Interdisciplinary Engineering Research Articles

Integration of a multi-directional wire arc additive manufacturing system with an automated process planning algorithm

With the increasing demand for high productivity and low cost, the advanced manufacturing system has become more complex. It is challenging to develop an advanced manufacturing system by engineers or researchers from manufacturing engineering disciplines. To combine knowledge and skills from two or more disciplines, interdisciplinary engineering (IDE), from industrial information integration, was carried out as a promising subject for further developing advanced manufacturing systems. Recently, Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology has attracted attention from industrial sectors due to its capability to fabricate medium-to-large scale components with low capital investment and high productivity. In addition, a variant of WAAM, called multi-directional WAAM techniques, has been developed for the direct fabrication of parts with overhanging features. The multi-directional approach can reduce the need for additional supporting structures, reducing (amongst other things) material costs, manufacturing time, and post-process machining requirements. Although the multi-directional WAAM has a great potential for practical industrial use, the process planning also becomes more complex for developing an automated system for industrial use. This paper presents a novel automated processing planning algorithm and integrates with the automated robot offline programming (AOLP) engine and WAAM hardware. The proposed system aims at planning the multi-directional WAAM process automatically. The process planning algorithm consists of four key modules relating to (a) robot motion planning, (b) initial collision processing, (c) layer sequence optimisation, and (d) weld torch pose adjustment. In the first stage, the required robot motions to deposit each layer are obtained through an AOLP engine. Then a collision matrix is generated to guide later steps of the planning process from these robot motions. After this, layer sequence optimisation is performed to eliminate collision between the robotic system and the part. If collision still exists, adjustments to the torch pose are made to avoid the remaining collision. The final chapter of this paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed system via a real-world case study, where a workpiece with overhanging features was fabricated.

From crossing chromosomes to crossing curricula – a biomimetic analogy for cross-disciplinary engineering curriculum planning

ABSTRACT Interdisciplinary engineering programs have many perceived benefits including developing broader skills and an ability to work with complex real-life problems. However, the development of interdisciplinary programs faces many challenges including how to balance breadth and depth, how to integrate interdisciplinary learning into existing studies and how to work across university structures. In the development work and in communicating interdisciplinarity, T-, Y- and Pi-shaped visualisations are often used. We develop an improved model by using biomimetic analogy from genetics to aid in interdisciplinary curriculum planning. We map analogies between how genes and chromosomes act in the evolution of species and how similar mechanisms can aid in evolving curricula. We identify threegenetic mechanisms to include interdisciplinarity in the curriculum: mutations as unplanned changes, DNA inserts as modular curriculum structures, and crossing chromosomes as cross-disciplinary programs. We use examples from two universities to detail how this analogy helps to reframe curriculum planning.

Elucidation of the mechanism of stereoscopic insufficiency and mental and physical fatigue caused by near vision - research and development on recovery methods

Increased exposure to video terminal display (VDT) devices is part of 21st century life, but the consequences of this are myopia and abnormal binocular single vision, which present as mental and physical fatigue. A collaborative team is investigating the mechanism underlying abnormal binocular single vision and developing a methodology for recovery. Associate Professor Satoshi Takahashi, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University, Japan, and the tem are looking into the interaction between binocular stereoscopic clues and monocular stereoscopic clues in binocular single vision. Their goal is to explore the effects on depth judgment and the researchers will use their findings to construct a training system that enables correct depth judgement in binocular single vision. This extensive research will involve conducting inspections on a large number of participants and developing effective methods for inspecting binocular stereoscopic function. This will lead to the development of a device that can easily diagnose the binocular stereoscopic function of the participants and enable early detection. Takahashi and the team will also explore training methods that can help individuals recover lost eye function and encourage behavioural changes that will reduce incidence of eye problems.

