THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR EDUCATION AT PHILOSOPHICAL FACULTY, PALACKY UNIVERSITY IN OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC

Learning processes in contemporary society are influenced by the fact that we live in era of Information Technology. For communication between students and teachers we use unique ICT environments and tools. Linking ICT tools with effective education we can find high quality e-learning system. The paper deals with qualitative analysis of virtual environment focused on effective e-learning educational system which can be appropriately used in full time study and also in blended learning at the Philosophical Faculty, Palacq University in Olomouc (UP). The first part of the paper provides analysis of the available educational tools applicable to virtual environment at Philosophical Faculty, Palacq University in Olomouc. The following part describes the requirements defined in interviews by relevant stakeholders students and teachers from Philosophical Faculty, Palacky University in Olomouc. The conclusion offers recommendation of software and tools which are the most suitable for Philosophical Faculty, Palackji University and could be used in general educational process. We assume that the demand for quality e-learning system will continue to increase in importance and therefore it is necessary to provide an adequate ICT environment to enable user-friendly interface and tools.