Results of online seminar “Developing functional literacy using artificial intelligence in computer science lessons”

On January 30, 2025, as part of the annual action plan, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held an online methodological seminar titled “Developing functional literacy using artificial intelligence in computer science lessons” for teachers of the Association of Computer Science. The goal of the seminar was to share experiences and disseminate best practices of O.V. Makiyenko, a teacher of computer science of Regional Specialized School Lyceum for Gifted Children in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region.  

The event was attended by the Chair of the Association of Computer Science of Teachers, methodologists of education departments, and teachers of computer science of the region.

During the seminar, O.V. Makiyenko shared her experience of using artificial intelligence in computer science lessons to enhance students’ functional literacy. The participants of the seminar noted that using AI in computer science lessons not only activates the cognitive activities of students, but also supports the development of their functional literacy. This is an essential skill in today’s world, where digital technologies play a key role.

Following the seminar, teachers received valuable methodological recommendations, which they can use in their practice. The participants emphasized the relevance and practical significance of the seminar’s topic, and also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share experiences and foster professional growth.

Such events contribute to the integration of innovative approaches into the educational process and enhance the education quality, which is particularly crucial in the era of digital transformation.