A critical review of metamaterial in wireless power transfer system

Wireless power transfer (WPT) is a promising charging method without physical contact for the electronic products energy supply. However, low transfer efficiency, short transmission distance, as well as the electromagnetic (EM) leakage are commonly main bottlenecks of the WPT technology in the practical applications. The electromagnetic metamaterials (EMMMs) used in WPT system have opened up a brand-new approach for better transfer properties and EM shielding. This paper is intended to provide an overview of the current studies and breakthroughs of the WPT system based on EMMMs. First, we demonstrate the fundamentals of the WPT based on the magnetic resonant coupling. Then, various key considerations of the EMMMs, such as working mechanisms, fabrications have been taken into accounted in detail. Moreover, the applications of EMMM in WPT systems are elaborated. Finally, the technical challenges in connection with working frequency and design miniaturization are investigated in this paper. This novel interdisciplinary technology shows important meanings on the extensive application of energy transmission in the future.

Resilience

Resilience of concrete structures was the main theme of the fib symposium 2020 in Shanghai, and in this editorial, I present some reflections from my online key-note lecture given at that occasion. I hope that these reflections can offer some food for thought on the future of the construction industry in general and of structural concrete in particular. Resilience stems from the Latin word resilio which means to jump back or to rebound from shocks which occur suddenly or more gradually. In the strict structural sense we can consider resilience of systems related to shock wise events such as explosions, earthquakes, fires, etc. which can be linked to robustness and redundancy. Resilience can also be considered with respect to the capacity of a system or society to resist climate change or pandemics. A further step is to look to the resilience of our society and the industry with respect to digitalization. We cannot deny the huge influence of digitalization on our daily life, characterized by a high degree of interconnectivity and information exchange at an amazingly high speed. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet. Of course, this IoT also offers some threats and cybersecurity has become a hot topic. Examples of the IoT are smart cities where traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital and communication technologies to support a city's resilience and sustainability. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen a rapid development in recent years, including machine learning and deep learning. In combination with drones appearing on the building sites and with embedded sensors, AI allows an optimized assessment and upgrading approach of existing structures. The implementation in industry of all these new evolutions is often called Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution. The COVID-19 pandemic has also a disruptive effect on the construction industry in the sense that transformations that were already taking place, will be accelerated. We will evolve to production systems that increasingly make use of modular components, automated manufacturing, robotics supported on-site execution and digital planning and production. All these trends will undoubtedly increase productivity as we experienced in the precast concrete industry. We also see Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality appearing on building sites resulting in a fully interactive 3D experience and thus improving the quality of the built environment. BIM allows to create a virtual model of a building that is made up of dynamic and intelligent virtual building components that contain information about their identity and geometry. The information stored in the BIM model can be extracted from it in various ways: in the form of plans, sections, 3D views, bill of quantities, estimates, space layouts, solar studies, etc. Worldwide we see applications of 3D printing, which allows full flexibility in defining the shape of concrete components and which can even be adapted to an optimized flow of forces, offering additional freedom in conceptual design. In the last decades, concrete evolved from a basic building material towards a tailor-made multi-component cementitious material with varying degrees of alternative binders. A full life cycle analysis results in eco-friendly green buildings within a broader sustainability concept. Without doubt, we live in a challenging era for the construction industry, or are there too many changes in a short time? Important is to look to these changes as an opportunity, to build in a more efficient and smart way: When the wind of change rises, some people build a screen and others a wind turbine. The COVID-19 pandemic also has drawn our attention to the societal impact of engineering. Interdisciplinary engineering approaches will gain more importance and even more important will be the interaction with the social sciences. Last but not least, we should also think about the future of our journal as a valuable source of information for fib members and the concrete world in general. How can we make our journal Structural Concrete resilient towards all new kinds of online solutions, social media networks, knowledge creation and updating from big data, etc.? Let me end these reflections by quoting Darwin: It is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent. It is the one most adaptive to change.

A Systematic Interdisciplinary Engineering and Technology Model Using Cutting-Edge Technologies for STEM Education

