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Month: March 2022

Prof Nicolaas discovers five things in joint replacement surgery research

Posted on by Universitas Airlangga News

Prof Nicolaas C. Budhiparama dr PhD SpOT(K) FICS has been inaugurated as Honorary Professor for medical science by Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR).

The inauguration was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Garuda Mukti Hall, UNAIR Management Office. Prof Nicolaas has dedicated himself and his education to Indonesian orthopedic fields. He was one of Habibie Prize 2021 recipients. It was awarded for his contribution in various latest surgery techniques in the orthopedic field, including the computer navigation-based surgery.

The doctor who was A.S.I.A (Arthroplasty Society in Asia) 2019-2021 President has also achieved MURI Records as an Indonesian scientist that served in three world orthopedic organizations.

Prof Nicolaas finished his final thesis at Leiden University on Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Asian Perspective on Patient Outcome, Implants, and Complications. Through his research, Prof Nicolaas found room for improvement in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures to improve patient satisfaction. TKA or joint replacement operation is an operative procedure mostly done in osteoarthritis (OA) final stadium. “Research is done as a means to improve TKA patient’s satisfaction both from patient factor and surgery factor,” he explained. Prof Nicolaas and team compared the population in the United States of America, Europe, and Asia. The Indonesian Orthopedic and traumatology specialist mentioned five points in his doctoral thesis.

Knee implant unsuitable for Indonesian and Dutch Patient

Prof Nicolaas and team found that caucasian residents have different dimensions of femur and tibia bones. Caucasian residents have a larger size compared to Asians. Increasing size range of tibialis and femoral components for anteroposterior dimension will increase optimum match percentage for Asian and Caucasian patients,” he added.

The comparison of measures of clinical outcomes of Asian Patients with North Americans

The Indonesia World Records Museum (MURI) recipient in the medical and sports field found that the Asian population has a range of motion (ROM) significantly worse than North Americans. “Higher pain levels in Asian population compared to North Americans are perhaps caused by cultural differences and/ or social-economic reasons,” he mentioned.

Circumferential Patellar Denervation in decreased knee pain

Patella cauterization results showed no differences in anterior knee pain, functional external, and compilation rate compared to non-patella cauterization in primary TKA patients. The results also did not recommend circular patella cauterization on patella for patients undergoing TKA.

Are new discoveries always the best?

In Prof Nicolaas’ research, there was evidence to the contrary discovery regarding whether accelerometer-based computer navigation reduces coronal field outlier number. No higher quality evidence shows attractive advantages from computer navigation technology. “We concluded that this technology is not recommended to be adopted widely,” he revealed.

Prophylaxis Tromboemboli Vena (VTE) for Joint Arthroplasty and Knee

Prof Nicolaas found three continents, America, Europe, and Asia have different guidelines. It was predicted that the VTE number is found higher in Caucasians. “Multimodal approach focusing in early mobilization post-operation and mechanical prophylaxis usage, other than chemoprophylaxis is very important,” he concluded.

HKAPA holds online introductory talks on dance and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Communications Office

Have you ever imagined dance contributing to the wellbeing of the elderly with Parkinson’s disease?

Professor Anna Cy Chan, Dean of Dance of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, along with overseas and local arts and healthcare practitioners, will discuss the inclusive design of the Dance Well initiative, how dance can positively affect wellbeing, physical movement and social integration for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. The talk will also take a look at the disease and its related healthcare interventions.

Talk 1: Dance Well engine of social inclusion, intercultural and inter-generational collaboration
6.4.2022 (Wed) 15:30 – 17:00
Talk 2: Impact of dance on people with Parkinson’s disease
8.4.2022 (Fri) 16:00 – 17:30
Talk 3: Introduction to Parkinson’s disease, medical interventions, rehabilitation practices, relevance of dance for the well-being of those living with the disease and their caregivers
14.4.2022 (Thu) 15:00 – 17:00

Details and enrol: https://forms.gle/QZsFXDN2AK73EyM69 (Deadline of Registration: 2 days before each webinar)

The Jockey Club Dance Well Project is organised by the School of Dance of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, it is a creative movement programme designed to include people with Parkinson’s disease and people of different ages and abilities through regular dance classes and activities in artistic spaces. The project is developed from the Dance Well initiative originated in Italy in 2013. Live-streaming experiential classes led by Dance Well teacher in Italy are also open to everyone including those with Parkinson’s disease.

