Assessment of Master Thesis – Opponent
Study programme:Applied Informatics
Field of study:Information Systems Management Academic year:2020/2021
Master Thesis Topic:Impact of coronavirus on the role of digital communication platforms in higher education in Russia
Author’s name:Anton Astaev
Ac. Consultant’s Name:Ing. PhDr. Antonín Pavlíček, Ph.D.
Opponent:Ing. Lucie Böhmová, Ph.D.
Criterion Mark
(1–4)
1. Clarity and comprehensibility of the thesis topic and aims 1
2. The extent and relevance of the description of the current state of knowledge 2
3. The complexity of the thesis topic 3
4. Method adequeteness for solving the given issue, correctness of the choice and use 3
5. The extent, quality and precision of the result description 2
6. Relevance and correctness of the result discussion 3
7. Factual contribution of the thesis result 2
8. Information source relevance and citation correctness 2
9. Logical structure and cohesion among individual parts 1
10. Grammar, linguistic style, terminology and overall arrangement 1
Comments and Questions:
The master thesis focuses on the impact of coronavirus on digital technologies in higher education in Russia. This topic is very actual and interesting.
The main goals of the thesis were to analyze the value of digital technologies as a mechanism for teaching and to predict the potential and future development of digital technologies after the coronavirus in Russian.
Also, the next goal was to find out if there is any possibility to further universities transition to digital education permanently.
The theoretical research is based on solid literary sources. The author used current/ suitable sources.
The research is based on secondary and primary information from the surveys between Russian students.
The student used a comparative analysis of two time periods before quarantine and after it.
As the slightly negative side of the work, I find missing parts: limitations of the thesis and suggestions for further research.
The author fulfills the defined criteria for the master thesis and I recommend this final thesis for defense.
The thesis meets the main goals.
Questions: Describe your ideas about the possibility of further research. Does your thesis have any limitations?
Conclusion: The Master Thesis is recommended for the defence.
Suggested Grade: 2
Date: 01/06/2021 Ing. Lucie Böhmová, Ph.D.
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