Contribution: A systematic interdisciplinary engineering and technology instructional model using cutting-edge technologies is proposed in this research. This model consists of four key components: 1) interdisciplinary collaboration; 2) hands-on projects; 3) real-world simulations; and 4) cutting-edge technologies. The model was designed to engage students in the real-world engineering projects and experience through the following activities: 1) performing the design, fabrication, and lab testing; 2) modeling and analyzing testing samples; 3) conducting on-site experiments; and 4) performing data processing and analysis. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Background:</i> Engineering programs are challenged by the rapid development of innovative technologies. To address this challenge, it is required to provide engineering graduates with “soft skills” for the capability of project management, especially the communication and collaboration among disciplines through university education. Therefore, it is desired to develop a systematic interdisciplinary engineering and technology educational strategy. Research questions: 1) is the proposed systematic interdisciplinary instructional model appropriate and feasible to be integrated into the engineering curriculum? 2) what were the students’ perceptions and experiences about the interdisciplinary model? 3) does the interdisciplinary model facilitate engineering students’ soft skills, such as interdisciplinary communication and collaboration? and 4) does the interdisciplinary model help to enhance engineering students’ real-world professional experience, develop design thinking and problem-solving skills, which will help them to transfer their learning experience from the classroom setting to the real-world setting? <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Methodology:</i> A systematic interdisciplinary engineering and technology model was developed, implemented, and evaluated. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Findings:</i> The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed systematic instructional model were validated by various data sources. The tested model is recommended for broader adaptation in various STEM disciplines.

66958 Team science training in an engineering design program improves psychological safety and self-efficacy within interdisciplinary teams

ABSTRACT IMPACT: This project successfully implemented a promising team science model by introducing and facilitating best practices to develop high functioning teams working to accelerate health innovations from bench to bedside. OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The goal of this project was to improve the team science knowledge, skills, and attitudes of interdisciplinary engineering students (undergraduate and graduate) who were partnered with health professionals to develop technical solutions to translational health challenges during a year-long Engineering Innovation in Health (EIH) program. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We adapted, implemented, and evaluated team science training content and approaches in the EIH program at the University of Washington (UW). EIH faculty and the UW Institute of Translational Health Sciences’ (ITHS) Team Science Core co-developed and delivered highly interactive team science training modules and evaluated their impact with biannual surveys. A student cohort was surveyed prior to the implementation of the team science trainings, which served as a baseline. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize student demographics and survey responses within and between years. Median and interquartile range of responses to Likert-type questions were calculated, and Mann-Whitney U Tests (independent samples Wilcoxin Rank Sum Tests) were used to test for differences within and between years. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: During both the baseline and the team training year, student demographics were similar in terms of gender and past experience working in teams. Team training during the first year of implementation was well-received. Post-implementation surveys of students demonstrated measurable improvement in team dynamics, communication, and effectiveness; including, students reporting higher levels of psychological safety and self-efficacy within their teams. Comparisons within the team training year and between the baseline and team training years identified numerous instances in which differences were statistically significant. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDINGS: Tailored team science training in an interdisciplinary EIH program was successful at improving psychological safety and self-efficacy among undergraduate and graduate students and offers a promising model for similar settings and audiences.

A review of bioremediation techniques for heavy metals pollution in soil

Heavy metals polluted soil caused by sewage irrigation, industrial pollution, pesticides and fertilizers, and atmospheric deposition have a harmful effect on the environment, which is difficult to completely eliminate and will threaten the ecological environment, food safety, and human health. The treatment of soil heavy metals and soil safe utilization have become the top priority of the treatment of industrial land and farmland soil. The existing main methods of soil heavy metals remediation include physical remediation, chemical remediation and biological remediation. With changes in governance scenarios and technological innovations, the joint application of interdisciplinary technologies has become an important development direction for soil heavy metals remediation. Especially in the treatment of heavy metals polluted farmland, the combined use of multiple technologies can further improve the safe utilization of farmland. In this paper, the main bioremediation techniques of heavy metals were summarized based on the domestic and foreign literatures in order to provide reference for further research in this field.

An integrated intelligent manufacturing model based on scheduling and reinforced learning algorithms

Using interdisciplinary technologies of Web 2.0, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Research, and Integrated Automatic Manufacturing, this model generates a plausible solution for online taking of laundry orders placed by hotels, accessing path planning through Baidu® external port for scheduling under integrated automatic manufacturing and scheduling architecture. Unlike conventional laundry, this process is transparent to the out-sourcing hotels. With APPs downloaded on their smart phones and order number assigned, the hotel quality control personnel could monitor the whole process in real time, tracking bagging and packing, routing in, scheduling and laundry, then routing back. The whole operation is transparent and efficiency is the name of the game. As a result, this innovative business model solves hotels’ dilemma and soothes contractors’ complaints at the same time. It offers not only the technical modules and infrastructures, but also the business appraisal process as well.

