MOBILE LEARNING: MOTIVATION, DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL SKILLS AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING

Abstract

The article considers the current problem of integrating mobile technologies into the modern educational environment, in particular for students of computer science specialties. Given the rapid development of digital technologies and their widespread distribution among students, research into the possibilities of using mobile applications to increase the effectiveness of learning is extremely important. Modern smartphones are highly productive and are capable of independently processing even the most “heavy” 3D content. Smartphone displays have a fairly high resolution. Almost every smartphone has sensors for determining the position of the device in space. The use of a mobile device, smartphone or tablet, as a basic element for the operation of a distance learning system is justified from the point of view of sufficient power of mobile processors. Such devices are not too expensive, and are available to the vast majority of students, which allows using such a system for distance learning of students outside of class time. The analysis of the experience of using mobile tools showed that only through the mass distribution of mobile Internet devices did technological conditions appear for their widespread implementation in the education system. The purpose of the article is to research and substantiate the effectiveness of using mobile applications in the educational process to increase student motivation, develop their digital skills, algorithmic thinking, and form 21st century competencies, especially in the context of computer science majors. To solve the tasks set, the following theoretical and experimental research methods were used: analysis of scientific, educational and methodological literature, search for modeling methods, analysis of applied mathematical packages and programming environments for implementing the created model. In the research process, a comprehensive approach was applied, which included: analysis of scientific literature on mobile learning and integration of technologies in education; generalization of experience in using mobile technologies in the educational process; theoretical substantiation of psychological and pedagogical aspects of the formation of algorithmic thinking using mobile tools; consideration of the possibilities of integrating mobile learning with a project approach; identification of the advantages and challenges of implementing mobile technologies in the educational process. Research results. The article substantiates the positive impact of using mobile applications on student motivation through interactivity, accessibility, individualization and gamification of learning. The effectiveness of integrating mobile learning into a project approach for the development of digital skills and algorithmic thinking is shown. The key psychological and pedagogical factors that influence the formation of algorithmic thinking using mobile technologies are identified. The possibilities of using mobile devices in STEM education are considered. The main challenges and limitations associated with the integration of mobile technologies into the educational process are outlined, and practical recommendations for their successful implementation are provided.