Journal of Education, Technology and Computer Science nr 6(36)2025

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Utilization of Statistical Methods in Educational Research
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Rudolf, Ladislav; Barot, Tomáš
Statistical methods play a key role in educational research. This paper focuses on the signifiance and application of statistical methods in educational research, demonstrating how these methods can be used to examine the effectiveness of different teaching methods, evaluate educational interventions, and identify factors influencing learning. Basic statistical procedures, such as statistics, correlations, regression analyses, t-tests, and statistical hypotheses are discussed. The paper also highlights common errors in the use of statistical methods and stresses the importance of carefully selecting appropriate statistical tools. The aim is to provide educators and researchers with a practical overview.
Modern Requirements for the Training of Scientific Personnel in Environmental Specialties Within the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Drebot, Оksana; Sakharnatska, Liudmyla; Tymoshenko, Liudmyla; Hadzalo, Andrii
The article presents an analysis of the current state of training scientific and academic staff by Ukrainian higher education institutions and research establishments during the special period of Ukraine’s gaining independence, in particular at the Institute of Agroecology and Environmental Management of NAAS. It is emphasized that as early as 1999 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Regulation on the training of academic and scientific staff, and starting from 2016 the training of academic and scientific personnel in Ukraine has been reformed in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna Agreement. The authors emphasize that ensuring a healthy lifestyle and quality education is one of the key goals of the UN Sustainable Development Summit and requires an integrated approach and the provision of quality education that will foster the development of life competencies, strengthen health, and improve the quality of life of all members of society. The functions of quality assurance in education are performed by the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, which has gone through its own path of formation and reform and has incorporated in its activities the best practices of Western agencies, including lessons learned from correcting previous mistakes.
Motivation and Preferences of Primary School Teachers in the Field of Continuing Education
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Lukáčová, Danka; Hyneková, Hilda
The article focuses on the opinions of primary school teachers teaching the subject of Practical Education: on the offer, motivation, and preferences in the field of further education. The main objective was to find out in which topics and forms teachers would need to innovate their knowledge. The data were obtained using an electronic questionnaire, which was sent to 1,186 primary schools and completed by 196 teachers from all over Slovakia. The results showed that while teachers perceive the courses offered by state institutions as partially sufficient, they consider the courses offered by other educational institutions to be more attractive and suitable. Their main motivation for education is an internal need and desire for self-development, followed by the possibility of salary advancement. Teachers prefer innovative and refresher training, which is delivered remotely using online workshops. Conversely, they are least interested in traditional lectures and conferences. In terms of content, they are most interested in acquiring new knowledge, innovative methods, and practical skills.
Comparison of Subjects and Methods of Assessing Knowledge at Universities in Poland and Italy Based on the Preschool and Early School Education Program at the University of Rzeszów and the Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Pera, Natalia
This article compares early childhood education teacher training systems in Poland and Italy, based on the University of Rzeszów and Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples. The aim is to examine whether specific solutions used at the Italian university could be introduced into the Polish programme and among Polish students. The research addressed students’ opinions on mandatory and optional courses and preferred methods of knowledge assessment. The study employed a diagnostic survey method using an interview questionnaire. The results of the survey show students’ preference for facultative subjects over mandatory subjects, and projects and multimedia presentations as favoured types of knowledge assessment. The findings indicate a need for improvement and further reflection on the preschool and primary education study programme.
“Multitasking” and Its Impact on Students from Teachers’ Perspective
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Armakolas, Stefanos; Theodoropoulou, Niki
The demanding pace of modern society pushes us to multitask in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. A key open question is whether multitasking is effective? Numerous studies have demonstrated the effects of “multitasking” on a psychological, cognitive and socio-emotional level. The results showed that students who engage in multitasking more often while completing their schoolwork tend to have lower academic performance. In addition, it was shown that multitasking is positively correlated with increased procrastination.
