Year XXXII, Issue 5s, 2024<<Archive>>
In this issue:
Еducаtion in thе Informаtion Sociеty
A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION
With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across all aspects of life, it has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in today's education. Recognizing this potential, an interdisciplinary team at the University of Ruse has...
University of Ruse; Artificial intelligence; AI; higher education; innovative comprehensive framework
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUSINESS – FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC AND MARKETING ASPECTS
The first quarter of the 21st century marked global engineering progress that surpassed even the wildest predictions of futurist researchers. The modern technological revolution has successfully rediscovered three supporting capital foundations, finding their...
аrtificial Intelligence; economic growth; global GDP
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
This article examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research (SR), with particular emphasis on its application in various aspects of the research process.AI is a tool that can significantly optimize the stages of the scientific process...
artificial intelligence; scientific automation; hypothesis generation; publication optimization; AI ethics; research challenges
RECENT TRENDS AND APPLICATIONS OF THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE EDUCATION
In the recent years, the use of artificial intelligence in the education domain has experienced a significant growth. The main reasons for this are the numerous innovative solutions, products and services, which are used not only in the educational processes,...
artificial intelligence; education; adaptive assessment; intelligent tutoring systems; robotic systems
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UTILIZING POPULAR INTELLIGENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN EDUCATION
Intelligent computer systems have indeed experienced rapid development in recent years. The penetration of artificial intelligence in almost all spheres will certainly change some professions. In the educational sphere for the use of the artificial intelligenc...
intelligent computer systems; artificial intelligence; digital competences; education
CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF TRAINING IN REMOTE VIRTUAL SUPERVISION IN SOCIAL WORK
The article aims to present a conceptual model of training in remote virtual supervision in social work. This model corresponds to the current trends of digital transformation and has high potential for application in higher education and training specialists...
supervision; social work; higher education; digitalization
EXPLORING THE APPLICABILITY OF LEVEL 1 (L1) BLOCKCHAINS IN E-LEARNING SYSTEMS
This paper presents a study on the applicability of blockchain technology in an e-learning system. The technical characteristics and operational costs of using blockchain technology were examined and evaluated to select the appropriate technology for a specifi...
blockchain; level 1 blockchain networks; e-learning systems; data security and protection
CHALLENGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORMS MIGRATION
The objective of this paper is to research challenges, including key factors in the process of transitioning from a long-term asynchronous distance learning platform to a new one with enriched functionality. The main issues for reaching the goal are related to...
distance learning platforms migration; student expectations; attitudes of lecturers
DIGITAL DISCRIMINATION RISKS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Digital discrimination is a form of discrimination that occurs in a digital environment or through the application of automated solutions, often based on artificial intelligence, which creates conditions for unfair, unethical, or simply different treatment bas...
digital discrimination; digital divide; higher education
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL AND MODULAR LEARNING MODELS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
The traditional approach to modern software engineering training often emphasizes theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the context of long-term courses, some lasting up to 2 academic terms. However, in recent years, the modular approach has been g...
software engineering; education; traditional approach; modular approach
OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES THROUGH 3D TECHNOLOGIES
The modern 3D technologies allow the development and visualization of three-dimensional objects and environments in the digital world, as well as the physical recreation of the digital contents through various specialized systems and solutions. The 3D technolo...
3D technologies; education, digital transformation; 3D scanning; 3D printing; 3D modelling; photogrammetry; virtual and augmented reality
THE DIGITAL GENERATION VS. CLOSED FORMS, HYPHENATED FORMS AND OPEN FORMS
The article presents the attitudes of two groups of students regarding the spelling (closed forms, hyphenated forms or open forms) of new words whose components (one or two) are words from the English language. The study not only tracks the basic knowledge of...
digital technologies; Generation Z; spelling, education
ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION VISUALIZATION APPROACHES BY COMBINATING TEXT AND IMAGES
The visualization of education and the digital presentation of the studied material are already an inseparable part of modern education. In the new innovative world, young people have online access to vast amounts of information, which in most cases is superfi...
infographics; visual language; experimental design; eye tracking
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT: THE NEW NORMAL
The publication comments on the use of information and communication technologies for students with special educational needs. The educational process also includes the digital environment, which is new for this age period, but extremely interesting and easily...
information and communication technologies; education; students; special educational needs; digital environment
BUILDING COMPETENCIES TO DEVELOP STEM LEARNING RESOURCES FOR FUTURE TEACHERS IN NATURAL SCIENCES
The article presents an approach to building pedagogical and digital competencies for developing STEM resources in future teachers from the Pedagogy of Physics and Informatics and Pedagogy of Mathematics and Informatics degree courses. It was provoked by the n...
