Innovative Educational Technologies Research Articles

From Crisis to Insights: Leveraging Data Analytics to Shape Pandemic-Era Educational Technology Innovations

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the disruption of conventional education systems, which led to the adoption of digital and remote learning platforms. This revolutionary change uncovered the need for new approaches in the development of educational technology. This paper emphasizes the importance of data analytics during this time and provides a framework for how data can inform effective EdTech developments for teaching and learning. This study aims to understand how real-time data from learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and engagement metrics can offer valuable insights into students’ behaviors, learning styles, and academic difficulties. Such insights help educators, technologists, and policymakers develop adaptive learning solutions tailored to the different needs of students. Through the presentation of case studies and realworld examples, this paper explains how the use of data-driven innovations has led to enhanced student success, effective teaching practices, and the reduction of learning disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the paper critically discusses the ethical challenges that are linked to educational data analytics including privacy concerns, bias-free learning analytics, and ensuring there is equity in the provision of technology to learners. It also highlights the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and collaborative input of all stakeholders to ensure the development of ethical and more sustainable EdTech solutions.

Introduction to the SRL-S Rubric for Evaluation of Innovative Higher Educational Technology for Self-Regulated Learning

Abstract The integration of advanced learning analytics and data-mining technology into higher education has brought various opportunities and challenges, particularly in enhancing students' self-regulated learning (SRL) skills. Analyzing developed features for SRL support, it has become evident that SRL support is not a binary concept but rather a continuum, ranging from limited to advanced levels of SRL support. This article introduces the rubric, designed to evaluate the degree of self-regulated learning support available within technology enhanced learning environments. Following rubric design best practices, we took a multifaceted methodological approach to ensure rubric validity and reliability: consulting Zimmerman's theoretical model, comparing technological features distilled from empirical studies that demonstrated significant effectiveness, consulting SRL experts, and iterative development and feedback. Across three phases of SRL the rubrics describe evaluation criteria and in detail define performance levels (Limited, Moderate and Advance). By employing the rubric, educators and researchers can 1) gain insights into the extent of implemented SRL approaches, 2) further develop SRL support of learning environments, and 3) better support students on their journey towards becoming self-regulated learners. Finally, the reliability analysis demonstrated a high degree of agreement among different raters evaluating the same course, indicating that the rubric is a reliable tool for obtaining relevant evaluations of SRL support in higher education. We conclude by discussing the significance of the rubric in promoting self-regulated learning within the current pedagogical and technological landscape.

Editorial: “Are Technology Acceptance Models still fit for purpose?”

Technology acceptance research has been an important and fruitful research domain since the late 1980s. At the forefront has been the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and related models such as UTAUT. These models aim to explain and predict adoption of technology, so that adoption can be improved and decisions can be made regarding technology implementation. The predictor variables of adoption are Behavioural Intention (BI) and Actual Use (USE). The TAM defines two key determinants of BI, Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU, sometimes also abbreviated as PEU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU). Technology Acceptance Model based research has been applied to many different technologies, in different fields of use, in different cultural contexts and at different scales, globally and whilst being robust, the approach does have limitations. These call into question, to greater and lesser degrees, the validity of the findings and/or the usefulness of the model under certain contexts. This issue examines the debates surrounding these limitations under the umbrella question of “TAMs are they still fit for purpose?” The commentary article and book reviewed directly address these debates and the articles demonstrate how researchers are responding to the debates, exploring them in different contexts, at different scales and for different technologies. The editorial concludes by proposing future directions for the field to continue its evolution and remain as an effective and important tool in the understanding technology adoption in an age of frequent and rapid technological innovation in education.

Methods of promoting national musical culture in the process of higher education

This article highlights the importance, goals and objectives of promoting national musical culture in the higher education system. Methods of aesthetic and cultural education of students by integrating national musical culture into the educational process are analyzed. Also, effective approaches to promoting national musical values using interactive and innovative pedagogical technologies are considered. Best practices and modern methods for developing national musical culture and instilling it in students' minds are presented on an analytical basis. The article contains proposals and recommendations aimed at strengthening national musical culture in the higher education system.