Interdisciplinary education of fermentation engineering graduates

Fermentation engineering is an industrial process that uses the transformation of microorganisms or other cells to produce a specific product in a specific bioreactor. Fermentation engineering has developed from an ancient food fermentation relying solely on experience accumulation to an important production mode of food, agriculture, medicine, chemical industry and other means of production and life. It has become a key technology to support the sustainable development of human beings, and is inseparable from the continuous progress of interdisciplinary technology. The interdisciplinary integration and the continuous upward movement of China's global industrial chain will inevitably put forward higher requirements for the cultivation of fermentation engineering composite talents in the new situation. In order to constantly improve the interdisciplinary fermentation engineering compound talent training system, in recent years, the research lab has been refining and improving the concept of talent training, and actively deepening the reform of talent training system. Systematic research and practice have been carried out around the aspects of training program, enrollment system, teacher background, subject setting, scientific research practice, evaluation system, etc., which has promoted the technological progress of fermentation engineering and related supporting industries, and contributed an important force to the transformation of China from a big fermentation country to a powerful fermentation country.

Трансформация юридического образования в условиях цифровизации, развития информационных технологий и LegalTech-проектов

The purpose of the article is the determination of the meaning and directions of the efficient use of information technology in the development of modern legal education. The methodology of the research carried out in this article consists in a complex review of present-day challenges and problems of legal education in the conditions of digitalization, widespread distribution of information technology and LegalTech projects based on analysis, deduction, formal legal and comparative methods. Conclusions. The author notes the great importance of the development, deployment and advancement of cutting edge computer educational system, changing the student training method (application of distant learning systems, interactive law teaching methods, application of presentation technology, use of inter-disciplinary technologies, modern methods of comparative legal studies, legal translation, etc.), development of clinical legal education with the use of information technology, teaching future lawyers the bases of coding, inter-disciplinary and inter-university cooperation against the background of the required transformation of legal education. The development of blockchain skills, LegalTech tools, controlled use of artificial intelligence within the statutory established limits seems the main direction of the transformation and improvement of the world’s legal education. Scientific and practical relevance. The carried out analysis of various aspects of the transformation of legal education in the conditions of digitalization, information technology and LegalTech project advancement is aimed at helping students, lecturers, curriculum developers to set up optimal educational processes with the use of information technology. Opinions on the use of information technology in the legal practice, implementation of LegalTech projects can be used by lawyers in practice.

Application of MCNP unstructured mesh in the design process of the ITER EC-UL M3 mirror

Finite element analysis (FEA) is widely used in engineering to accurately model physical systems. FEA enables multi-physics investigations to be undertaken efficiently and increases the cohesiveness of interdisciplinary engineering assessments. Thanks to the recent implementation of the FEA Unstructured Mesh capability (UM) into MCNP6, radiation transport is now able to contribute more effectively to such multi-physics investigations. Furthermore, the use of UM in MCNP allows complicated components to be modelled more accurately since it does not have the geometrical limitations of the alternate Constructive Solid Geometry method (CSG), leading to more accurate simulations and inherent results. The ITER Electron Cyclotron-Upper Launcher (EC-UL) M3 Mirror is a complex component currently under design that had required various engineering assessments that utilise FEA such as mechanical and thermohydraulic. Therefore, this neutronics assessment took advantage of the UM capability of MCNP6.2 to be consistent with the other assessments. The peak volumetric nuclear heating for this component was found to be 3.76 ± 22.0 % W/cm3 by this method. The total integral nuclear heating was found to be 6595.1 ± 0.6 W, an increase of 9.3 % on the previous design but with a slightly different deposition distribution. Crucially, the total integral nuclear heating of the CuCrZr reflector was determined to be 142.92 ± 0.07 W, a decrease of 69 % from the previous mirror design allowing the fulfilment of the mechanical code and standards.

