Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Dr. Ivica Boticki
ivica.boticki@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 15th July, 1981
Nationality: Croatian
Sex: Male
CA RE ER PR O F IL E
Doctor of Computing with more than six years of experience in higher education, course
design, research and system design
Experience in course design and teaching both at pre-graduate and graduate university
levels
Research interest: new technologies and methods for enhancing learning (e.g. mobile,
contextual learning, LMSs etc.)
Participated in a cutting-edge research project in Singaporean schools (NRF Seamless
mobile learning project)
Participated in more than a dozen IT projects covering diverse topics such as e-learning,
nutrition planning and student information systems
Experience in all aspects of system development lifecycle (SDLC) ranging from analysis and
design to end-user support
Demonstrated team leadership, project management, analysis and presentation skills
Proactive self-starter with demonstrated personal responsibility, fast learning abilities,
ability to work under pressure, multitask and work in multidisciplinary teams
CA RE ER H IGH LIG HT S
Designed multiple innovative solutions for learning based on new technologies while working
on the Seamless learning project at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
These include FAO (a system for mathematics and English and Chinese language
collaborative learning with mobile devices), QuietCaptures (a methodological tool for
logging mobile learners’ experience) and ColInq (a mobile 2.0 learning system with
smartphones, web 2.0 and Google Maps)
Restructured, redeveloped and managed “Programming paradigms and languages”, a course
at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb with yearly
intake of 200 students. Facilitated transition from a purely didactic way of delivering course
to a more social. Student feedback through administered questionnaires was highly
favourable
Mentored and co-mentored more than 50 students on their seminars, undergraduate and
graduate thesis
Participated in both research and industry projects involving multidisciplinary teams
E DU CA T I O N
Postdoctoral research fellowship, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore (2009-2010)
PhD in computing, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb,
Croatia, Europe, 2009
o Thesis: Learning environment supported by mobile communication devices
Master of Computing, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb,
Croatia, Europe, 2004
o Thesis: Vehicle routing and navigation algorithms
W OR KI N G EX PE RI E NC E
Position: Lecturer and Researcher – University of Zagreb, Croatia, Europe Sep 2010 -
Was involved both in teaching and research activities at the University. Research efforts included
designing, evaluating, testing and implementing e-learning systems. Was assigned to teach
“Programming paradigms and languages”, an undergraduate course with intake of 200 students.
Additional teaching activities included mentoring undergraduate and graduate computer science
students (seminars, bachelor’s and master’s thesis).
Position: Research Fellow – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Worked as a research fellow at the Learning Sciences Laboratory, National Institute of Education,
Nanyang Technological University, on the Seamless Mobile Learning Project funded by the NRF,
Singapore. The project evaluated the potential of cutting-edge mobile technologies in both formal
and informal learning environments. Was a part of a multidisciplinary team implementing and
introducing innovative technologies into Singaporean schools. Main activities included ensuring good
quality design and integration of new technologies into curriculum and lesson plans. Designed
several systems for mobile learning: FAO (a system for mathematics and English and Chinese
language collaborative learning with mobile devices), QuietCaptures (a methodological tool for
logging mobile learners’ experience) and ColInq (a mobile 2.0 learning system with smartphones,
web 2.0 and Google Maps).
Position: Lecturer and Researcher – University of Zagreb, Croatia, Europe Feb 2009 – Jul
2009
Was involved both in teaching and research activities at the University. Research efforts included
designing, evaluating, testing and implementing e-learning systems. Was assigned to teach
“Programming paradigms and languages”, an undergraduate course with intake of 200 students.
Additional teaching activities included mentoring undergraduate and graduate computer science
students (seminars, bachelor’s and master’s thesis).
Position: Teaching and Research Assistant – University of Zagreb, Croatia Jan 2005 –
Feb 2009
Took part in multiple research projects and assisted in the preparation and teaching of various
engineering and computing courses. Research topics included computer supported collaborative
learning (CSCL), teaching methods in informatics, adaptive hypermedia web systems, mobile and
contextual learning etc. Worked as a teaching assistant on the following undergraduate courses:
“Programming”, “Programming and software engineering”, “Algorithms and data structures” and
“Programming paradigms and languages”. In addition to the research projects, was involved in
various industry projects ranging from designing a system for national army nutrition planning to
designing and implementing an intelligent web based search engine for legal entities, companies
and corporations.
Position: Software Designer – University of Zagreb, Croatia Apr 2004 –
Jan 2005
Throughout the period worked as a software designer. Designed several software solutions mainly
focused on education.
