the author presents the results of a questionnaire survey in companies.
ANALYSIS OF CONTENT IN PEDAGOGICAL WORK
NOGA Henryk
TVV 2014, 7(1):349-352
The need for diagnosis in pedagogy and psycho pedagogy has been highlighted by many authors so far. Diagnosis is the basis of all kinds of actions: preventive, corrective, and compensatory or aid. One of very effective but underestimated research methods is content analysis. It has been known and used for several decades in literary studies, press studies, sociology and political science. The method, hardly ever used in pedagogy, could bring excellent research results as teachers and educationalists often have the possibility to use a variety of texts which can become a source of knowledge supporting the whole educational process and clarifying its...
SENIOR CITIZENS' CREATIVE ATTITUDE-CASE STUDIES
NOGA Henryk
TVV 2014, 7(1):353-358
Man's personality is a vital issue. It matters in the process of creation what attitude we assume towards ourselves and what importance we assign to what we do. Creativity is most often demonstrated by the people who have a wide scope of interests which become a source of inspiration for such people. Crucial features pointing to an imaginative personality include: a high level of energy, self-confidence and a high degree of autonomy, as well as a belief in one's own creative character. The paper shows the components of the senior citizens' creative attitudes based on case studies.
THE BIOFEEDBACK METHOD IN THE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE-SELECTED CASE ANALYSES
NOGA Henryk, KNYCH Aleksandra
TVV 2014, 7(1):359-364
The study shows an example of applying the Biofeedback method in the pedagogical therapy. The authors attempt at presenting, how much a training which uses the above method influences the change of creative attitudes and their components.
CONDUCTING DISTANCE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS IN TECHNICAL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIDACTICS
NOGA Henryk, ŚLÓSARZ Piotr
TVV 2014, 7(1):365-368
A considerable technological development noticed especially in the last years has improved the access to information, thus supporting young people in broadening their scientific knowledge. However, acquiring new facts in situations when there is no possibility to visualise specific concepts might be ineffective. Even if a person interested in a given subject wanted to carry out an experiment whose function would be to connect the new theoretical and practical knowledge, as it is frequently done in the case of module learning, it would turn out to be impossible because there would be a need to apply some measuring equipment adjusted to the form of the...
THE DETECTION OF PROPERTIES OF FUNCTIONS OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS WITH THE SUPPORT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ORSZÁGHOVÁ Dana
TVV 2014, 7(1):369-372
Functions of economic analysis with one or more real variables are proper means for formulation of relations among economic variables by quantitative methods in the area of business market and production sphere. In this paper we deal with the important topic of mathematics study - various properties of functions and their graphs illustration by tools of information technology (IT). We present economic applied samples with properties and graphs for a function with one variable and for a function with two variables. Solving of practical and applied problems is a current trend which is noticed in mathematical education. Graphical tools of IT support efficient...
PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF AGRICULTURAL SPHERE TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
POLOZENKO Oksana
TVV 2014, 7(1):373-376
In the article different approaches to determination of the purposes of psychology studies have been analyzed. It was determined, that the purpose of psychology studies in agricultural higher education institutions is to provide the quality of psychological preparation of the future specialists of agricultural sphere on the level of international requirements for formation of psychological culture and psychological readiness to the professional activity. It was grounded that psychological preparation of the student of agricultural higher educational institutions needs to be carried out adhering to both methodological and general didactic principles.
VOCATIONAL QUIDANCE AT SCHOOL - A PART OF PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING IN UKRAINE
PONOMARENKO Oksana
TVV 2014, 7(1):377-380
Well-planned and well-organized career guidance is increasingly important to improve career skills of young people.The process of training the qualified specialists is one of the main problems nowadays. Therefore, the above-mentioned problem in the article is considered the major among the problems that the high and secondary school meets.
FORMATION STUDENT'S PROFESSIONAL CREATIVITY BY STUDYING SPECIAL SUBJECTS
PRYGODII Mykola, TKACH Myroslava
TVV 2014, 7(1):381-384
Improvement modern higher education is possible through the filling of all the courses content, which contemplates the realization future specialist's creative potential. The formation of students professional creativity in the direction of preparation "Forestry and Park Gardening" is realized through the adaptation of course content to address various problem situations with future occupational and job market requirements.
DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL TERRITORIES OF AGROSPHERE: LEGAL REGULATION
RIDEI Natalii, KHITRENKO Tetiana
TVV 2014, 7(1):385-388
The legal regulation of the recreational sector and agrotourism of Ukraine are analyzed in this article. It is established that there is a need for distinguishing between the concepts "rural tourism", "green tourism", "eco-tourism" and conducting passportization of subjects of rural tourism.
A COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMETNAL SCIENCES
RIDEI Natalia, STROKAL Vita
TVV 2014, 7(1):389-393
There has been prepared the comprehensive program of practical training of ecology students for higher agricultural education establishments; identified key components, founded the content, designed the program structure allowing for the industry specifics.
ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN CRITERIA OF STAFFING TRAINING IN UKRAINE
RYBALKO Yuliya
TVV 2014, 7(1):394-397
This paper presents an analysis of the main criteria for staffing training of highly qualified specialists in Ukraine in accordance with the regulations of the applicable legislation
MANAGEMENT OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS TRAINING PROCESS IN THE FIELD OF ECOLOGY TO THE BALANCED NATURE MANAGEMENT
SHOFOLOV Denys, RIDEY Nataliya, KLYMENKO Liudmyla, PALAMARCHUK Svitlana
TVV 2014, 7(1):398-401
Article substantiated and experimentally verified the effectiveness of structural and functional model of management process of future specialists training in the field of ecology to the balanced nature.
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE CHOICE MATHEMATICAL TESTS
SMETANOVÁ Dana, CHLÁDEK Petr
TVV 2014, 7(1):402-404
This paper deals with the use of multiple choice tests in mathematics. The fundamental idea - how to construct questions for such tests - is discussed in this paper. It is important to eliminate undesirable effects connected with their use and by choosing suitable types of questions to secure positive benefits offered by multiple choice tests.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF UTILISING ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS IN BUILDING THERMOREGULATION
SOBCZYK Wiktoria
TVV 2014, 7(1):405-408
Modern construction industry offers increasingly airtight and warm houses and it pays much attention to the selection of materials which would ensure the lowest energy losses. Building a passive solar house is an eco-friendly investment and the resultant environmental effects are tangible. Significant environmental and economic benefits can be obtained through thermomodernisation of a traditional building. Environmental education of the society in the field of utilising alternative solutions in building thermoregulation should be the top priority for the environmental and energy policy of the state. Raising awareness of the benefits of the implementing...
ABOUT DIFFERENCES IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF ENGLISH TERMS IN ICT BETWEEN SLOVAK AND CZECH
STOFFA Ján, STOFFOVÁ Veronika
TVV 2014, 7(1):409-414
The study deals with acceptance of terms of English origin in the Czech and Slovak ICT terminology. Shows that many terms in both languages are accepted in the same way and their basic form is identical. But there are many cases where Czech accepts English terms differently from Slovak. The study characterizes the main ways of acceptance English terms into other languages, and illustrates it with concrete examples. Also points to undue mechanical transposition of differently accepted Czech terms into Slovak communication products and vice versa.
HISTORY OF LUDOLPH'S NUMBER
TRUBENOVÁ Jaroslava
TVV 2014, 7(1):415-419
Mathematics provides natural and technical sciences with many constants (e.g. Euler's number, circular constant, the golden ratio constant, and many others). The use of these constants in natural and technical sciences is obvious and quite common. Knowing the history of these constants, in particular stimuli and impulses that led to the introduction of constants is also very interesting and useful from pedagogical and didactic aspects. The article provides an insight into the history of the number π at several most interesting stages of the introduction, definition and determination of this number: from the early indications of awareness of relationships...
ABOUT FORMING OF THE FOREIGN SPEECH IN THE CONTEXT OF THE OPERATING SEMIOTIC SYSTEM
TSYMBAL Svitlana
TVV 2014, 7(1):420-422
That the training technologies sent to for ming and development of personality and professional competence of students at the study of foreign language must become the leading means of professional studies. It is marked that the Integration lingvo-psychological training has the structure and line of development.
SUBSTANTIATION OF LEVELS OF TRAINING STUDENTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF PUPILS' EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
VIHOR Viktor
TVV 2014, 7(1):423-426
The article substantiates evaluation criteria and indices of future teacher readiness for the management of the student educational activities in secondary schools. Student readiness for management of pupils' educational activities can be evaluated within the three-component structure: motivational, contextual and evaluative components.
SELECTED ASPECTS OF MOTIVATION IN WORKING SENIORS WITH ICT
VYBÍRAL Petr, HODIS Zdeněk
TVV 2014, 7(1):427-430
The contribution deals seniors motivational factors at work with information and communication technologies. On the basis of qualitative research results of the survey are presented in the form of case studies.
CLIL METHOD IN INFORMATION EDUCATION
WOSSALA Jan
TVV 2014, 7(1):431-434
Contribution deals with the method of integrating content and language learning, its advantages and disadvantages. It presents the survey results of the current state using CLIL method in elementary schools and lower grades of secondary schools in the South Moravian Region and Olomouc Region. It presents opportunity to use the CLIL method in information education at schools.
CONTEXT ORIENTIRS OF MANAGEMENT COMPETENCE OF LEADERS
YASHNYK Svetlana
TVV 2014, 7(1):435-438
The nature and requirements to management competence of leader are considered in the article, basing on generalization of material, there was singed out functional blocs of management competence of chief.
KNOWLEDGE TESTING IN E-LEARNING
ZEMÁNEK Petr, DÖMISCHOVÁ Ivona
TVV 2014, 7(1):439-444
The contribution deals with the knowledge testing of university students within e-learning, specifically within Learning Management System (LMS) Unifor study environment. E-learning is considered to be a new form of education which started being of great importance at the turn of the 20th and 21st century, and began to appear in almost all of professions. In the practical part of the article presents the testing of students in the subject of Biology of child and hygiene. The testing criterium was af knowledge-packed and their over time. A knowledge test of 15 questions gradueted a total of 44 respondents. The research results showed that the work in...