Digital learners prefer to learn in a digital environment and use the technologies of their everyday life. To meet the expectations of the new generation learners, modern education relies on information and communication technologies. They help create an educational environment where innovative ideas and approaches are implemented. The readiness and attitudes of the teachers to use new technologies is a key factor that determines their effective application in training. The purpose of the current work is to present the results of a study which examines and analyzes the degree of readiness of teachers in Bulgaria and their attitude towards the application of cloud computing in the learning process.
Augmented Reality is among the fastest growing technologies and has been implemented in different fields of life. It allows users to see and percept the physical world around them in a new more engaging and interactive way using their mobile devices. The business is a field where innovative technologies are rapidly trying to complement or replace traditional approaches. The dilemma is: Is it possible Augmented Reality to be used as an effective tool for business? The aim of the current work is to reveal the potential of Augmented Reality technology to improve companies' activities and campaigns and make them more interactive and creative.
Modern society strives to make its world smart. The role of education in this process is to meet the challenges of the changing world and prepare learners to become fully integrated members of society. Objects of research of the current work are innovative and effective tools and technologies that can transform education. They allow to create an environment where the training is consistent with the needs and characteristics of digital learners and present-day society. The specific purpose of the work is to reveal the potential of Augmented Reality to transform education into Smart education.
Internet of things (IoT) -the new paradigm has a great impact on different areas like industry, health, education, agriculture, farming and many others and its main functions are to make our life easier and more comfortable. Implementing this new technology in any business model has advantages but also all the players (companies, governments and consumers) in this field should be aware of some challenges and threats like privacy, security and standardization. The article aims to explore how IoT changes the way we live and work and to present some of its best business practices, statistics and trends.
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