Regional online workshop “Computer technologies in teaching chemistry, biology, geography” among instructors of general educational disciplines from technical and vocational education system of East Kazakhstan region

On May 20, 2024, Vocational Education Center of East Kazakhstan region held a regional online workshop entitled “Computer technologies in teaching chemistry, biology, geography”. Ridder College hosted the event.

Goal: exchange of practical experience among educators of technical and vocational education.

The workshop was attended by methodologists, instructors of chemistry, biology, geography of technical and vocational education organizations of East Kazakhstan region.  

The online workshop shared the practices of the following experts:

A.V. Kulova, the head of Methodological Department of Competence Center of Ridder College presented on “STEM Technology: Flipped Classroom”, and L.S. Podeikina, an instructor of special disciplines, introduced participants to 3D modeling in the Hyper 75 Chem electronic constructor of chemical molecules of substances.   

A.S. Baizhumanova, a chemistry and biology instructor from Higher College of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, jointly with A.K. Erekova and S.R. Aitbayeva, biology instructors from Abai East Kazakhstan Humanitarian College demonstrated the efficiency of the following programs: Mozaik education, Kahoot and quizlet.  

L.B. Bogdanova and B. S. Kamitzhanova, chemistry and biology instructors from Ust-Kamenogorsk Higher Polytechnic College shared their experience of using computer technologies in chemistry lessons.  

A.B. Kasenova, a chemistry instructor from Ust-Kamenogorsk Multidisciplinary College of Technology, noted the importance of using information and communication technologies in the educational process.

L.M. Syrovatchenko, deputy director for academic affairs and A.M. Maksatova, a chemistry instructor from Eastern Technical and Humanitarian College, presented the features of applying electronic educational resources and effective ways of using multimedia programs in learning chemical disciplines.

During the workshop, the instructors shared their opinions and best practices.