CONFERENCE

DIGITAL EDUCATION

2024

Lecturers

The International Online Conference “Digital Education 2024” is organized by the Center for Educational Technologies Western Balkans in collaboration with partners for the fifth consecutive year.

We continue the tradition of gathering with the desire to exchange knowledge and experiences, to learn from examples of best practices, and to discover the most effective ways of connecting education and modern technologies.

Aleksandar Gligorijević

Position: Creativity, Collaboration, and Learning in a Minecraft Environment
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Aleksandar is the founder of Geek Area, a company that helps businesses digitalize and improve their operations through IT solutions. He also launched and manages SERB-CRAFT, the largest Minecraft server network in Serbia, which brings together over 2,500 players daily. From the very beginning, he has been actively involved with the organization “Nauči me” and has participated in all its projects. He has experience leading IT projects, particularly in education, mentoring, and digitalization. His skills include programming, project management, cybersecurity, web design, and the use of various digital tools. He enjoys working on projects that enhance education and business processes.

Aleksandar Gligorijević

Creativity, Collaboration, and Learning in a Minecraft Environment

Aleksandar is the founder of Geek Area, a company that helps businesses digitalize and improve their operations through IT solutions. He also launched and manages SERB-CRAFT, the largest Minecraft server network in Serbia, which brings together over 2,500 players daily. From the very beginning, he has been actively involved with the organization “Nauči me” and…

Bojana Mitričeski Anđelković

Position: Digital Herbarium
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Bojana Mitričeski Anđelković works as a geography teacher in a primary school and has extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities and special needs. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to enhancing teaching through innovative approaches, integrating digital technologies, and applying modern pedagogical methods that promote active learning and inclusivity. She has repeatedly presented examples of good practice at national and international levels, sharing her experience and results with colleagues across Serbia and Europe. Bojana has led workshops on the use of digital tools in teaching in Brussels, Ljubljana, Belgrade, Vidin, Warsaw, and Niš, demonstrating how technology can contribute to higher-quality and more creative education. She is a certified National Geographic Education teacher, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and an ambassador for the Scientix and EDU-ARCTIC networks, actively promoting the use of scientific and digital resources in education. Her professional mission is to inspire students to explore the world around them, develop critical thinking, and become responsible citizens who understand the importance of sustainable development.

Bojana Mitričeski Anđelković

Digital Herbarium

Bojana Mitričeski Anđelković works as a geography teacher in a primary school and has extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities and special needs. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to enhancing teaching through innovative approaches, integrating digital technologies, and applying modern pedagogical methods that promote active learning and inclusivity. She has repeatedly…

Dobrinka Kuzmanović

Position: How Young People in Serbia Use GenVI – Findings from the EU Kids Online Qualitative Study
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Dobrinka Kuzmanović is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology, holding a PhD in Psychological Sciences. Her research focuses on development and learning in formal educational contexts, digital literacy of students and staff in educational institutions, safe online behavior, digital well-being of youth, and related areas. She has gained extensive research experience through leading and participating in numerous national and international projects. She is the author of monographs, scientific articles, educational policy documents, training programs, and professional guides. Dobrinka has received numerous awards, including the Živorad Žiža Vasić Award for the popularization of contemporary psychology (2024), the Dragan Janjić Award for media literacy (2023), and the EdTech Western Balkan Awards for contributions to digital education (2021).

Dobrinka Kuzmanović

How Young People in Serbia Use GenVI – Findings from the EU Kids Online Qualitative Study

Dobrinka Kuzmanović is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology, holding a PhD in Psychological Sciences. Her research focuses on development and learning in formal educational contexts, digital literacy of students and staff in educational institutions, safe online behavior, digital well-being of youth, and related areas. She has gained extensive research…

Kristina Fratrović

Position: Atmospheric Measurements and Data Processing
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Kristina Fratrović earned her degree in Mathematics Engineering from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Zagreb. She works as a mathematics and computer science teacher at “Dubovac” Elementary School in Karlovac. She is the author of mathematics workbooks and a speaker at conferences in Croatia and internationally, where she presents her work with students in the STEM field.

Kristina Fratrović

Atmospheric Measurements and Data Processing

Kristina Fratrović earned her degree in Mathematics Engineering from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Zagreb. She works as a mathematics and computer science teacher at “Dubovac” Elementary School in Karlovac. She is the author of mathematics workbooks and a speaker at conferences in Croatia and internationally, where she presents her work with…

Marija Bukvić

Position: DigiEduHack Serbia
Categories: 2025 - Higher Education, 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Marija is a graduate philologist by profession and currently serves as the president of the organization “Nauči me”. She is the co-founder of a Serbian language school for foreigners and a teacher of piano and music theory. Communication is the connecting theme across all aspects of her work. She believes in the importance of lifelong learning and considers a modern, inclusive educational system to be key to social progress.

Marija Bukvić

DigiEduHack Serbia

Marija is a graduate philologist by profession and currently serves as the president of the organization “Nauči me”. She is the co-founder of a Serbian language school for foreigners and a teacher of piano and music theory. Communication is the connecting theme across all aspects of her work. She believes in the importance of lifelong…

Marina Panić

Position: What if...
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Marina Panić is a Serbian language and literature teacher with many years of classroom experience and active involvement in education digitalization projects. As a dedicated educator, she combines tradition with modern technologies, developing teaching materials, video lessons, and interactive content that foster creativity, curiosity, and a love for language learning.

