Digitization of teaching is a salvation in a crisis

For Dnevnik.hr, we talked about online learning, the need for digitization, modernization of teaching and other topics.

The need for digitization and modernization of teaching has been incredibly important in the last few months, and this method of teaching has proven to be the only way to maintain it remotely.

"When this unfortunate crisis started, the participants were forced to start with lectures on principle combined teaching. In fact, we were already ready two years ago with digital teaching content, which is why we created the e-learning platform. So we were actually fully prepared when everything switched to online learning during the corona, and the participants accepted it very well," she said. Carmen Tariba, director of the Callidus Adult Education Institution.

This educational institution was among the first to introduce the concept of blended learning, which was only possible with assistance Callidus Academy - new platforms created by Callidus for the purpose of e-learning and distance learning.

"Our platform is easy to use, and it brings new and better possibilities such as interesting and simple teaching materials, mutual interaction with participants is enabled, and we have the option of live online lectures. Attendees also have the opportunity to follow pre-recorded video materials, there are also quizzes, online tests and many other things," she told us. Antonija Briševac, project manager at the Callidus institution for adult education.

Distance learning through a digital platform allows participants complete comfort because they can access all online materials at any time and from any place.

"The professors were more accessible than usual. Everything took place digitally, from emails, zooms, to any conversations. We had excellent experiences. It was not necessary to sit at the computer, and you can record the lecture," she told us Kristina Klasić, HR manager program participant.

"All our participants receive their credentials to enter the platform at the beginning of the training. On the platform, all the accompanying teaching materials are waiting for them, as well as the materials they need to prepare before the actual module they come to Callidus for," she explained. Antonija Briševac.

The goal of the Callidus institution is provide support to all those who want to succeed in new areas of occupation and to be a link between the mentioned programs and the labor market.

"Here we have positive reactions from the labor market and from our partners from the economy to this way of conducting education, where participants really, in addition to theoretical knowledge, also get the necessary knowledge and skills that they can then use in their future workplace," she said. Antonija Briševac.

Digital extensions of educational programs, in these times when respect for distance cannot be emphasized enough, are extremely significant and essential. In order to implement this digitization, many are forced to react quickly and flexibly. But only those who managed to adapt to it and who recognized its importance will be able to grow and succeed.

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