Multimedia as a modern didactic tool – windows EDU proof of concept project at czech technical university in Prague

Abstract

Information and communication technologies underwent over the last few years a rapid development with consequences also for the sphere of education and upbringing. It is necessary to emphasize that this happened not only at the level of technological thinking. Reflection on the modern didactical trends takes place on the boundaries of the pedagogical, psychological and also sociological disciplines. The development has been considerably accelerating in consequence of the ongoing technological changes and innovations. Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies at Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU MIAS) has been currently working with Microsoft Corporation in the Czech Republic. The aim of this cooperation is to acquaint students with modern didactic technologies. The target respondents are students of accredited study programs, students of further teacher education and the University of Third Age. The partnership also means that tablets will be included in the teaching, where students will have the opportunity to work with Microsoft applications, as well as with third-party apps.