Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2025
28-29 April 2025
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Country: Croatia
Education: PhD or Doctorate
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education
Domain of Research: Communication, e-Business, e-Learning, e-Business, Educational Systems Design, e-Learning, e-Learning Organisational Issues, e-Learning Tools, Virtual Learning Environments
Biography: 2007 Doctorate PhD (social science; area: social pedagogy) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Department of Pedagogy, Croatia, Central Europe 1999 Master of science (area: behaviour disorders) Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Behaviour Disorders, University of Zagreb, Croatia 1996 Graduate Diploma (teacher of primary education) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Department of Pedagogical Science, Croatia RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Expert in quantitative methodology in social science (ie. SPSS, statistics, SAS). • Lecturer in diverse courses - undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies at the University of Zagreb. • Supervisor of a dozen masters and doctoral research students. • Reviewer of several international scientific journals • Oft-invited speaker at international scientific conferences. • Regularly writes for university and school textbooks and has written for the University Development Fund. Reviewer or member of editorial team: • International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE) • American Journal of Educational Research (http://www.sciepub.com/journal/education/EditorialBoard) • Journal of Modern Education Review (ISSN: 2155-7993); Academic Star Publishing Company, USA; http://www.academicstar.us • The Holistic Approach to Environment Journal- (http://www.cpo.hr) • Croatian Journal of Education (http://ed.ufzg.hr/ojs/index.php/CJOE) • Acta Ladertina Journal (http://www.unizd.hr) Invited lectures: • President of 3rd WORLD CONFERENCE on DESIGN, ARTS AND EDUCATION- DAE, 2 and 3 May, 2014, Dubrovnik, Croatia (http://www.artsedu.org/) • 5th International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research; School, Education and Learning for the Future, Zagreb (Croatia), 10-12.11.2011. • 4th International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research; 11th Days of Mate Demarin; Expectations, Achievements and Prospects in Theory and Practice of Early and Primary Education, Zagreb (Croatia), 11 to 13 October, 2010 • Sub-Regional Conference of the Countries from South East Europe: Quality Education For All Through Improving Teacher Training, Sofia, Bulgaria, 22 to 24 April, 2010- invited lecture (UNESCO) Lectures at scientific conferences: • 14th 'Days of Mate Demarin'; Contemporary Challenges to educational Theory and Practice, Topusko (Croatia), 29-30.5.2014. • 20th ‘Days of Psychiatrists’ Society of Nurses; Branding and Scientific Research in Nursing, Brijuni (Croatia), 28-31.5.2014. • The 1st International Conference ‘Research and Education Challenges towards the Future (ICRAE)’, Shkoder, 24-25 May 2013, organized by the Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Shkodra „ Luigj Gurakuqi”, Albania • OMEP. European Regional Meeting and Conference 2013; Play and playing in early childhood May 8 to 11, 2013. Zagreb, Croatia (http://www.omepuk.org.uk) • International Symposium; Education between Tradition and Modernity, Ohrid (Macedonia), 22 to24 September, 2011, Institute of Pedagogy, University ‘ss. cyril and methodius’ – Skopje; Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, Macedonia • Modern Methodological Aspects, Novi Sad, (Serbia), 23 to 24 September, 2010. • 12 International Conference on Inclusive Education in the Balkan Countries: Policy and Practice, Ohrid (Macedonia), 25 to 27 June, 2009. • 3th International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research; Curriculums of Early and Compulsory Education, Zadar (Croatia), 12 to 14 November, 2009. • 2th International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research; Zadar (Croatia), 13 to 15 November, 2008. • 1th International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research; Zadar (Croatia), 25 to 27 October, 2007. • International, Scientific Symposium, 65 Years Jubilee Institute and Modernity, Ohrid (Macedonia), 22 to 24 November, 2011. Published scientific articles in the past five years: (other published articles http://bib.irb.hr/lista-radova?autor=231642) • Kovacevic, T., Opic, S. (2014). Contribution of Traditional Games to the Quality of Students’ Relations and Frequency of Students' Association in Primary Education. Croatian Journal of Education, 16 (Sp.Ed. No.1), pp. 95-112. • Kovacevic, T., Opic, S. (2013). Traditional Games and Pupils’ Violent Behaviour in Elementary Education. In Aneta Barakoska (Ed.), Education between Tradition and Modernity (pp.74-80), Skopje : Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Pedagogy. (ISBN: 978-608-238-011-7). • Opic, S. (2013). Using Factor Analysis in Pedagogy. In Aneta Barakoska (Ed.), Education between Tradition and Modernity (pp.74-80), Skopje (Macedonia): Faculty of philosophy, Institute of Pedagogy (ISBN: 978-608-238-012-4). • Perišin, D., Opic, S. (2013). Connection Between Exposure to Internet Content and Violent Behavior Among Students. In Bushati, Josef (Ed.), Challenges toward the Future ICRAE (E book). Shkoder: Faculty of