General Computing Using CUDA Technology on NVIDIA GPU
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Dymora, Paweł; Mazurek, Mirosław
The article presents a detailed analysis of the computing capabilities of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) using NVIDIA Compute Unified Device Architecture (NVIDIA CUDA) compared to traditional sequential computing methods. For this purpose, an application implementing the Gaussian blur algorithm was developed. Then, an implementation of the problem was created in the form of a program. The next step presented the methodology of conducting a study comparing the efficiency of solving the problem with several test configurations. Then, research was carried out during which the data obtained in the form of program implementation times were collected. This paper aims to evaluate the computational capabilities of the GPU using NVIDIA CUDA compared to traditional sequential computing methods. The comparison was made through a developed application that implements the Gaussian fuzzy algorithm. The article can serve as a valuable educational resource for teaching parallel programming and algorithm optimization using GPU and CUDA technologies. The conducted analysis also provides a strong example of an educational project that combines algorithm theory with practical application in the context of improving computational performance.
Performance Evaluation of Selected Containerization Methods in Web Services Applications
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Dymora, Paweł; Mazurek, Mirosław
This paper evaluates the performance of selected containerization methods. As part of the re-search, infrastructure was created using Google Cloud public cloud, and then load tests were conducted for each containerization method using Apache JMeter. The study has shown that choosing the right containerization method depends on the service to be implemented. It was demonstrated that the highest performance was achieved by combining Podman with Docker. An example implementation and performance of Kubernetes technology, together with Docker and autoscaling using Google Cloud, was demonstrated. The project demonstrates high educational value by combining theory with practice through cloud-based infrastructure testing using Google Cloud and Apache JMeter. It helps learners understand container behavior under load, resource usage, and orchestration techniques. Additionally, the study emphasizes critical decision-making in selecting appropriate technologies based on specific service requirements. It serves as a practical teaching tool for IT and computer science education, offering insights into real-world DevOps workflows, scalability strategies, and performance optimization.
Possibilities of Applying FreeCAD in Teaching the Technology Subject
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Litecká, Juliána; Mitaľová, Zuzana
The use of CAD systems is currently one of the common educational problems. Their use in the field of technical education can now be considered non-compliant, especially at higher secondary education at vocational technical schools and universities. Their application is also important in primary school and it is necessary to distinguish the difficulty and availability of the program for the school. The FreeCAD is also available for a complex CAD system usable for the needs of tech-nology teachers at lower secondary education. This paper deals with the possibilities of its use in the creation of working ideas.
Digital Technologies in School – Opportunity or Threat? An Analysis of the Phenomenon in the Opinion of Pedagogy Students
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Mazur, Zuzanna; Ortyl, Julia
This article summarizes the opportunities and threats arising from the use of digital technologies in schools. It sheds light on their proper application in the education system, supporting young people in their transition into the modern world. It also demonstrates how inappropriate and excessive use of mass media can have lasting negative consequences, significantly undermining the potential for integrating them in a way that supports student development. The goal is to adapt the stimuli that naturally reach students and maintain the process of proper socialization while simultaneously integrating modern opportunities that offer a wide range of educational opportunities.
Cultural Reflections on the use of Technology in Education in the Case of Serbia: Does National Culture Limit the Expansion of Digital Education?
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Vemić Đurković, Jelena; Nikolić, Sanja; Hilčenko, Slavoljub
Intensive changes in the implementation of information and communication technology in education bring numerous opportunities for learning. Although current discussions on the potential of digital education within academic and expert circles tend to support the thesis that it will take precedence over traditional forms of education, its development and expansion are influenced by various factors—one of the most significant being national culture. The primary aim of this paper is to explore the issue of further development and use of digital technology in education from a cultural perspective. The main premise of this work is that the development of digital education should not be viewed solely through the lens of technological advancement and its application, but also in the context of culturally conditioned structures of need. Technology changes the way we learn, access knowledge, share and apply it; however, on the other hand, culture influences how and to what extent these new technologies are accepted and used. Therefore, the central goal of this paper is to reflect on the interdependence between national culture and the application of digital technologies in education in Serbia.
