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• ITMO.EduStars Winner Dmitry Sinev on Mythological Aspect of Teaching and Memes in Classroom

  Although Dmitry Sinev studies laser thermochemistry and develops various methods for recording functional elements, he sees himself primarily as a lecturer. Back when he was doing his Master’s degree, he began educating school students about lasers, optical technologies, and their applications. Then, as a PhD student, he taught classes at the university. Dmitry believes that learning is not a race for the best scores but a search for meanings and also sees memes as a great way to help students understand complex topics. In this article, the lecturer speaks about what teachers and wizards have in common and how teachers can motivate students to think outside the box. 

  27.05.2022

• ITMO Open Education Conference: Alternative Formats, Fundamental Skills, and Rap Battles

  On May 20, ITMO once again challenged stereotypes about education one more time, when it welcomed edtech experts, entrepreneurs, and lecturers at the Open Education conference to discuss the future of universities. Participants of this full-blown educational rave could visit workshops and lectures, cheer on rap battles, and even record a podcast. Here are the highlights of the event.

  24.05.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner and ICPC Star Coach Andrey Stankevich on Finding His Calling

  Andrey Stankevich got into programming when he was still in school; in the 90s, before he even had his own computer, he already read computer science books and took computer classes. As a student at ITMO, he twice became the winner of ICPC, the world’s most prestigious programming competition. After graduating and becoming a lecturer, he took up coaching. Under his leadership, ITMO University’s team became the world’s only seven-time ICPC champion. We spoke to Andrey to find out about the differences between academic teaching and coaching, getting students to engage with complex topics, and why teaching is more than a vocation.

  18.04.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Ilya Livshits: An Engineer Is Someone Who Lives Honestly

  Ilya Livshits has been working in the fields of automation, audit, and development of state and private information systems for about 25 years. By chance, he also entered the world of science and education – thanks to meeting a professor on a train and arguing with the dissertation council. Now Ilya Livshits is a professor at ITMO and last year, he won the ITMO.EduStars contest. He shared some insights into various approaches to teaching and the nature of engineering with ITMO.NEWS.

  25.03.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Artem Beresnev: The Best Thing About Teaching is Opening up New Horizons for Students

  Artem Beresnev is a qualified engineer and teacher who has successfully managed to combine IT projects and teaching throughout his entire career. After graduating from ITMO, Artem has decided to stay at his alma mater. For over 20 years now, he has been training students in telecommunication systems, systems administration, and other IT-related fields at ITMO. Last year, the lecturer received an award for his achievements in education. In this article, Artem speaks about cultural differences in the classroom, as well as explains what teachers and farmers have in common and how professional contests can help educators combat burnout.

  23.03.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Yulia Artemenkova on How to Make Learning English a Habit

  Yulia Artemenkova fell in love with English when she was a kid. Years later, she decided to follow her passion and started teaching English at school. Having over 20 years of experience under her belt, Yulia continued to improve her skills and received her DELTA certificate. Today, Yulia not only teaches students but also runs professional development projects for English teachers at ITMO. Last year, she was named among the university’s top lecturers and received an award for her achievements in education. In this article, Yulia shares her advice on how to find a job you love and make English a part of your life.

  21.03.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Natalia Gorlushkina on Teaching and Friendship With Students

  Natalia Gorlushkina comes from a family of professionals in optics: almost all of her relatives studied and worked in this field. She graduated from LIFMO (now ITMO University) and worked at a lab, but then decided to become a lecturer. Having worked for over 30 years in this profession, she taught many generations of students, received several awards, and last year, won ITMO.EduStars. We asked her to share what it was like to change her specialization, how to become friends with students, and why for her, the university feels like home.

  15.03.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Olga Smirnova: Building a Culture of Error is Beyond Important For Students

  Having her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in philology, Olga Smirnova decided to change things up and get a job at a technical university. 2022 marked the third year since Olga joined ITMO.Family as an English teacher and last year, she was named among the university’s best lecturers. In this article, Olga speaks about the differences between teaching English to students of technical vs humanitarian fields and shares her tips on how to motivate them to study a foreign language.

  22.02.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Anastasia Bulygina on Making Lectures Cooler Than YouTube

  The marketing expert Anastasia Bulygina started teaching when she was a final-year Bachelor’s student in her hometown Lipetsk. Her desire to learn and grow professionally brought her to ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations where she then сontinued her career as a lecturer. Last year, Anastasia became one of the university’s top lecturers and received an award for her achievements in education. In this article, Anastasia speaks about how TikTok videos can help students make successful presentations and explains why games are a great way to connect with your students.

  18.02.2022

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Daria Martynova: Professionals Today Must Be Well-Rounded, Not Narrowly Specialized

  Daria Martynova is an art historian. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s from St. Petersburg State University and spent a year in China studying the languages and art of East Asia. Daria currently teaches three courses at ITMO University: Modern and Contemprorary Art, History of Western European and Russian Culture, and Navigating St. Petersburg's Culture. Last year, she won an ITMO.EduStars award as one of the university’s top lecturers. We asked Daria why tech majors should learn art history and how medical humanities can assist healthcare specialists.

  09.02.2022