Name and Surname
Mikhail Bukhtoyarov

Affiliation
Siberian Federal University

Contact email
mikebukhtoyarov@gmail.com

Short Biography

Mikhail Bukhtoyarov is an associate professor at the Philosophy Department of Siberian Federal University, Russia. He earned his PhD in Social Philosophy in 2007 with his dissertation on the concept of the emerging global society. He also holds a MEd degree from Kent State University, USA. Mikhail developed multiple courses in Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Educational Technology. His research projects focus on the social implications of educational technology, the issues in digital philosophy, and various aspects of instructional technology and design for teaching philosophy.

Research abstract

In his research project Mikhail explores the concepts of ‘connectedness’ and ‘seamlessness’ in relation to the philosophy of education and philosophy of technology. His hypothesis is that seamless educational experience constructed by the ICT-driven educational systems has to be filled with intentional and unintentional interruptions and disruptions in order to support human agency.