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How can modern technologies bridge the gap and bring the world to our classrooms?

Modern technology brings different benefits and it is almost impossible to avoid virtual environments in our everyday life. Virtual communication is a universal and dominant form of communication used by all age groups and professions. Modern technologies are rapidly evolving and the challenge for teachers is to keep up with current trends. By definition, e-learning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. The advantages of e-learning are numerous: increased availability (after hours, in the comfort of one's own home, reduction of costs), implementing modern technologies in the educational curriculum, availability and suitability for students, possibilities for lifelong learning etc. Challenges in implementation of distance learning techniques in the teaching process are important to discuss. It is also important to promote possibilities to enhance teaching at the university level and individual course level. E-learning techniques are challenging considering the measurement of lecture hours, preparation of e-learning materials, technical support at the institutional level, computer literacy of teachers, the rigidity of the system. University of Zagreb initiated the e- learning course “Social Work in Virtual Environment“, and this presentation will include detailed description of the online course content and e -learning methods. Course objectives are to introduce students to the possibilities of contemporary social work through modern technologies, new risks in a virtual environment and specific ethical standards in the use of modern technologies in social work practice. Furthermore, the course objective is to familiarize students with the various possibilities of e-learning. Through this course students will acquire skills in the use of technology in direct practice with service users, and they will also be able to create their own e -learning content. In the classroom, we should use benefits of online environments and promote adaptation of traditional practices, as well as legislation and protocols. Another important facet is technical support to ensure effective and contemporary teaching techniques combining virtual contexts and various aspects of e- learning with classroom teaching.

modern technologies ; distance learning ; contemporary teaching techniques

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