Marina Panić

What if...

Marina Panić is a Serbian language and literature teacher with many years of classroom experience and active involvement in education digitalization projects. As a dedicated educator, she combines tradition with modern technologies, developing teaching materials, video lessons, and interactive content that foster creativity, curiosity, and a love for language learning.

Mia Sinobad

Position: Climate Cards for Kids – Traveling Through Time in Our Climate Vehicle
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Mia Sinobad is a primary school teacher with over ten years of experience at “17. oktobar” Primary School in Jagodina. In her conference presentation, she will demonstrate how students can creatively and engagingly explore their surroundings in the present and the past, as well as how climate change affects their lives and the entire planet.

Mia Sinobad

Climate Cards for Kids – Traveling Through Time in Our Climate Vehicle

Mia Sinobad is a primary school teacher with over ten years of experience at “17. oktobar” Primary School in Jagodina. In her conference presentation, she will demonstrate how students can creatively and engagingly explore their surroundings in the present and the past, as well as how climate change affects their lives and the entire planet.

Slađana Jović

Position: Digital Herbarium
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Slađana Jović has been teaching for over 25 years and delivers chemistry lessons in English as part of a bilingual education program. She has experience working with children with developmental disabilities and special needs, as well as with gifted students. She has led various workshops on the use of digital innovations in teaching at STEM conferences in Brussels, Warsaw, Ljubljana, and Belgrade. Slađana is actively involved as a seminar leader in the “Schools for the 21st Century” project on behalf of the British Council in Serbia and serves as an external collaborator for the Institute for Evaluation in Belgrade. She has held the title of Educational Advisor since 2020.

Slađana Jović

Digital Herbarium

Slađana Jović has been teaching for over 25 years and delivers chemistry lessons in English as part of a bilingual education program. She has experience working with children with developmental disabilities and special needs, as well as with gifted students. She has led various workshops on the use of digital innovations in teaching at STEM…

Snježana Marković-Zoraja

Position: Atmospheric Measurements and Data Processing
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Snježana Marković-Zoraja is a biology and chemistry teacher, graduated from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. She works as a biology and chemistry teacher at “Dubovac” Elementary School in Karlovac. She mentors students in national GLOBE chemistry competitions and is a speaker at national and international conferences. She serves as a coordinator or collaborator on various international projects, including ICSE and Erasmus.

Snježana Marković-Zoraja

Atmospheric Measurements and Data Processing

Snježana Marković-Zoraja is a biology and chemistry teacher, graduated from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. She works as a biology and chemistry teacher at “Dubovac” Elementary School in Karlovac. She mentors students in national GLOBE chemistry competitions and is a speaker at national and international conferences. She serves as a coordinator or collaborator…

Tijana Milošević

Position: How Young People in Serbia Use GenVI – Findings from the EU Kids Online Qualitative Study
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Tijana Milošević is a research associate at University College Dublin, Center for Digital Policy, holding a PhD in Communication Studies. Her research interests include digital communication among children and youth, online peer violence, and the rights of children and young people in digital environments. She also focuses on internet platformization, privacy and safety policies, the use of artificial intelligence in user protection, and the media representation of global issues. Tijana serves as the international coordinator for the EU Kids Online network and is the author of numerous articles published in reputable international journals. She has a rich research and academic career at internationally recognized universities.

Tijana Milošević

How Young People in Serbia Use GenVI – Findings from the EU Kids Online Qualitative Study

Tijana Milošević is a research associate at University College Dublin, Center for Digital Policy, holding a PhD in Communication Studies. Her research interests include digital communication among children and youth, online peer violence, and the rights of children and young people in digital environments. She also focuses on internet platformization, privacy and safety policies, the…

Zdravka Majkić

Position: From Curiosity to Knowledge: AI in the Service of Student Motivation
Categories: 2025 - Primary and Secondary Education

Zdravka Majkić is an English language teacher with many years of experience in both formal and non-formal education. In her school work, she collaborates with students of various ages and needs, including children following individualized education plans. Her professional focus is on inclusion, digitalization of education, and empowering students through innovative learning methods. She actively participates in international projects, particularly within the Erasmus+ program, where she conducts workshops and co-authors publications on inclusion, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary teaching approaches. She is the author and co-author of professional papers and teacher training seminars emphasizing the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in education. Her professional interests include digital education, language teaching methodology, development of teaching resources, and supporting teachers in enhancing their professional competencies. At conferences and training sessions, she eagerly shares practical experiences and promotes the idea that technology should serve as a tool for creating creative, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments.

Zdravka Majkić

From Curiosity to Knowledge: AI in the Service of Student Motivation

Zdravka Majkić is an English language teacher with many years of experience in both formal and non-formal education. In her school work, she collaborates with students of various ages and needs, including children following individualized education plans. Her professional focus is on inclusion, digitalization of education, and empowering students through innovative learning methods. She actively…