Methodology for improving academic singing performance skills for music education students

This article analyzes effective methodological approaches aimed at improving the skills of academic singing performance for students of the music education department. The theoretical foundations of academic singing performance, its technical and creative aspects are covered in detail. The methodology pays special attention to the development of students' vocal technique, intonation accuracy and stage culture. In essence, this article highlights the possibilities of increasing the effectiveness of teaching through the use of innovative pedagogical technologies in the process of teaching academic singing. The results of the research serve to develop the creative activities of teachers and students.

Practical Exploration of Engineering-Based Training Equipment and Integration of Theory and Practice in Chemical Engineering Education

This paper mainly discusses the practical exploration of the training equipment and integration of theoretical and practical teaching of chemical engineering education, aiming to solve the problems existing in the current higher vocational chemical engineering education such as unreasonable curriculum, lack of innovation in teaching mode, unclear training objectives, and weak practical teaching links. The paper puts forward strategies such as course development based on the integration of practical teaching, course system construction based on vocational skill training, engineering design of practical training equipment based on post-vocational skills, and manufacturing of chemical engineering training equipment based on the enterprise work process, which is conducive to the realization of “combining practical with work” and provides systematic ideas and methods for the innovation and reform of chemical engineering education.

Improving Educational Standards with Advanced Information Systems

Introduction: The study presents the potential of improving the quality of education with the help of modern information technologies. Objectives: The article aims to analyse the potential of modern information systems to improve the quality of education. Methods: The study uses complementary general scientific theoretical methods, including analysis, synthesis and abstraction. Results: The study reveals the potential of innovative technologies and digitalisation in the context of innovative development of the educational space. The main components of innovative teaching technologies are highlighted. It is established that innovative directions for using digital technologies to form digital competence in the methodological and pedagogical work of an educational institution are concentrated in the formats of interactive learning, portal technologies, and immersive environments. It has been proved that diverse digital educational content, as a component of the information educational system, should be actively involved in the learning process to implement strategic directions for developing digital optimisation in the education system. It is substantiated that using information systems in the educational process increases students' motivation, stimulates the development of continuous self-education, diversifies learning and increases its effectiveness. Conclusions: The relevance of the digital optimisation of the education system is due to the need to increase intellectual potential and improve the quality of education at various levels. Best educational practices have significant potential in implementing information systems tools, guaranteeing adaptability and sustainable development of the educational environment.

Innovation in chemical engineering education with augmented reality

The teaching of Chemical Engineering is a potential area for the application of immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This study evaluated the impact of an educational experience using a 3D Heat Exchanger model on Instagram with Chemical Engineering students to understand how these technologies can enhance comprehension and learning. An experimental group of 37 volunteer students used their own mobile phones. The methodology included questionnaires with Likert scales to assess learning, the app experience, satisfaction, and educational usefulness. Results indicate that students are enthusiastic about incorporating AR into their learning and desire these innovations to extend to other academic areas. It was evident that AR has promising educational potential for teaching Chemical Engineering.

Socio-cultural aspects in the humanistic education of modern youth

The article examines the sociocultural strategic aspects of moral education of modern schoolchildren, based on innovative pedagogical technologies and aimed at shaping the personality on the basis of humanistic and universal values. Social institutions have a purposeful influence on personality development, through which social and cultural experience is reproduced in the individual's consciousness, behavior, and activities. As a result, moral character is formed, characterized by the individual's value-based attitude towards the world, oneself and others, nature, work, and education. These attitudes are grounded in values accepted by society, primarily universal ones. The dominant focus is on the formation of basic humanistic values. Thus, the article aims to prove the importance of the sociocultural aspects of humanistic education for modern schoolchildren and the formation of tolerant interpersonal relationships. Theoretical research methods used in the study include comprehensive, comparative, and retrospective analysis of the literature, along with various empirical methods. In the experimental work, a traditional approach was employed using control and experimental groups of respondents. Methods of mathematical statistics allowed to verify the reliability of the experimental research results. The practical significance of the research consists in the thorough analysis of the socio-cultural aspects of humanistic education, the application of theoretical principles and conclusions to specific scientific and methodological recommendations for the humanistic education of schoolchildren, and the development, testing, and implementation of innovative pedagogical technologies and active forms of educational work with secondary school students.

