Outcomes of regional seminar “Developing students’ creative thinking in mathematics, physics and computer science using artificial intelligence”

On October 28, 2025, in accordance with its annual autumn vacation plan, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a regional seminar on the topic: “Developing students’ creative thinking in mathematics, physics and computer science using artificial intelligence”.

Secondary School No. 48 of Ust-Kamenogorsk city hosted the seminar. It was conducted in the Kazakh language. Over 30 teachers of mathematics, physics and computer science from secondary schools of the region participated in the seminar.

The goal of the seminar was to explore effective ways to develop students’ creative and critical thinking in natural sciences and mathematics using the capabilities of artificial intelligence.  

The seminar discussed strategies for integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process, focusing on how these tools can be effectively applied in mathematics, physics and computer science lessons in order to unlock students’ creative and critical thinking. The participants also addressed the effectiveness of AI in the educational process, its role in enhancing the research engagement of students and in improving digital competencies of teachers.

During the event, teachers of mathematics, physics and computer science of Secondary School No. 48 shared their own experiences. The teachers held workshops and training sessions using online platforms and digital resources such as Padlet, ChatGPT, Canva, GeoGebra, WolframAlpha, Google Earth, Google Forms, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, QuizWizard, AI and showcasing a variety of teaching methods and techniques.

Following the results of the seminar, the participants agreed that the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the education system is a crucial step toward nurturing a generation of students capable of thinking creatively, adapting to the demands of our society. As a result of the seminar, teachers received practical recommendations on implementing innovative teaching methods, effectively using digital resources and promoting students’ creative thinking. In the practical section, the participants presented examples of interactive tasks and AI-based digital tools, as well as shared their own methodological developments. The participants noted the practical value and content richness of the event, its relevance in the context of the digital transformation of the education system, emphasizing the usefulness of the presented materials for further application in professional activities.