THE USE OF INNOVATIVE E-LEARNING TOOLS IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN CLUJ COUNTY, ROMANIA

This study aims to analyze the influence of previous experience with IT tools and access to these tools on the effectiveness and continued use of online platforms in Romanian technical education, particularly in Cluj County. It also evaluates the current use and adaptation to e-learning platforms post-pandemic. A questionnaire was administered to 79 teachers and 352 students from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and vocational schools in Cluj County. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including the t-test for comparing means. The results indicate a positive influence of previous experience with IT tools on the effectiveness of online learning. Access to IT tools has also had a positive impact on the utilization of online platforms. While online platforms continue to be utilized, there are significant reservations regarding their effectiveness for practical skills acquisition. The study suggests that a hybrid learning model combining online and traditional methods could maximize educational efficiency.