Application of Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Other Innovative Technologies in Healthcare Education (Nursing and Midwifery Specialties): Challenges and Strategies

This article focuses on enhancing the quality of training in nursing and midwifery specialties through the application of innovative technologies in education. The widespread integration of innovations into the education process creates expanding opportunities for the implementation of modern, sustainable, and technology-supported training methods. An innovative training system for nurses and midwives was developed and implemented over one academic year. The system incorporated educational video materials, serious games, problem-solving activities, and more. Additionally, the study explored the potential of leveraging artificial intelligence and virtual reality to enhance training effectiveness. Participants in the educational experiment were divided into an experimental group (who received additional training through innovative methods) and a control group (who underwent traditional training). Both groups underwent pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate their practical skills in injection techniques. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the acquisition of patient care skills when modern interactive technologies were integrated into the training process. Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of the obtained results. This research provides foundational methodological guidelines for researchers, educators, and curriculum developers interested in incorporating innovative interactive technologies into healthcare education.

Students’ vocal and performing culture development by means of educational innovative technologies

Importance. The modern educational system is focused on various types of activities, which is associated with the use of innovative technologies. Pedagogical technology is a set of psychological and pedagogical attitudes that determine a special set and arrangement of forms, methods, ways and techniques of teaching, educational means. The relevance of the problem of using innovative educational technologies to develop students’ vocal and performing culture is associated with the need for a harmonious combination of old and new teaching methods in order to ensure sustainable development and disclosure of the potential of young performers. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of the formation of students’ vocal and performing culture by means of educational innovative technologies.Materials and Methods. Scientific literature and educational resources are analyzed. Information is systematized and organizational and pedagogical conditions for innovative forms and techniques of teaching students vocal and performing culture are substantiated.Results and Discussion. Educational innovative technologies are the most promising to develop students’ vocal and performing culture if the curriculum contains new disciplines aimed at the latest research in the field of musical culture and vocal art; the use of interactive technologies, mobile apps and online-resources allows to create a flexible educational environment and creates access to more information and materials for studying vocal art; the application of virtual reality technologies allows to immerse in the musical composition and feel like a performer on stage.Conclusion. The process of developing students’ vocal and performing culture by means of educational innovative technologies is complex and multifaceted and requires a comprehensive approach. Simultaneous use of traditional and innovative approaches allows students to gain a complex comprehension of vocal art, develop creative abilities in theatre art, and adjust to contemporary conditions

Revolutionising Anatomy Education: The Current Role of Digital Technologies in Enhancing Anatomy Learning for Undergraduate Medical Students.

Anatomy education, which forms the cornerstone of today's medical education, has traditionally centered on cadaveric dissections and prosections as its core teaching methods. However, these methods present with challenges, including student anxiety, nausea, and limited cadaver availability. Recent advancements in digital technologies have led to the proliferation of innovative learning tools, introducing novel and transformative approaches to enhance anatomy education. While numerous studies explore the potential applications of innovative technologies in anatomy education, few studies have examined their current application in anatomy teaching for undergraduate medical students. This gap in the literature is significant, as understanding the usability and acceptance of digital tools in anatomy teaching is crucial for ensuring that students receive high-quality education. To address this, a comprehensive review was undertaken to explore the breadth of research activity in this field, exploring the integration of digital technologies in anatomy teaching. This review aimed to address the research question: "How are digital technologies currently being used in the delivery of anatomy teaching in undergraduate medical education?". A systematic search was performed across multiple databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science, with studies screened using Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation, Melbourne, Australia), a web-based software platform. Eligible studies were systematically reviewed and data extracted and organised, with findings presented graphically, accompanied by descriptive narratives. Our findings indicate that while innovative digital tools are increasingly being adopted, many medical schools continue to rely predominantly on traditional cadaver-based methods for anatomy teaching. Only a limited number of institutions have fully integrated digital technologies into their teaching practices. Additionally, traditional approaches, such as cadaveric dissections and prosections, remain the preferred choice among students for learning anatomy. A commonly reported limitation of digital tools is their difficulty in effectively conveying spatial relationships between anatomical structures, a critical component in anatomy learning. Despite this, recent studies have revealed that students and educators increasingly value multimodal approaches that combine traditional cadaver-based teaching methods with digital tools to enhance anatomy learning. This review provides valuable insights into how digital technology is currently being utilised in anatomy teaching for undergraduate medical students. We found that while various innovative pedagogical approaches have been adopted in anatomy teaching, traditional methods such as cadaveric dissections and prosections remain the most preferred by students. While digital technology is increasingly being used to complement anatomical education, modern anatomy teaching currently adopts an integrated and multimodal approach, utilising various pedagogical methods to enhance anatomy learning. It is therefore essential that educators recognise that no single pedagogical approach suits all students and a combination of various modalities is often required to meet diverse learning needs in anatomy teaching.

