More efficient training of teachers of informatics using modern information-communication technology in Croatian Education and Teacher Training Agency

Education and Teacher Training Agency i s a public institution independent regarding its activities and management according to law. It is founded by Republic of Croatia, and seated in Zagreb. Its activities are normalized by Constitution and consider executing professional and advisory acts regarding education, in which an important role plays organizing and conducting training of educational workers and school principals. Because of complexity and specificity of content, educational methods and resources, special attention has to be given to training of informatics and computer science teachers. Intensive introduction of new IC technologies implies a demanding task of its proper use. Especially big expectations in the domain are represented by acquisition of digital competitions which is responsibility of educational system and its workers, who need the biggest support in their training. This paper is an overview of existing IS currently used in Agency and a more detail review of ICT usage in the system of teacher training. Question is raised will the introduction of modern information-communication technology advance and improve the system of teacher training, will it make it more efficient, and how can that be accomplished. Finally, there are given some propositions of possible solution of the problem.