Details & enrol: https://forms.gle/fPcLKcAUPsNw9Ndm7

 

Bioethanol distilling facility launched in Cagayan, Philippines

Posted on by John Vincent B. Toribio

With over a decade of bioethanol research, the Mariano Marcos State University has launched a Village-Scale Nipahol Technology (VSNPT) in Cagayan, Philippines – enabling ordinary people to produce their own 70% alcohol and sanitizers out of their nipas.

In Brgy. Navagan, Western Aparri on March 14, MMSU President Shirley C. Agrupis (PSCA) led the launching of the VSNPT, a 150-liter facility able to produce almost 12 liters of 95% nipa-sap-based bioethanol per operation, which can be processed into 70% Nipahol.

Nipahol is a high-grade bioethanol produced from nipa sap using MMSU’s proprietary fermentation and distillation technologies.

The deployment of the VSNPT is part of the program dubbed Technology Franchising of VSNPT for Community Empowerment during the Pandemic, funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) – Science Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) program. In April last year, MMSU received Php 4-million through USAID-STRIDE’s WARP (Widening Application of Research within the Pandemic).

The program chose to deploy the facility in Aparri because of its wide nipa stand area, nearing 500 hectares.

Ms. Lea Saboya, president of the Kalalakihan, Kababaihan, Kaakibat (KKK), the main technology adopters, committed the group to be proactive in capacity building activities “so that we can have a fully functional VSNPT.”

Aparri Mayor Bryan Dale Chan expressed gratitude to MMSU for leading said initiative that “ensures our natural resources like nipa are utilized by the people.” “Ito’y tiyak na makatutulong na maiangat ang kalagayang sosyo-ekonomiko [ng ating mga mamamayan]”, he added. [This project will surely uplift the socio-economic status of our residents.]

This was echoed by Philippine Senator Win Gatchalian, key benefactor of the MMSU bioethanol project, who himself hails from Aparri. Commending MMSU for forwarding the country’s renewable energy program, the senator remarked, “lalo na sa panahon na naiipit tayo sa pagtaas ng presyo ng produktong petrolyo.” […especially now that we struggle with fuel hike.]

As chair of the senate committee on energy, Senator Gatchalian provided immense support to MMSU’s bioethanol project. In 2017, he, together with Senator Loren Legarda, the then-chair of the senate committee of finance, provided a Php 200-million fund to MMSU to establish the National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (NBERIC).

Said project was also made possible through the assistance of Rep. Lord Allan Velasco of Marinduque who helped craft the proposal.

PSCA believes that, “the deployment of the facility to the grassroots implies the vertical integration of the nipa community and the bioethanol industry.”

She added this will empower farmers to be both feedstock producers and technology operators, explaining the nipa farmers will directly operate the VSNPT.

MMSU will teach them on how to do fermentation, distillation and production of alcohol and alcogels, and about good manufacturing practices, packaging and labeling of products, and entrepreneurship.

In addition, MMSU will conduct a feasibility study to know nipahol’s sustainability and inclusivity as a business enterprise in Aparri.

The university will also standardize the formulation of nipahol, and nipahol gel, and will do product quality and efficacy tests to obtain certification from the Food and Drug Authority. This will be done through a side-by-side laboratory analysis with certified laboratories and in-house researchers.

To improve cost-efficiency and power efficiency, NBERIC will explore if a solar-powered distiller can be an alternative to the fuel wood-powered distiller.

To date, MMSU has deployed 4 units 850L and 1 unit 150L reflux distiller in nipa communities in Pamplona, Cagayan; 1 unit 850L in Bugallon, Pangasinan; and 1 unit 150L each in Marinduque State University (MSU) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU). At MMSU, NBERIC maintains 2 units 150L and 1 unit 850L for continuous research and development activities and bulk production of bioethanol.

The university now has seven partner SUCs namely, Aklan State University, Cagayan State University, Pangasinan State University, University of Antique and Western Philippines University, MSU and CLSU. Other partners include the Department of Energy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine Rice Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, USAID-STRIDE, Ethanol Producers of the Philippines, Sugar Regulatory Administration, and local government units.