Innovative strategies and technologies in educational programs for sports officials: Improving the efficiency of training and competitiveness of the sports industry

Constant technological progress and societal changes present significant challenges to educational systems. Therefore, it is critically important to study strategies and methods to improve educational systems, implement cutting-edge technologies, update curricula, and evaluate the effectiveness of these changes. The rapid pace of technological development opens up new possibilities for education. Implementing state-of-the-art technologies can transform learning into a more interactive, accessible, and effective process. Additionally, changes in the economy and job market require educational systems to prepare a skilled workforce that meets modern requirements. Updating curricula and teaching methods can help prepare students for the challenges and opportunities presented by the job market. Researching and implementing innovative strategies and technologies in education is critical for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of preparing future generations and responding to present challenges. The article discusses improving educational systems in sports management, sports marketing, sports administration, and administration. The research emphasizes the importance of implementing state-of-the-art technologies in these areas and continuously updating curricula to meet modern requirements and job market needs. It also explores prospects for further development in the field and identifies ways to improve the professional training of sports professionals in the future. The article outlines directions that can contribute to the further development of the sports industry and enhance its international competitiveness.

ISSUES OF HARMONIZING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING MUSIC TEACHERS

This article discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of integrating national and international experiences in the process of training music teachers. The current situation in the education system of Uzbekistan is analyzed, and proposals and recommendations are developed based on the study of advanced practices of developed countries. Methods for improving the professional competence of music teachers in accordance with national values and international standards, as well as the effectiveness of using innovative pedagogical technologies, are shown. The study analyzes the importance of integrating national musical heritage and modern global trends in improving the quality of music education.

A Philosophical Understanding of the Arabic Language Acquisition Process in Early Childhood: A Philosophy of Language Perspective and its Implications for Teaching Methods

This research examines the application of philosophy of language in early childhood Arabic language acquisition, focusing on pragmatics, semantics, and hermeneutics. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, the research involved observations and interviews in three Raudhatul Athfal in Riau Islands. The results showed that the pragmatic approach that integrates real-life contexts, such as role-playing, is effective in improving communication skills. The semantic approach, through the introduction of real object-based vocabulary, strengthens children's understanding of meaning structures. Meanwhile, hermeneutics helps children internalise cultural and religious values through interactive stories and daily prayers. Although challenges such as lack of social environmental support and semantic complexity were encountered, great opportunities emerged through educational technology innovation and community collaboration. This research makes a theoretical contribution in the integration of philosophy of language with Arabic language teaching, as well as offering practical guidance for designing more effective and meaningful teaching methods.

CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING CHEMISTRY IN UKRAINE DURING WARTIME

The education sector, which is one of the most important aspects of public life, has undergone critical changes due to the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine. Educators and students have been forced to a rapid shift from traditional to digital learning methods. Chemical education has adapted to the new reality by using a number of digital platforms, virtual laboratories, and other IT tools for distant learning. These innovative educational technologies have become particularly useful in chemistry teaching, where interactive tools help replace hands-on experiments in wartime circumstances, where access to traditional laboratories is unsafe or impossible. However, the transition to digital learning in Ukraine during the current period not only has complexities on its own, but is also accompanied by significant challenges caused by war conditions, including power shortages, limited Internet access, and digital inequality, especially in war-torn and rural areas. The issues of digital literacy, content localization, cybersecurity, and students’ and educators’ psychological well-being present further complications. Developing and expanding access to relevant, localized chemistry educational content will be essential to closing the education gap and maintaining long-term sustainability. In the post-war period, it is appropriate to implement a blended learning model that combines digital tools with offline laboratories, which is critical for sustainable recovery, promoting community rebuilding, developing practical student skills, and the sustainability of the Ukrainian education system in general.

