DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL COMPETENCES OF PEDAGOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC-PEDAGOGICAL WORKERS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS

Abstract

The article considers the issue of developing digital competence among scientific and scientific-pedagogical professionals, considering the active integration of intellectual technologies into scientific and educational activities. It analyzes the use of artificial intelligence systems to increase the efficiency of professional activity, organize research processes, automate routine tasks, personalize learning, and integrate them into teachers' educational practice, with a particular focus on their impact on the content, forms, and effectiveness of the educational process. The focus is on the results of a questionnaire survey of teachers and pedagogical staff, which aimed to identify their level of awareness of, and attitude towards, using artificial intelligence tools. Most respondents recognize the potential of AI to optimize class preparation, personalize educational content, and increase student engagement. At the same time, a significant proportion of participants emphasize the risks, ranging from the loss of academic integrity to the reduction of students' cognitive independence. Inequalities in teachers' digital competence, a lack of methodological recommendations, and ethical dilemmas remain obstacles to the full implementation of AI in the educational process. Analyzing the responses enabled us to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of the digital transformation of educational activities, as well as the main areas in which artificial intelligence tools can be used to develop digital skills, particularly in data processing, scientific communication, digital security, and academic integrity. The article provides an overview of modern approaches to implementing artificial intelligence in education and science, outlining the prospects for further research in this area. The article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive institutional policy on the use of artificial intelligence.