The thesis paper analyzes the role of information systems developing the learning organization concept in the higher educational institutions‘ environment. On a basis of scientific literature analysis, a detailed research on a learning organization and analysis of concepts of information system are carried out, close communication between development of the concept of the learning organization and uses of information systems is emphasized. In the paper the information infrastructure of Klaipėda University is investigated, the information and data flows between departments of the university are analyzed. The paper offers work ways of development of the concepts of the learning organization inducing organizational double loop learning, cooperation and knowledge dispersion at the Klaipėda University. The given methodology is applied to the information system of Klaipėda University. In the thesis paper there are also offered directions of the learning organization‘s concept developing in the environment of higher educational institutions.

No / This study investigates an inclusive curriculum design based on student-centred approach. This proposed design approach has been applied to Open Channel Hydraulics module (CSE6008-A) at School of Engineering, University of Bradford, United Kingdom. This paper will introduce in step-by-step manner the full curriculum design and how the student-centred approach is being adapted in each step of the design. The required criteria will be designed based on learning outcomes design, curriculum organization, assessment strategies and student achievement evaluation. Besides, a key discussion will also be allocated for the inclusive practice that allows the vastly diverse student group to benefit from this approach, and a separate section will also be utilized to fully discuss this inclusive approach in the proposed curriculum design. This paper proposes a useful student-centred curriculum design concept, which is adaptable for different engineering modules.

In einer zunehmend digitalen und sich rasant verändernden Arbeitswelt, wird lebenslanges Lernen immer wichtiger für den beruflichen Erfolg (OECD, 2021). Technologische Entwicklungen und der Trend zum digitalen Lernen und Arbeiten, schaffen neue Möglichkeiten für die berufsbegleitende Weiterbildung.... Learning Companions (LCs), also digitale, natürlich-sprachige Agenten (Chatbots oder sprachbasierte Assistenten), die eine freundschaftsähnliche Beziehung zu ihrem menschlichen Nutzer aufbauen, stellen einen innovativen Lösungsansatz dar, um Menschen vielfältig, individualisiert sowie zeit- und ortsunabhängig beim Lernen zu unterstützen (Khosrawi-Rad et al., 2022). Da eine hohe Motivation einen positiven Effekt auf den Lernerfolg und dessen Nachhaltigkeit hat (Hawlitschek & Merkt, 2018), jedoch gleichzeitig, insbesondere im digitalen Raum ein großes Problemfeld darstellt (Limarutti et al., 2021), forcieren wir den Einsatz eines LCs in seiner Rolle als Motivator. [Aus Einleitung]