Joining PSCA in the official VSNT launching were Dr. Bjorn Santos, research director, Dr. Marilou Lucas, extension director, Dr. Roque Ulep, chemist, Prof. Marly Cacatian, sociologist, and Mr. Lord Heindritch Casil, social development officer.

PSCA vowed, “We will deploy another 150L distilling facility soon in Aparri. We will also explore running the town’s floating restaurant using our bioethanol – all these to ensure that research will work for and be embraced by the people.”

Molecular systematic biology, DNA barcode development by Professor Topik Hidayat

Posted on by UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA

Molecular Systematic Biology and DNA Barcode Development are works written by Prof. Topik Hidayat, M.Sc., Ph.D in the inauguration of a professor at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. He was appointed as a professor at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia in the field of Biosystematics.

Indonesia is one of 17 countries with the nickname “Megabiodiversity”, 2 of the world’s 25 biodiversity hotspots, one of the 18 World Wildlife Fund “Global 200” ecoregions, and one of the world’s 24 endemic bird areas. For plant diversity, Conservation International (2018) reports that Indonesia has 10% of the world’s flowering plant species (approximately 35,000 plant species) and ranks as one of the world’s centers of agro-biodiversity in the form of plant cultivars.

Apart from this high level of plant species richness, another important value of Indonesia’s biodiversity is that many species that existc in Indonesia are endemic. Endemic species are those that are found only in that particular region and nowhere else in the world.

One of the issues related to the status or position of Indonesia’s great biodiversity is the loss of species diversity. Researchers has estimate that in average of about 100,000 species have extinct each year, even within the next two and a half centuries as much as 25% of life will be lost from the earth. The main factor causing this is the large scale exploitation carried out out by humans which causes habitat destruction and changes in land function. This issue has shocked biological scientists and wanted to fix it immediately to save diversity on earth. One of the most basic ways is to study Systematic Biology (Biosystematics).

By conducting biosystematics studies we will understand how to recognize, classify and understand the genetic relationship of a species. With biosystematics we will understand about biodiversity, especially in terms of identifying and monitoring the remaining biodiversity on this earth. The success of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity cannot be separated from the role of biosystematics..

As molecular biology has progressed rapidly, DNA data has now been used in many biosystematics studies to produce more accurate information. One of the applications of this molecular biosystematics study includes the development of techniques that quickly identify plant groups using DNA barcodes.

Furthermore, this rapid identification is needed to give names in order to inventory our plant species richness data. Like a cashier in a store who identifies the price of an item by holding a barcode that is attached to a scanner, and in a flash the price appears. In addition, this DNA barcode can be used to maintain the existence of native plant species on Indonesian soil.

Morphological characters have long been used in many studies of plant biosystematics. With the rapid development of techniques in molecular biology, such as PCR (“Polymerase Chain Reaction”) and DNA sequencing, the use of DNA sequences in biosystematics research has increased rapidly and has been carried out at all taxonomic levels, for example family, genus, and species. This study will combine molecular biology techniques with statistics to reconstruct phylogenetic or genetic relationships.

Several reasons why DNA sequencing is used explain below : (1) DNA is the basic unit of information encoding organisms; (2) it is relatively easy to extract and combine information about the evolutionary process of a group of organisms, so that it is easy to analyze; (3) evolutionary events are comparatively easy to model; and (4) produce many and varied information, so there will be a lot of evidence about the truth of a phylogenetic relationship.

A DNA barcode is a short DNA (approx. 500 bp) sequence that is unique for the rapid identification of an organism’s species name. Unlike animals, DNA barcodes for plants are still being searched. Plants have three genomes in their cells, namely the nucleus, mitochondria and chloroplasts. An area in the core genome known as the “Internal Transcribed Spacer” (ITS) is a good candidate for DNA barcode for plants, such as orchids. In addition, the maturase-K gene (in chloroplast DNA) is another candidate for DNA barcode in plants, for example in the mango plant.