TEC H NI CA L S K ILL S
Database management systems: SQL Server, Informix, MySQL
Development tools: Visual Studio, MS SQL Server environment, Business Objects, Crystal
Reports, MS Access, Excel
Programming languages: C# (LINQ), C/C++, HTML, XML, T-SQL, Unix shell scripting,
functional languages (Haskell)
OT HE R
Languages: English (excellent), German (good), Croatian (native)
References will be provided upon request
Publication List
B O O K C HA PT ER
1. Boticki, I., Mornar, V., & Hoic-Bozic, N. (2009). Context - Awareness and Distributed Events
in Mobile Learning, in Architectures for Distributed and Complex M-Learning Systems:
Applying Intelligent Technologies: IGI Global publisher.
J OU R NA L PA P ER S
1. Looi, C.-K., & Boticki, I. (expected 2011). Supporting Mobile Collaborative Activities through
Scaffolded Flexible Grouping. Educational Technology & Society, -(-), -. (accepted for
publication)
2. Hoic-Bozic, N., Mornar, V., & Boticki, I. (2009). A Blended Learning Approach to Course
Design and Implementation. IEEE Transactions on Education, 52(1), 19-30.
3. Boticki, I., Budiscak, I., & Hoic-Bozic, N. (2009). A system architecture for a context – aware
blended mobile learning environment. Journal of Computing and Information Technology,
17(2), 165-175.
4. Boticki, I., Budiscak, I., & Hoic-Bozic, N. (2008). Module for online assessment in AHyCo
learning management system. Novi Sad Journal of Mathematics, 38(2), 115-131.
5. Hoic-Bozic, N., Mornar, V., & Boticki, I. (2008). Introducing adaptivity and collaborative
support into a Web-based LMS. Computing and informatics, 274 (4), 639-659.
6. Hoic-Bozic, N., Budiscak, I., & Boticki, I. (2008). Online assessment of programming
assignments in a learning management system AHyCo. Engineering Review, 28(1), 51-60.
J OU R NA L PA P ER S ( WO RK I N PR OGR E S S )
1. Boticki, I., et al. Quiet Captures: Logging student learning experiences on mobile devices.
Targeted journal: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.
2. Boticki, I., et al. ColInq: A system for contextual collaborative inquiry mobile learning:
Targeted journal: not yet decided.
CO N F ER E NC E PA P ER S
1. Boticki, I., & So, H.-J. (2010). A Mixed Method Approach to Quietly Capturing the Evidence
of Seamless Learning with Mobile Devices. Paper presented at the International Conference
on Learning Sciences 2010.
2. Boticki, I., Looi, C.-K., & Wong, L.-H. (2010). Doing collaboration and learning fractions with
mobile devices. Paper presented at the 14th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in
Education.
3. Boticki, I., Martin, S., Diaz, G., Sancristobal, E., Gil, R., Castro, M., et al. (2010). M2Learn
Open Framework: Developing Mobile Collaborative and Social Applications. Paper presented
at the Fourth International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services
and Technologies.
4. Martin, S., Boticki, I., Jacobs, G., Castro, M., & Peire, J. (2010). Work in Progress: Support
for Mobile Collaborative Learning Applications. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Frontiers
in Education (FIE) Conference.
5. Martin, S., Boticki, I., Jacobs, G., Castro, M., & Peire, J. (2010). M2Learn framework: How
to facilitate the development of mobile collaborative context-aware applications. Paper
presented at the 13th International Conference on Interactive Computer aided Learning.
6. Boticki, I., Andric, K., & Budiscak, I. (2008). Using mobile devices to entice the social
component of learning. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Interactive
Mobile and Computer Aided Learning, IMCL2008.
7. Boticki, I., & Milasinovic, B. (2008). Knowledge Assessment at the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering and Computing. Paper presented at the 30th International Conference on
Information Technology Interfaces
8. Boticki, I., Zokovic, D. P., & Nizetic, I. (2007). The analysis of student activity by the
automatic evaluation of programming assignments in an online learning environment. Paper
presented at the XXI International Symposium on Information, Communication and
Automation Technologies, ICAT 2007.
9. Boticki, I., Mornar, V., & Bozic, N. H. (2006). Introducing Location - Awareness into a
Learning Environment Supported by Mobile Devices. Paper presented at the 1st International
Conference on Virtual Learning.
10. Nebic, Z., Hoic-Bozic, N., & Boticki, I. (2006). Using educational portals and integration with
LMS. Paper presented at the 29th International Convention: Computers in Education MIPRO
2006.