Innovative IT Technologies in Educational Activities and Ensuring Digital Security

Abstract

The article deals with the topical issues of using innovative information technologies in education to improve the quality of education, optimize the management of educational processes, increase the efficiency of teachers and staff of educational institutions. The research is devoted to analyzing the possibilities of using information technologies in educational activities and the main methods of ensuring digital security in this sphere. The main directions of research include consideration of the possibilities of using information technologies in educational activities, analysis of the used information systems in education, analysis of the directions and experience of using artificial intelligence in education, the main methods of ensuring information security in educational systems. The use of information technologies in the following directions of educational activity is considered: automation of administrative processes, organization of the educational process, interactive learning, transparency of management in an educational institution. The article analyzes the capabilities of such frequently used information systems in education as the system “1C: Education” for the management of educational activities and accounting of students' progress, the platform “Directum” - for electronic document management, Moodle - e-learning system. The following directions of using artificial intelligence in education are also considered: adaptive learning platforms, individual assistance to the participants of the educational process, automation of evaluation, prediction of future success and identification of the risk of failure in learning activities, creation of innovative educational materials. In analyzing the experience of using artificial intelligence in education, examples are given, each of which demonstrates the potential of neural networks to improve learning, feedback and management in education. The article explores areas of digital security such as data encryption, multi-factor authentication, the need for regular software updates, educating and raising cybersecurity awareness among students and staff, establishing strict policies for accessing data and systems, using backup and anti-virus programs, collaborating with security experts, and others. This helps create a multi-layered defense strategy, keeping both data and users safe in an educational environment. UDC: [004.056+004.78+004.8]:37.018.43; JEL: С88, D83, I2, М15, О3