DIGITAL COMPETENCES AND READINESS TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG FUTURE ENGINEER- PEDAGOGUES OF UZBEKISTAN.
Keywords:
digital literacy, DigComp, technology acceptance model, TAM, artificial intelligence, engineer-pedagogue, vocational education, digital competence.Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive assessment of the digital readiness of TUIT vocational education students based on the DigComp 2.2 model (182 students) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (161 students). The research findings reveal a systemic contradiction: a high readiness to use artificial intelligence (AI) is combined with insufficient competences in digital communication and legal security. Recommendations are formulated to improve the educational programs for training engineer-pedagogues.##plugins.themes.default.displayStats.downloads##
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