CURRENT STATE OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND SHORTCOMINGS: RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS AND PROSPECTIVE MODELS
Keywords:
EdTech, iSpring Suite, Kahoot, Quizizz, MyTest, SAMR model, Learning Analytics, gamification, digital divide, pedagogical design.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of software suites such as iSpring Suite, Kahoot, Quizizz, and MyTest, which are extensively utilized in contemporary educational processes, focusing on their didactic capabilities and pedagogical effectiveness. The study provides a critical examination of the impact of digital educational tools on student motivation and the degree of objectivity in knowledge assessment. Furthermore, scientifically grounded solutions to existing challenges in the field are proposed.
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