STEM education; research approach; STEM resources
APPLICATION OF ZSPACE TECHNOLOGY IN THE DISCIPLINES OF THE STEM CYCLE
The innovative zSpace technology allows students to learn through holographic content and simulation experiments using Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). zSpace combines hardware, software, and learning content focused on various STEM disciplines. zSpace f...
VR; AR; STEM; technology; zSpace; education
EXPLORING NON-TRADITIONALAPPROACHES TO IMPROVING COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS OF THE DIGITAL GENERATION
Humor in the classroom has been the subject of analysis and research for decades, and there is hardly an educator who would deny that well-presented and thematically related humorous elements create a positive and intriguing atmosphere in the class and contrib...
motivation and engagement; improved communication; humor in the classroom; meme culture; students’ perceptions and attitude
TEACHERS' ADAPTATION TO CHANGES IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX WORLD THROUGH THE USE OF AI
In a rapidly changing world, the adaptation of educators to new challenges becomes critical. Our research within the framework of the research and technical program (grant No. BR21882260, funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Ed...
teachers' adaptation; AI in teaching; emotional AI; digital facilitator; professional network
ATTOSECOND LEARNING – A METAPHOR OF TODAY'S EDUCATION
Attosecond learning, illuminated through the prism of digitization, embodies the essence of innovation in education adapting to the rapidly changing digital world. Just as the attosecond symbolizes a brief but powerful moment in time capable of triggering sign...
аttosecond learning; аrtsteps platform; new education concepts
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES IN THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE PEDAGOGUES
The continuous advance of technologies and their implementation across all stages of education leads to the development and creation of a variety of digital resources that can be a useful part of contemporary education aiming to develop the digital competencie...
digital resources; music education; musical diagnostics
IDENTIFYING PLAYER TYPES IN THE CLASSROOM FOR EFFECTIVE GAMIFICATION
Gamification is a technique used to introduce the joyful nature of play into learning in order to promote student motivation. But in each class, they are different – in temperament, interests, approach to learning. What works for some does not work for others....
gamification; type of players; game elements; game mechanics; game rewards
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF AI AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE FOREIGN (ENGLISH) LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
The potential for using artificial intelligence (AI) systems in education (including foreign language teaching and learning) poses new demands on 21st century pre-service teachers who need to be prepared to integrate it successfully in their classrooms. The c...
Pre-service English language teachers; pre-service AI teacher training; attitude towards AI; readiness to implement AI technologies; AI-supported foreign language teaching and learning
DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF AUDIO AND VISUAL MICRO-RESOURCES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS THROUGH THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
The paper examines the possibilities of developing and applying additional educational resources through artificial intelligence systems. Microlearning is an effective teaching method in modern education that features concise audio and visual learning resource...
QR codes; artificial intelligence; digital competences; microresources; active learning; education
ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM MODELS OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES AUTOMATION
The current definition of the hardware-program implementation defining mathematical models for cognitive-process domains, in other words, announced as the trading-based name "Artificial Intelligence", could raise serious arguments. The main reason for this iss...
cognitive models; cognitive machine; cognitive process; cognitive automation; logical machine reactions
RESEARCH AND APPLICATION OF THE PDCA CYCLE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The Plan – Do – Check – Act (PDCA) cycle is the basis of the process approach applied in ISO management system standards. The experience gained in working with management systems and summarized in the author’s monograph have been creatively adapted and applied...
PDCA cycle; artificial intelligence (AI); management systems (MS); ISO/IEC 42001:2023
POSSIBILITIES FOR THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTIES
This paper is based on a study of the possibilities of using artificial intelligence systems in music education within the degree courses of “Preschool and primary education” and “Primary education and foreign languages.” It is known that in the process of mus...
music education; artificial intelligence; music generation systems; music education process; music disciplines; pedagogy