Antimicrobial Activity of Nypa Fruticans (Nipa) Palm Starch and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnONps) in Textile: Solving the Scarcity Using Local Resources

Nanotechnology is an emerging interdisciplinary technology that has been booming in many areas during the recent decade. The application of nanoscale materials and structures, usually ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers (nm), is an emerging area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this work, Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles were prepared by wet chemical method using zinc nitrate and sodium hydroxide as precursors and Nypa fruticans (Nipa) starch as stabilizing agent. The antimicrobial property was found effective against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. It has a clear zone of inhibition against S. aureus and E. coli. The scanning electron micrograph exhibited that after several washings the cloth facemask coated with nipa starch and zinc oxide still adheres to the cloth.

Monitoring of Anthocyanins and Colour in Electrochemically Processed &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Hibiscus sabdariffa&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; Juice

The vital role of anthocyanins in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is now known to most consumers. The richness of anthocyanins in antioxidants, vitamin C, minerals, etc., provides Hibiscus juice with proven nutritional qualities. The health requirements of recent years have made food products with added preservatives or processed at high temperatures less popular, thus explaining the new orientations towards innovative and interdisciplinary technologies. Anthocyanins from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. are, however, sensitive to degradation factors such as temperature, light, enzymes and also oxygen. The instability of anthocyanins has long been a subject of research using classic techniques such as heat treatment, the results of which are often limited by the rapid degradation and above all the destruction of the nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the product. Oxygen dissolved in juices is so far treated by bubbling with an inert gas or by adding other molecules such as preservatives which can cause a lot of health damage. The electrochemical approach is a new stabilisation technique that reduces the dissolved oxygen in the juice, cold and without the addition of other molecules. The electrolysis of Hibiscus juice was carried out by noble electrodes (Platinum and Stainless Steel) with a well-characterised Time/Potential or Time/Intensity couple. The electroreduced samples and the control were then stored at 4°C, 25°C and 37°C for more than 6 months. Monitoring of anthocyanins in the first month, of the samples and the control, showed a significant difference of 10% between the electroreduced extract and the untreated control at 37°C, which had previously been problematic for the heat treatment and even for the other membrane techniques. Oxygen reduction on the platinum electrode/ECS allowed the retention of more than 10% of anthocyanins after 4 weeks of storage at 25°C and 37°C. At 4&degC, a significant difference of 5% between the electro-reduced Hibiscus juice and the control was maintained until the fifth month of storage with the 1/5 ratio (calyx/water). Non-significant losses in anthocyanin (10 mg/l), for the juice with reduced dissolved oxygen, were noted for the 1/5 and 1/15 ratios during the first month of storage at 4°C against 24 mg/l of significant losses for the 1/20 ratio. However, the untreated control showed significant losses for the ratios 1/20, 1/15 and 1/5. Oxygen dissolved in the juice therefore considerably degrades the anthocyanins of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. from the first month of storage at 4°C.

Brain-Computer Interface-Progress and Prospects

Since the advent of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), this technology has been significantly contributed modern society in many aspects such as medical and informational science. With further approaches in this interdisciplinary technology and based on current research, BCI is considered to be the potential solution to medical or surgical difficulties such as restoration of neurological function or motor abilities. In this article, the current state of BCI development in multiple platforms was briefly introduced. By organizing and analyzing laboratory data from the state-of-the-art BCI research, this article also illustrated the breakthrough on different BCI systems based on the lab data. The multitude of applications and contributions in medical science and engineering of both invasive and non-invasive systems were also discussed with the help of clinical data. Eventually, the potential and future attempts will be projected and inferred based on the present state of such connection in this article. After comparing and contrasting two types of interfaces and analysis, a conclusion could be made that invasive systems will eventually surpass noninvasive methods in more applications areas due to its preponderance of precise control.

Corrosion assessment of structural components using electro mechanical impedance

Rapid innovation in interdisciplinary technology emphasized the data acquisition system to evaluate the structural integrity by combining with advance sensing techniques. These smart sensors with impedance methodology has shown an excellent potential in assessing the structural health condition and provided an alternative to many sophisticated Non destructive monitoring systems. The sensitivity of electro mechanical impedance technique in detecting local incipient damages is enhanced with piezoelectric mechanism of lead zirconate titanate materials and with conductance signatures these materials can determine the dynamic variations in structural properties more effectively. In the present work numerical finite element analysis is conducted on simply supported RCC beam in Abaqus software with reinforcement subjected to corrosion in five stages with different reduction rates and coupled with piezoelectric transducers along the length to implement the impedance strategy. These surface bonded piezoelectric patches are electrically excited with an external voltage under specific frequency range to conduct linear perturbation harmonic analysis and the output conductance responses of healthy and corroded beams from different sensor locations are captured and compared. The peak shifting nature of signature pattern will serve as an indicator to diagnose the corrosion severity and propagation in structural components. The simulation results of proposed impedance technique showed the feasibility of employing piezoelectric materials to identify corrosion activity in structural members with electromechanical conductivity signatures.

