Archive - 13/10/2013

Tskhinval hosted the first International Innovation Forum «Alania open doors», organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of South Ossetia, together with the Academy of system analysis (Vladikavkaz) and SATA Group. The opening ceremony was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Republic, Head of the Department of Informatization of the Ministry and Education and Science of North Ossetia Alania Alan Salbiev, Advisor to the Chairman of the Government of North Ossetia Alania on Innovation Nelly Pukhaeva, teachers and heads of educational institutions, government officials and others.
The heads of the Russian company "Video Technology" briefed the Forum participants on the latest technologies in the field of education, a united educational network Dnevnik.ru, as well as laboratories of modern technologies and others.
At the beginning of the forum the participants were welcomed by the Minister of Education and Science of South Ossetia Marina Chibirova.
"I would like this first event of such level to be successful, productive, and, of course, not being the last," - said the Minister.
She has added that the current socio -economic changes actively affect the educational sector, and require "mobility and adequate response to the contemporary demands of society, changing stereotypes and traditional approaches."
"One of the priorities of a modern comprehensive secondary school is the introduction of new information technologies in the educational process - said Chibirova. - One of the main priorities of the sectoral programme for the development of education in South Ossetia for 2013-2017 is the development of information technologies."
On behalf of the Republic the Forum participants were welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia David Sanakoev.
"Such forums are very important as the integration process of the Russian Federation and South Ossetia continues, - the minister said. - And in this case, the integration processes taking place between the North and the South Ossetia, which I hope will be developed, will be effective, for the benefit of North and South Ossetia, for the benefit of our state, which is now strengthening and developing. "
According to the rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev, significant priority in the development of the university is an innovative approach, the growth of the innovation potential of the university.
"The core of substantive changes in the university becomes innovation, the introduction into the learning process of educational , scientific, industrial and communication technologies ", - said the rector.
Then the head of the united Russian educational network Dnevnik.ru Gabriel Levy said on the activities of the company.
"Today, we provide educational services in electronic form to educational institutions in 35 regions of Russia, with whom we have signed agreements - said Levy. - The signing of a similar agreement with South Ossetia and the subsequent transition of the schools to the technologies that we provide, perfectly illustrate, meet the mission of my company - to make education the most efficient and accessible to every participant of this process, for each schoolboy, teacher and parent."

In Tskhinval has been held a round table discussion on the subject "The sustainable development of the Republic of South Ossetia on the basis of innovation," where have been discussed the results of the International Innovation Forum «Alania open doors». The event was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of South Ossetia, together with the Academy of system analysis (Vladikavkaz) and SATA Group.
At the beginning of the round table the Minister of Education and Science of South Ossetia Marina Chibirova has noted that this forum is "a unique event."
"We witnessed a unique event for South Ossetia, and of course, each of us regards it as the first step of our entry into a unified information technology system - stressed Chibirova. - We have high hopes for this forum."
In turn, the head of the Information Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of North Ossetia Alan Salbiev noted the high interest of the citizens visiting the forum for innovative technologies and for the issues raised at the forum.
"In preparation for today's event for us it was obvious that the theme of innovation, development, has become overripe in South Ossetia - noted Salbiev. I'll be happy if today's event is the first step to be followed by further successful development. "
On the plans for the development of innovative technologies in the South- Ossetian State University told rector of South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev.
"We intend to publish our own newspaper in Ossetian and Russian languages, to create a video studio, planning to use digital technologies in all areas of the university."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic David Sanakoev has noted that using of innovation technologies in the Republic is irreversible.
"I want to thank all the organizers of the Forum for applying so much efforts and energy the forum to be held in Tskhinval, for introducing advanced technologies in the field of education," - said Sanakoev .
In turn, the head of the Russian company "Video Technology" Maxim Frolov also noted the fruitful work of the innovation forum.
" It was very interesting to listen to the questions, opinions of visitors of the forum - said Frolov. – I am very pleased with the interest of the citizens in innovative technologies. I wish there were more communication."
At the end of the round table Minister of Education and Science of South Ossetia Marina Chibirova and leader of the united Russian educational network Dnevnik.ru Gabriel Levy signed a Cooperation Agreement.