PIANO TEACHING METHODOLOGY: CURRENT ISSUES AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES

This article is devoted to analyzing the current problems in the methodology of piano teaching and recommending effective approaches to eliminate them. In piano education, the development of students' performance skills, the formation of musical thinking, and the realization of personal creative potential are of great importance. This article highlights the use of interactive and innovative teaching technologies in piano lessons, as well as the role of an individual approach, the importance of creative cooperation between the teacher and the student. At the same time, the main problems encountered in the process of piano teaching - issues of technique, motivation, and support for creative growth - are analyzed in detail. The methods proposed by the author are aimed at improving the modern music education system.

IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE SKILLS OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS ON THE DUTOR INSTRUMENT

This article highlights the role and importance of developing performance skills in the educational process of future music teachers using the dutor instrument. The specific methodological aspects of dutor performance, its pedagogical capabilities in the formation of creative skills are analyzed. The article also recommends effective methods for preserving the national cultural heritage and teaching it to the younger generation through the dutor instrument. Practical recommendations and the advantages of using innovative pedagogical technologies in scientific work are also indicated.

Regional differences and convergence of agricultural carbon efficiency in China: Embodying carbon sink effect

Exploring the distributional dynamics, regional differences, and convergence characteristics of China’s agricultural carbon efficiency (ACE) is significant for promoting the low-carbon agriculture development in China and mitigating global climate change. We incorporate agricultural carbon emissions and carbon sinks into the ACE accounting system, re-measure the ACE of China’s 31 provinces from 2000 to 2021, and focus on ACE’s dynamic evolution law, regional differences, and convergence mechanism in the three major grain functional areas. The study finds that: (1) Disregarding agricultural carbon sinks will lead to underestimating ACE. The overall ACE of the whole country and the three major grain functional areas shows an upward trend. The main grain-producing areas have the fastest growth in ACE, and the main grain-marketing areas have the highest average ACE levels. (2) The gap between groups in ACE in the three major grain functional areas has been narrowing, and hypervariable density contributes the most to the overall gap in ACE. (3) ACE suffers from σ-convergence, both absolute β-convergence and conditional β-convergence, at the national level and within the three major food functional regions. The impacts of urbanization level, aging of the rural labor force, farmers’ education level, agricultural science and technology innovation, regional industrial structure of agriculture, and agricultural disaster rate on ACE are regionally heterogeneous. (4) The convergence speed of ACE at the national level has increased significantly after the proposed carbon emissions trading pilot policy. We suggest strengthening the intra-regional balance and reducing the intra-regional ACE gap. Policymakers should accurately formulate and implement agricultural carbon efficiency improvement policies according to the convergence mechanisms of different regions. We should actively develop agricultural carbon trading products and give full play to their role in improving ACE.

ИННОВАЦИОННЫЕ МЕТОДЫ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДИСЦИПЛИНЕ «ПОЛИКЛИНИЧЕСКАЯ ТЕРАПИЯ»

The aim of the study: To share the experience of teaching the discipline "Outpatient therapy" using innovative technologies of the educational process. Materials and methods: In this article, the team of authors gives examples of innovative methods of educational activities and their impact on the motivation for the educational process of 6th-year students of the medical faculty of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Methodological approaches to conducting master classes, binary lectures and filming educational and educational films in the joint work of students and university teachers are presented in detail. Results and discussion: A master class is a form of training in which a student learns to think clinically, and in critical situations or complex diagnostic cases, make the most correct decisions in this case. Binary lectures are an opportunity to study the taught topic from the perspective of doctors of different specialties, which makes the disclosure of the material complete and multifaceted. Filming educational and training films is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their creative potential and consolidate their acquired knowledge by showing films in medical institutions of the city of Krasnoyarsk and for schoolchildren as part of career guidance work. Conclusion: Classical teaching methods, when the central link in the educational process is the teacher, and the student is a passive listener of the taught subject, are losing their relevance. They are being replaced by innovative teaching technologies, where the student is an active participant in acquiring new knowledge, which makes the educational process interesting and effective.