Fostering Spatial Comprehension in Solid Geometry: The Role of Augmented Reality and GeoGebra
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Sekulić, Tanja; Nikolić, Sanja; Hilčenko, Slavoljub
Augmented reality (AR) represents an innovative digital technology capable of fostering a learning environment that enhances the understanding of spatial concepts, mathematical objects, and the relationships between them. This paper looks into the features of AR and its practical applications in mathematics, highlighting its transformative potential in classrooms. Addressing challenges in solid geometry, such as the visualization and representation of three-dimensional (3D) spaces, AR emerges as a powerful tool, offering a dynamic means to explore and interact with geometric objects within real-world contexts. A particular focus is placed on the GeoGebra 3D Calculator and its integrated AR module. Through four carefully selected examples from solid geometry, we provide detailed demonstrations of how these tools can be used to solve complex problems, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical understanding. These examples illustrate the profound impact of AR technology on improving spatial comprehension and engaging learners in mathematics.
Learning Geometric Polyformisms in Mathematics Education
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Nikolić, Sanja; Sekulić, Tanja; Đurković, Jelena Vemić; Ličina, Boris; Hilčenko, Slavoljub
The renowned Russian mathematician, mathematics education methodologist, scientist, science popularizer, author of geometry textbooks, and lecturer at Moscow State University, Igor F. Sharygin, believed that geometry should primarily be geometric, rather than analytical or algebraic. The central character in this story should be the figure, with the triangle and circle dominating its surface, and the main means of learning should be the drawing and the image. Textbooks that focus on geometric content should not be limited to the development of geometric theories. The learning process of such content involves a wide variety of work formats, primarily through problem solving. A problem is not merely a skill exercise, but a component of knowledge. Students should become familiar with a sequence of sufficiently challenging geometric problems, following well-known models. Incidentally, this essentially constitutes the process of learning algebra as well.
Enhancing IT Competencies Through Python-Based Computational Thinking Modules for Teachers
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Ličina, Boris; Ličina, Luka; Hilčenko, Slavoljub; Nikolić, Sanja
This study addresses the growing need for IT competency among educators in higher education by introducing Python-based computational thinking modules. Computational thinking – involving decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design – is a critical skill for navigating the digital era. Python, known for its simplicity and versatility, is an ideal language for enhancing these skills. This paper details the design of professional development programs tailored for higher education faculty, focusing on curriculum structures, practical exercises, and case studies of successful implementations. The findings demonstrate how such programs can empower educators to integrate computational thinking into their pedagogy, fostering a culture of innovation and technological fluency in academic environments. Furthermore, this study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing Python's applicability, highlighting its potential to revolutionize education through tools like machine learning frameworks and intelligent tutoring systems.
Artificial Intelligence in Function of Multimedia Quality for Functional Learning
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Hilčenko, Slavoljub; Nikolić, Sanja; Ličina, Boris
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the quality of multimedia content, enabling personalized, interactive, and adaptive learning (AL). This paper explores how AI contributes to improving multimedia materials using methods such as user data analysis, speech synthesis, and image recognition. The focus is on functional learning (FL), where AI enhances student comprehension and engagement. The works of prominent researchers, including Mitchell, Goodfellow, and Russell, are analyzed. The results indicate that AI enhances accessibility, personalization, and efficiency of multimedia educational resources. In addition, recent research 2020–2024 confirms that AI-supported multimedia significantly improves higher-order cognitive processes, problem-solving skills, and learning transfer, which are central components of FL (Zawacki-Richter, Marín, Bond, Gouverneur, 2020; Papamitsiou, Economides, 2021; Holmes, Tuomi, 2022; de Araujo, Dorça, Lima, Fernandes, 2023; Chen, Xie, Zou, 2024).
Suicide Forums in the Dark Web: Psychosocial Dimensions, Youth Vulnerability and Prevention Strategies in Cybersuicidal Greece and Slovakia
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Papapanagiotou, Theodora-Nefeli; Armakolas, Stefanos; Sebo, Miroslav
This essay examines the phenomenon of suicide forums in the dark web using material from recent studies published at the widely accessible part of the Internet (surface web). Namely, we clarify the terms “cybersuicide” and “Werther effect”, examine the personality traits that are linked to suicidal tendencies, and analyse the differentiation between the terms “deep web”, “dark net”, and “dark web”, which often get mixed up in everyday use. At the same time, we examine the way suicide is propagated to young people through the dark web forums, report on the basic conversation topics that take place there, study the profiles of the people who constitute them, the motives behind user participation, but also the possibilities for preventing young people’s exposure to these web-sites. The aim of this essay is to achieve a critical understanding of the ominous but real phenomenon of online communities involved in the issue of suicide in Greece and Slovakia and to shed light on the dangers that lurk for young people who navigate the side of the Internet that hosts as much information as it does dangers.
