Digitalizáció, felsőoktatás és regionális versenyképesség (Digitalization, Higher Education and Regional Competitiveness)

Digitalization and Regional Competitiveness: A Brief Summary

“…They need to become institutions that promote innovative thinking, efficient communication among students and teachers via an interactive, inclusive environment by also capitalizing on the opportunities presented by technology (WEF 2017, French -Shim 2016, Gros -López 2016, WEF 2016, Kortuem et al 2013, Chris -Binhui 2011, Zuti 2018c.…”

“…Synchronous Online Teaching (SOT) can be compared to a video conference with a study purpose: Students can connect to the class from anywhere around the globe, but at the same time. The sibling of this teaching mode is Asynchronous Online Teaching (AOT), which means that students can continue their study progress independently from other students, without geographical or time constraints (Zuti 2018c, Murphy et al 2011, Powell -Patrick 2006. These solutions of self-development can add positive impact to the concept of lifelong learning ambitions (Zuti 2018c, Hrastinski 2008.…”

“…With this mixture of methods, the personal contact and positive impact of ICT technologies and the quick and easy accessibility of curriculum can be realized (Zuti 2018c, Cher Ping -Tianchong 2017, Owston et al 2013, Castle 2010, Collopy -Arnold 2009, Dziuban et al 2006, Carman 2005.…”

“…These changing needs include quality and cost-efficient education without any geographical or time-related boundaries. The planning of these types of courses revolves around active participation and creating a discussion regarding real life cases and the improvement of critical thinking is also a crucial factor (Zuti 2018c, Jewitt 2017, PatruVenkatamaran 2016.…”

“…The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) concept focuses on the fact that for solely study purposes, the use of smart or portable devices like laptops, tablets or smartphones is permitted in the classroom, hence adding value to the study experience (Zuti 2018c, Burns-Sardone 2014, Afreen 2014). …”