Outcomes of online seminar “Using digital technologies in mathematics, physics, computer science and extracurricular activities”
Computer-based learning and monitoring technologies are becoming the cornerstone of innovative educational technologies, enabling the implementation of individual learner requests, fostering personal development and increasing the accessibility of education while continuously enhancing qualifications.
On November 27, 2023, Orken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held an online seminar called “Using digital technologies in mathematics, physics, computer science and extracurricular activities” in order to analyze modern information technology tools operating on online services, mobile devices, and developing methodological guidelines to apply them while implementing innovative approaches in teaching mathematics, physics and computer science.
The following experts shared their work experiences:
- Svetlana Yu. Tinkova, headmaster of Regional Specialized Lyceum School for Children gifted in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, discussed “Modernization of Digital Environment of an Educational Organization”;
- Gulnaz O. Bairova, a teacher of computer science of Sh. Ualikhanov School Lyceum No. 3 of Education Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk city of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region. She introduced the seminar participants to the use of digital platforms in mathematics, physics, and computer science classes;
- Elena S. Klimenko, a teacher of computer science of Secondary Multidisciplinary School No. 37 of Education Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk city of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, demonstrated the application of artificial intelligence to optimize and streamline teaching;
- Nurzhan A. Kaiynbayeva, a teacher of mathematics and computer science of Trofim Klimenko Secondary School – Kindergarten Complex of Education Department of Ulan district of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, shared effective 4K teaching methods in mathematics and computer science lessons;
- Yuri B. Kotvitsky, a teacher of physics and robotics of Lyceum School No. 1 of Education Department of Ridder town of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, acquainted teachers with the use of interactive applications of artificial intelligence in physics and computer science lessons;
- Svetlana F. Samoilova, deputy headmaster for informatization of Regional Specialized Lyceum School for Children Gifted in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, discussed “Using digital resources in mathematics lessons”;
- Ivan Semenyuk, a teacher of computer science of October Secondary School of Education Department of Altai district of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, showed how the use of digital technologies can motivate school students to engage in research activities.
The seminar participants agreed that the application of digital technologies in the learning process enables to individualize the educational process in accordance with the personal characteristics and needs of learners, to organize learning materials based on various educational methods, and to enhance visual perception and facilitate the acquirement of educational material, as well as to promote the cognitive activities of school students.
During feedback, the participants highlighted the relevance and practical significance of the seminar’s topic and received methodological recommendations for further use them in their practice.
The event was attended by: methodologists of district/city education departments, leaders of the associations, teachers of mathematics, physics, computer science of secondary schools of the region.