This DNA barcode analysis technique involves a stage where we must determine the exact location of the DNA consensus sequence to become a DNA barcode, through a search for a specific motif. After the location or motive is known, the next step is to design the primer using a computer program and many primary candidates will be generated. All primary candidates were tested for their ability through in silico PCR using a computer program as well.

Due to the role of these DNA barcodes in preserving the existence of native plant species, in the same way a pair of “diagnostic” primers can be designed to distinguish the geographic origin of a plant. For example, mango specimens originating from Thailand, which separate from Indonesian mango specimens, as a result of biosystematics studies. A pair of primers can be synthesized for both countries. The result is by using this primer pair each country can protect its own mangoes.

In closing, Indonesia is a country that is rich in flora and fauna diversity, but lacks human resources to carry out an inventory and documentation of this wealth that we have. Indonesian biosystematics and taxonomists can still be counted on the fingers, not comparable to the existing wealth. Therefore, the DNA barcode research project in the future will continue to be focused on the development of a PCR-based DNA Tools Kit.

Researchers from UiTMLaw and Universitas Semarang Indonesia Collaborate to Investigate Bioethical Issues in Genetically Modified Technology and The Ensuing Human Rights Issues

Posted on by harizsufi

Genetically Modified (GM) crops are introduced through GM technology. GM crops diversification can contribute to sustainable agriculture in a warmer world.

However, concerns about GM crops cover many bioethical issues, including bioethical debates on human rights. Among others, the issues include exploiting the potential benefits of this technology, farm biosecurity and corporate-dominated seed justice. This is further exacerbated by the fact that a handful of multinational corporations control farmers and the respective food chains. There is also a potential risk that genetic pollination of GM seeds can spill over into non-GM crops.

In view of this, the Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTMLaw) researchers team up with researchers from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Semarang Indonesia (UNNES) to address the ethical aspects of the use of GM crops. The former team comprises of Dr Siti Hafsyah Idris (leader), Dr John Chuah Chong Oon, Assoc Prof Dr Sheela Jayabalan, Mrs Zuhaira Nadiah Zulkipli, Mrs Siti Nuramani Abdul Manab, Mrs Fazlin Mohamed Zain and Mr Nurul Hisham Shamsuddin (PhD student). The latter are represented by Mr Ridwan Arifin (leader), Dr Rodiyah, Dr Ali Masyhar, Dr Indah Sri Utari and Mr Afiqo Putry Agry.

This collaboration is sponsored by a Matching Grant from both faculties with a total value of RM20,000. Specifically, this research aims to present a legal framework, policy, and good legal practice to guide policymakers in addressing the bioethical issues in GM technology and to identify possible ways to integrate the bioethical issues in their decision-making process of GM technology for the protection of farmers’ rights. The scope will encompass the position in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Currently, biosafety regulatory measures are gazetted to balance modern biotechnology development and the protection of the environment. The current legal framework covers the procedural process of GM technology which prioritises the development of biotechnology industries over the protection of human rights and the environment. As a result, bioethical considerations are displaced, especially farmers’ rights to livelihood and contractual justice, because they are perceived as descriptive in nature and challenging to translate into practice.

It is hoped that this international research collaboration will produce a refined legal framework of ethical legal principles to be of practical use for the regulators in both countries to instil ethical compliance in protecting human rights.

CCU has Mr Che-Yi Lee to present Taiwanese music through classical music lens for Hwa Kang Academy Lecture Series 2021

Posted on by Chinese Culture University

Hwa Kang Academy is the highest-ranking speech series at Chinese Culture University (hereinafter referred to as CCU). It features world-renowned experts from academic, governmental, and industrial sectors.

Summary of Hwa Kang Academy on March 16, 2021：

Mr. Che-Yi Lee, Music Director of One Song Orchestra, has composed about 2,000 works and arranged nearly 5,000 works of various types. He has performed in more than 2,000 concerts. He has written songs, arrangements, and soundtracks for hundreds of professional performing groups in Taiwan and abroad, and released approximately 105 albums and music videos. He was nominated for the Golden Melody Awards 33 times, and won the 23rd and 27th awards for the Best Composition and Best Creation.

