Web based Application for Presentation of Bulgarian Cultural and Historical Heritage under the Protection of UNESCO

Abstract

The paper briefly describes the web based application “Me and UNESCO” for the realization of the database “Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage under the protection of UNESCO”, developed in IMI (BAS). The web based application follows a modern learning strategy based on the Understanding by Design approach. In a multimedia environment, additional content is provided on study topics commenting on the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage sites under the protection of UNESCO.

Realization of a Collection of Digital Resources for Cultural Heritage Sites as a Basis for Formation of Skills and Competencies

“…The conceptual framework of the web application is based on structured content related to cultural sites (review resource) provided by a database and a digital environment (tool for research of cultural heritage sites) (Kovacheva & Dimitrova, 2021); and the integrated pedagogical approach Understanding by Design as a tool for determining the importance of a set of data and a framework for planning cognitive experience (learning), focused on understanding content, sustainable knowledge with the possibility of better transfer in a new context, digital and cultural literacy (Kovacheva & Dimitrova, 2019).…”