Education Science. • Bilic, V. Opic, S. (2013). Adolescent Gambling: the Role of Sex, some Family and School Factors. Školski Vjesnik, 62,4, pp.455-478. • Ðuranovic, M., Opic, S. (2013), Social Aggresion Among Students in Primary. Croatian Journal of Education, 15,3, pp.777-799. • Lokmic, M., Opic, S., Bilic, V. (2013). Violence against teachers- Rule or exception?. (IJCRSEE International Journal of Cognitive Research in science, engineering and education), 1(2) • Bilic, V., Opic, S. (2012). Differences in perception of social injustice and neo- liberalism in education between students of state and private universities. In Cynthia McDermott, J.; Alison, Kington; Maria, Matulcikova (Eds.), Paradigms and research of educational practice (pp 285-305). Los Angeles: Department of Education, Antioch University Los Angeles. • Opic, S., Galešev, V. (2012). Specifics of Applying Regression Analysis in Educational (Pedagogical) Research. In Maja Ljubetic; Smiljana Zrilic (Eds.), Culture as a field of pedagogical action: education, upbringing, curriculum (pp. 183-192), Zagreb: Croatian pedagogical society (ISBN: 978-953-99167-6-1). • Bilic, V., Opic, S. (2012). Some Correlates of Students' Internet Use. In Neven Hrvatic; Anita Klapan (Eds.), pedagogy and culture; theoretical and methodological definition of pedagogical science (pp. 89-99), Zagreb: Croatian pedagogical society. • Opic, S. (2012). Some Doubts about the Use of Factor Analysis in the Field of Research Education (Pedagogy). Školski vjesnik: casopis za pedagoška i školska pitanja (0037-654X) 61, 4, pp. 481-496. • Opic, S. (2011). Distribution normality testing in the studies of education and upbringing. Školski vjesnik: casopis za pedagoška i školska pitanja, 60, 2, pp.181-198. • Opic, S. Kudek-Miroševic, J. (2011). Treatment of Students with ADHD Syndrome in Regular Elementary Schools. Napredak, 152,1, pp.75-92. • Opic, S. (2011). Differences and specificity in the use of some post hoc tests in the analysis of variance (ANOVA). In Anka Jurcevic-Lozancic; Siniša Opic (Eds.), School, Education and Learning for the Future (pp. 37-46), Zagreb: Faculty of Teacher Education. • Golner, T., Opic, S. (2011). Some pedagogic aspects of absenteeism of the primary school students). In Anka Jurcevic-Lozancic; Siniša Opic (Eds.), School, Education and Learning for the Future (pp. 117-126), Zagreb: Faculty of Teacher Education. • Opic, S., Kudek-Miroševic, J. (2011). Treatment of Students with ADHD Syndrome in Regular Elementary Schools. Napredak, 152, 1, pp.75-92. Published scientific articles cont. • Kudek-Miroševic, J., Opic, S. (2010). Behaviours typical of ADHD. Odgojne znanosti 12,1, pp. 167-184. • Opic, S. (2010). The Curriculum of Modern Education- in Favor of School without Violence. In Annamaria Bene (Ed.), Modern Methodological Aspects (E book) Subotica: University of Novi Sad, Hungarian Language Teacher Training Faculty (ISBN: 978-86-87095-08-3). • Opic, S. (2010). Didactic peculiarities of alternative concepts of education in support of preventing behavioural disorders. In Rossitsa Penkova; Violeta Mircheva; Nikolina Tsvetkova (Eds.), Quality Education For All Through Improving Teacher Training (pp. 32-42). Sofia, Bulgaria: UNESCO, Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, Department of Information and In-service Training of Teachers (ISBN: 978-954-326-120-8). • Opic, S. (2010). Using Non-Parametric Tests in Education Research. In Anka Jurcevic Lozancic (Ed.), Expectations, Achievements and Prospects in Theory and Practice of Early and Primary Education (pp. 307-318), Zagreb: Faculty of Teacher Education. • Opic, S. (2010). A Possible Program for the Development of Social Competence of Pupils in Primary Education. Pedagogijska istraživanja, 7, 2, pp. 219-230. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, playing the piano, travelling, fishing, football and playing cards. PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: Use my expertise in managing student behaviours, research methodology (statistics, quantitative methodology and didactics in social science) to: • Secure a university teaching position • Undertake post-doctoral research PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Full-time associate professor April 2009 –today Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Department of Education Croatia, Central Europe ? Lecture in several courses at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. ? Subjects: o quantitative and qualitative methodology, o research methodology (social science), o didactic o behaviour disorders ? Mentor many students at masters and doctoral level. ? Undertake guest lectureships throughout Croatia including: 1. Faculty of Science (PMF), University of Zagreb graduate study; subjects: methodology in education research from 2012- until today 2. Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb graduate study; subjects: didactic from 2012- until today) 3. Academy of Music, University of Zagreb undergraduate study; subject: didactic from 2013- cont. 4. Faculty of Teacher Education in Gospic; University of Rijeka, Croatia graduate study; subjects: methodology in social science; from 2010-2011 5. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb Undergraduate study; subjects; statistics in pedagogy research from 2009- today 6. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Osijek Doctoral study; subject; statistics in pedagogy research 2013