THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A DIGITAL PLATFORM IN TEACHING NATURAL HAZARDS IN SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY

The article examines the effectiveness and rationality of using a modern digital platform in the teaching of natural hazards in geography at general education schools, as well as ways to implement it. In a period when the process of globalization is rapidly gaining momentum on earth, the development of heavy industry sectors, the increase in the number of plants and factories, the excessive rise in the level of warming, various other factors are hurting natural processes, the teaching of natural hazards in the education system and the use of information technologies, digital platforms that meet the requirements of artificial intelligence occupy a vital place. In this regard, the role of the geography course in general education schools is especially significant. The article analyses foreign experience in teaching natural hazards, examines the features of implementation using modern technologies and effective methods and techniques, also pays attention to their role in improving students’ functional literacy.

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the methods of using the Aqylspace digital platform (including artificial intelligence capabilities) to improve the efficiency of teaching natural hazards in the school geography course, and to evaluate its impact on developing students' functional literacy and the overall quality of education. During the study, methods and techniques aimed at increasing the effectiveness of teaching in the fundamental section of the school geography course "Nature Management and Geoecology" are proposed for use on the digital platform Aqylspace. The mentioned digital platform also includes artificial intelligence capabilities that meet modern educational requirements, enhancing engagement in lessons and systematic information exchange between teacher and student. The survey results show that using the Aqylspace digital platform for teaching natural hazards in school geography increases access to additional lesson materials, effectively enhances students’ independent research skills, and contributes to improving the quality of education.

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