THE STORY OF "ALPOMISH" IN ACADEMIC LYCEUM TRAINING ON THE BASIS OF INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES

The article describes the effective methods of teaching the epic"Alpomish" in academic lyceums on the basis of interdisciplinary integration technologies(history, geography, fine arts, media, audio-video, Internet) based on many years ofpractical experience.

Sustainable Chemistry – An Interdisciplinary Matrix Approach

Within the framework of green chemistry, the continuous development of new and advanced tools for sustainable synthesis is essential. For this, multi-facetted underlying demands pose inherent challenges to individual chemical disciplines. As a solution, both interdisciplinary technology screening and research can enhance the possibility for groundbreaking innovation. To illustrate the stages from discovery to the implementing of combined technologies, a SusChem matrix model is proposed inspired by natural product biosynthesis. The model describes a multi-dimensional and dynamic exploratory space where necessary interaction is exclusively provided and guided by sustainable themes.

Invited review: Machine learning for materials developments in metals additive manufacturing

Abstract In metals additive manufacturing (AM), materials and components are concurrently made in a single process as layers of metal are fabricated on top of each other in the near-final topology required for the end-use product. Consequently, tens to hundreds of materials and part design degrees of freedom must be simultaneously controlled and understood; hence, metals AM is a highly interdisciplinary technology that requires synchronized consideration of physics, chemistry, materials science, physical metallurgy, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The use of modern machine learning approaches to model these degrees of freedom can reduce the time and cost to elucidate the science of metals AM and to optimize the engineering of these complex, multidisciplinary processes. New machine learning techniques are not needed for most metals AM development; those used in other sects of materials science will also work for AM. Most prolifically, the density functional theory (DFT) community has used many of them since the early 2000s for evaluating numerous combinations of elements and crystal structures to discover new materials. This materials technologies-focused review introduces the basic mathematics and terminology of machine learning through the lens of metals AM, and then examines potential uses of machine learning to advance metals AM, highlighting the many parallels to previous efforts in materials science and manufacturing while also discussing new challenges and adaptations specific to metals AM.

Треугольник знаний «Внеурочная учебная деятельность и условия ее реализации в образовании»

The article shows the methodological problems of the organization of extracurricular activities of schoolchildren in the context of the “knowledge triangle” concept, which includes interconnections in the triad “education - science - innovation” in order to systemically transform the school of a new generation in the conditions of information postmodernism. The homework of schoolchildren is presented as an extracurricular independent activity of a schoolchild, undergoing significant changes due to a breakthrough in the educational process of technical and technological innovations. The prerequisites of a new vision of the problems of organization and management of educational activity (cognition) of schoolchildren and their consideration in the conditions of developing innovations are shown. Technological innovations in the form of new electronic equipment and interdisciplinary humanitarian technologies affect the updating of the content of subject courses, which, when introduced into the context of educational activity, change the forms of information transmission, the structure of its activity organization and assimilation. Understanding this problem implies the knowledge of the researcher about the features of the content, self-organization operations, the resulting communicative relationships and the features of the translation of educational material. An analysis of educational development trends shows the desire of world communities to integrate and form a new global information society based on fundamental knowledge, science, technology, high technology, allowing to achieve an increase in the pace of economic development and favorable social transformations.&#x0D; The factors of influence on the state of extracurricular work of schoolchildren, emerging didactic barriers in the real process of completing homework are considered. The views of domestic and foreign scientists on the problem of necessity and the abolition of homework are presented. The strategic guidelines of the organization of extracurricular activities are shown, designed to ensure the overcoming of negative influence factors through the development of instrumental-activity platforms, including digital ones, which provide rational forms of translation, perception, understanding and application of educational material.