Initiating the unprecedented revolution for the classic music in Taiwan, Mr. Lee said that “I have been working on one thing only, that is to create music, and I owe my constant inspiration to my commitment to music. In the future, I’d like to let the world listen to the music from Taiwan. Thus, we can make Taiwan visible to the world.”

The aim of One Song Orchestra founded by Mr. Lee is to create a stage for classic musicians in Taiwan. Mr. Lee encourages Taiwanese musicians to bring about a revolution to Taiwan’s classical music while traveling and performing across the island. He believes that “to break through the barriers and reinvent music is to embrace it.”

He has traveled all over the world and participated in various music festivals. After returning to Taiwan, he found the most beautiful music here. Therefore, he leads the One Song Orchestra to perform and attempts to show the world the beauty of Taiwan’s music. Taiwan has been proud of his achievements.

Mr. Lee first studied physics and later changed his major to Music at Chinese Culture University. His excellent performance in music has won him the Distinguished Alumni Award. His lecture is titled “Presenting Taiwanese Music through a Classical Music Lens.”

He likes to share with the audience his insights into Taiwan’s classic music. He said that music created over the years in Taiwan makes the real Taiwanese music, and music from other countries and areas enriches it and helps it grow. Some people did not think that Taiwan could develop its classic music. Mr. Lee doesn’t agree, and strongly believes that Taiwan has enough professional talents and well-developed social environment to support the music development.

In the course of time, young musicians would start to see and seize the opportunity to present their artistry of classical music to showcase the sounds of Taiwan. Presenting Taiwanese music through a classical music lens will become a trend.

Thammasat establishes new ‘campus’ in virtual world, Thammasat Metaverse Campus

Posted on by Thammasat University

Thammasat University in collaboration with Brandverse Company Limited organised a press conference to launch T-Verse: the first Thailand Multiverse Bridge Platform at Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall and Park, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus.

Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University revealed that this cooperation between the private sector, the government, and educational institutions including over 52 organizations is the first big phenomenon in Thailand that has brought the world’s modern technology like “Metaverse” to develop and create a platform of networking, doing business, education, as well as various activities in the universe of T. -Verse, which will support the country’s advanced development while improving people’s quality of life.

Assoc. Prof. Gasinee said that on the occasion of its 88th anniversary, Thammasat is preparing to open a fifth campus called “Thammasat Metaverse Campus” that will provide educational services to people in Thailand and around the world on the T-Verse platform, which will enable everyone to easily and quickly access the university’s knowledge, research, and innovations.

Therefore, we sincerely hope that all parties will collaborate to initiate this platform in order to jointly benefit and to develop the potential of everyone.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surat Teerakapiban, Vice Rector for Tha Prachan Campus Administration and International Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thammasat Metaverse said that currently, Thammasat has 4 campuses: Tha Prachan, Rangsit, Lampang and Pattaya. The fifth campus will be located on the Metaverse world under the T-Verse platform, within the Thammasat Metaverse Campus, it will respond to the questions in 4 areas:

1. Immersive Learning Classrooms

2. VR Museum of History, Culture and Democracy

3. Next Generation Omnichannel Marketplace

4. 88 Sandbox Spaces

 

Grammy award-winning music executive Dr Mathew Knowles to change destiny of student with scholarship at London-based LCCM

Posted on by Global University Systems

Dr. Mathew Knowles, the Grammy Award-winning US music executive and mastermind behind the success of Destiny’s Child and his daughters Beyoncé and Solange, will be joining the teaching staff at LCCM, the London-based higher education music college, as a visiting lecturer.

Starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year, Knowles will also see the college fully fund a bursary scholarship in his name, open to talented musicians, producers and future executives, judged by Knowles himself.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to audition in front of Knowles and see whether he thinks they have what it takes to be the next Beyoncé, Jay Z or Jimmy Iovine. The winner of the Mathew Knowles Scholarship will be announced at the grand final in the September term and will receive a full fee bursary for a three-year undergraduate or a one-year masters’ degree at the college.

“I love LCCM’s vision of developing talent and helping them build long term careers as the musicians, songwriters, producers and executives of tomorrow,” says Knowles. “It’s what I’m all about. I can’t wait to see you. What are you waiting for? Apply now.”

