Information And Cognitive Technologies. Modern Educational Trend

Abstract

Information technologies have become part and parcel of our lives and education. These technologies have conventionally been mastered as part of the general informatics curriculum and used in studying a broad gamut of subjects both in the middle and higher schools. However, the sphere of technology has recently been going through substantial changes affecting the field of education as well. Smart education and e-learning is the most critical focus area for development, with its potential under intensive study globally. The technological platform for this focus area is made up of information-and-cognitive technologies, which are converged cognitive and information technologies. The process of cognition always implies introduction of sign systems and giving those a certain meaning (activities involving signs and symbols, semiosis effect). It is information-and-cognitive technologies and information-and-cognitive tools (such as mental maps) that are turning into the main subject on the general informatics curriculum.The authors suggest a model of cognitive information technologies involved in the learning process as a part of the informatics curriculum.

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