With the Fourth Industrial, i.e. Digital Revolution, we have a chance to make up for lagging behind and catch up with more developed countries. This technological revolution will fundamentally change our lives, it is inevitable and unstoppable. Only winning societies choose to welcome changes, they do not shy away from them. The Serbian government believes that Serbia is ready to lead the entire region in changes that will follow and creation of new possibilities for all. The digitisation process will enhance the standard and quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Serbian citizens. Efficiency will be increased, costs will be reduced and new value will be created in almost all areas of life and work. The digitisation process is the most important catalyst of innovations, competitiveness and growth.
The introduction of the electronic grade book, which began as a pilot project during the 2017/18 school year, aims to provide a more objective and efficient system for recording students’ educational progress. The system offers significant benefits for both teachers and students.
One of the key advantages for teachers is that the electronic grade book automatically generates essential reports, eliminating the need for manual administrative tasks. This reduces the likelihood of errors, frees up time for teaching and facilitates timely responses to student needs.
The system ensures more objective assessments, as each teacher can only view the grades they have entered for their respective subject.
Parents also benefit from the system, gaining individual access to their child’s academic records via the internet.
The electronic grade book, officially called esDnevnik (an abbreviation of the Serbian term “elektronski sistem dnevnik” (electronic system grade book) allows parents to access the “moj.esDnevnik” portal. Schools issue accounts for parental access.
The digitalisation of education encompasses more than just the introduction of esDnevnik. It includes the adoption of digital textbooks, the integration of information technology in primary and secondary schools and the enhancement of teachers’ digital literacy.
Through a strategic approach and targeted training, the digital literacy of teachers has been significantly improved, ensuring the long-term sustainability of educational digitalisation efforts.