New possibilities – better perspectives. Interactive system of reinforcing the process of lifelong learning. Integrated Development Assistant (ZAR)

• Main Author: Przemysław Ziółkowski
• Format: Article
• Language: deu
• Published: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika 2018-04-01
• Series: Rocznik Andragogiczny
• Subjects: zintegrowany asystent rozwoju; e-edukacja; innowacyjna edukacja
• Online Access: https://apcz.umk.pl/czasopisma/index.php/RA/article/view/16682

<p>Nowadays there are a few tools on the market which support the development of soft competences and build users’ motivation to self-development. One of the newly created tools, which is described in this paper is the Internet application called Integrated Development Assistant (ZAR), which can be accessed at the Internet address: www.zar.edu.pl. The ZAR system differs from the existent solutions because it combines online practices with the face-to-face ones (diagnostic and educational games). It also allows to follow in a flexible way and shape the educational path of an adult, therefore in some areas, it is an innovative tool, offering functions which have not been used in other applications so far and the one integrating various solutions applied in competitive tools. ZAR provides its users with the possibility to use educational contents, development materials, etc. The assumptions of ZAR are based on the concept of real/ideal me by E. T. Higgins.  </p>