Knowles’ arrival is the latest sign of LCCM’s position at the crossroads of talent development and higher education. LCCM graduates include BRIT Award winner Tom Walker and fellow artists and writers Rhys Lewis and Chiara Hunter as well as former students such as Marie Dahlstrom, JOY (ANONYMOUS), Sans Soucis and Nathan Challinor.

“We are honoured and excited to welcome Mathew Knowles to the teaching staff at LCCM and to announce the fully funded scholarship in his name,” says Anthony Hamer-Hodges, Principal at LCCM. “Dr. Knowles is undoubtedly one of the most successful music managers of the 21st Century and holds the rare combination of star-shaping frontline music industry experience with incisive academic wisdom. This is particularly evident in his work and writing in the area of representation and racism. His success as an African-American music executive will help guide our students towards the music industry of the future that LCCM wants to help create.”

At both Music World Entertainment Corporation and Sanctuary, Knowles steered the careers of not only Destiny’s Child and his daughters, but legends such as Chaka Khan and Earth Wind & Fire, racking up 28 GRAMMY Awards across his artists.

To be eligible for the bursary, hopefuls must hold an accepted offer to study at LCCM. Dr. Knowles will judge the Grand Final alongside a panel of industry experts at The Music Box, LCCMs 120-cap entertainment venue, on Union St, London SE1.

Established artists including Kojey Radical, Moses Boyd, Amber Run, Novelist and Kara Marni have spent time rehearsing or recording from the Music Box in recent months, as well as meeting with LCCM students.

 

UiTM, Universitas Jayabaya Indonesia renew collaboration on academic, cultural and scientific thought and personnel exchange

Posted on by Baljit

The College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia hosted the virtual Memorandum of Understanding renewal for another three years between UiTM and Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia on 26th November 2021. This virtual ceremony was part of the bigger ceremony for MOU/MOA between UiTM and the Ministry of Transportation Indonesia, Universitas Bakrie, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Jember and Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia.

The session began with an opening speech by Prof. Ts. Dr Hajah Roziah Mohd Janor, Vice-Chancellor of UiTM. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated both UiTM and Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia for their initiative and commitment towards the success of the e-MoU renewal program. The Vice-Chancellor mentioned that the renewal of the MOU for another three years shows that the cooperation and collaboration between the two institutions will become stronger.

UiTM and Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia, have decided to expand their partnership following the success of previous events like Summer School in 2019 and the virtual Student Colloquium in 2021. Students from both institutions were able to engage in a cultural and academic exchange thanks to these activities. Research outputs from both institutions were shared via numerous online webinars in an effort to enhance the research of their respective partners by exchanging information about developments in teaching, student engagement and research institutions.

UiTM and Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia have agreed to extend the MOU for another three years because of the strong commitment and active involvement of both universities. UiTM’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ts. Dr Hajah Roziah Mohd Janor, and the Universitas Jayabaya, Indonesia’s Dean of the Faculty of Technology Industry, Ir. Herliati, MT, Ph.D., signed the renewed MOU virtually. The ambassador of Indonesia to Malaysia, His Excellency Hermano, was also in attendance.

Future proposal of the collaboration alliance includes the organization of symposia, conferences, short courses and meetings on research issues, acceptance of undergraduate and graduate students of each partner institution for periods of study and/or research and institutional exchanges between faculty and staff from each partner institution. The agreement also emphasizes the significance of knowledge transfer and the importance of contributing to the latest innovations to meet the current and future demands of society across a variety of disciplines in engineering.

Interactive seminar for students on the development of digital skills at Yessenov University’s Department of English Philology

Posted on by Oralay Bokenbay

Nowadays digital skills are increasingly important for day-to-day life, including communication, accessing services, and employment.

The 21st century is undoubtedly the century of modern teachers who have mastered virtual skills. In this case, the “Department of English Philology” conducted an interactive seminar on the topic “The relevance of developing digital skills.”

During the interactive seminar, students will gain virtual knowledge and skills about Padlet, Jamboard, Edpuzzle, Educandy digital learning platforms and use them in their future pedagogical practice.

The seminar provided an overview of digital skills at Yessenov University and initiatives to improve digital skills. It should be noted that this seminar has become informative, comprehensive, and useful for specialties foreign language: two foreign languages.