Utilization of Web-Based Services and Applications for Educational Purposes in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Abstract

This paper introduces new web-based tools that can assist the teaching of Informatics courses in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) environment. In order to be able to utilize these tools for educational purposes, a web-based information system needs to be created (analysis, design, implementation, check). Such systems take advantage of already available on-line software which does not require an installation on a localized server, i.e. the installation of software at the individual school Informatics laboratories. This approach meets the educational needs of the courses, and avoids possible costly in terms of time and resources malfunctions. The tools we introduce can thoroughly cover the educational needs of modern Informatics courses which are taught during Vocational Training in accordance with the analytical schedule of the last three grades of Lyceum as well as afterwards.

Teaching the Basic Commands of NoSQL Databases Using Neo4j in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

“…Our scenario is in line with the updated database teaching suggestions [20] and could be a good starting point for those who are interested in teaching modern database examples.…”

“…The next point of the discussion concerns the implementation of the course on web platforms directly and not on preinstalled software on a local server. For the modern teaching, as shown in [20], the installation of the environments, which are now used by the labor market on a local server, is not mandatory. Indeed, for the Neo4j as well as for other NoSQL software the installation on a local server is not necessary.…”