Fake News in Social Media – Classification and Case Studies as an Important Guide for Media Education
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Radko, Gabriel
The essence of this publication is an attempt to characterize the term of fake news in the social media environment. Social media platforms are commercial entities that are difficult to control and focused on user-generated content. Therefore, they constitute an effective space for spreading dis-information, both intentional and unintentional. The definitions of fake news, their types and examples were analyzed, and a case study was conducted in relation to two important events – both geo-politically and media-wise – the war in Ukraine and the presidential elections in the USA. The last chapter is a proposal of activities that will help you differentiate truth from false information and develop your own media competencies.
Influencerism and Its Impact on the Development of Digital Skills Among Upper Elementary School Students
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Milan, Klement
The phenomenon of influencers has emerged from the dynamic development of social media, and their influence on society is continuously growing. These platforms provide a space for sharing personal attitudes, life experiences, and audiovisual content with a global audience. Certain demo-graphic groups are particularly susceptible to influence, especially young people, older citizens, and people with limited ability to critically evaluate information. Our research initiative focused on analyzing the impact on upper elementary school students. The primary aim of the research was to observe the growing influence of influencers in con-temporary society and to deepen our understanding of this phenomenon. Our findings reveal the dual nature of this influence: on the one hand, influencers serve as a source of inspiration and a motivating force in shaping young people's personal identities, but on the other hand, they can create unrealistic standards and expectations that arise from the consumption of their often stylized content.
The Impact of Television and Mobile Device Screens on the Development of Children Aged 0 to 3 Years Students
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Żytka-Rydosz, Ewa
In the digital era, infants and toddlers are frequently exposed to screen media. This article evaluates effects of screen exposure on children aged 0–3 years. A narrative integrative review synthesising empirical studies, meta-analyses, international and national guidelines, and recent reports, with focus on exposure measurement and contextual moderators (content quality, caregiver mediation, socioeconomic factors). Excessive, unmediated screen exposure is associated with delayed expressive language, reduced contingent face-to-face interaction, poorer sleep quality and delayed sleep onset (notably with evening use), lower spontaneous physical activity, and challenges in behavioural self-regulation. Conditional benefits – such as video-calls and targeted educational or therapeutic apps – emerge mainly when media are age-appropriate and used with active caregiver engagement. Heterogeneity of measures and predominance of cross-sectional studies limit causal inference. Recommend minimizing non-interactive screen time for under-3s, avoiding screens before bed-time, promoting caregiver-mediated uses and family media plans, and prioritizing longitudinal and intervention research.
Implementation of Technical Education in Early Primary School: Analysis Based on Empirical Research
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Kołodziejczyk, Katarzyna
This article presents an analysis of key aspects of technical education in grades 1–3 of primary school in Poland, based on a study conducted among teachers and students in early primary edu-cation. The findings indicate that although children generally enjoy technical classes, such lessons are often held infrequently. The results also show that teachers attempt to meet the requirements of the core curriculum, yet they encounter obstacles arising from insufficient preparation, limited resources, or inadequate facilities. The article is based on the master’s thesis: Kołodziejczyk (2024). The implementation of technical education in grades 1–3 of primary school in the light of own research University of Rzeszów.
Physical and Musical Activity of Preschool Children and Its Benefits for Their Development
(Rzeszów University Press, 2025-12) Babiarz, Mirosław
Physical and musical activities are key determinants supporting the holistic development of preschool-aged children. Regular physical activity promotes balanced somatic, intellectual, emo-tional, and social growth, positively influencing the functioning of the nervous, circulatory, res-piratory, and immune systems. Movement-based play and exercises enhance coordination, perse-verance, independence, self-efficacy, and social integration. Musical activity – including singing, dancing, and rhythmic play – supports emotional, social, and cognitive development by improving memory, attention, auditory perception, and motor skills. The integration of movement and music in musical–movement activities intensifies cognitive processes, fosters imagination and creativity, and prepares children for school learning. Both forms of activity also perform preventive and therapeutic functions, promoting mental and physical health and shaping pro-social and pro-health attitudes.

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