Work place: Department of Mathematics, Physics and their Didactics, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko, Romenska Str., 87, Sumy, Ukraine
E-mail: marydru@fizmatsspu.sumy.ua
Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9648-2248
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Biography
Marina Drushlyak, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Their Didactics, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko (Sumy, Ukraine)
Research focus: Higher mathematics education, teaching methodologies, IT integration in education, and computer visualization of knowledge.
Key contributions: Development of digital competence in pre-service mathematics teachers, with emphasis on information/media literacy, digital safety, and cybersecurity in teacher education. Explores critical thinking, resistance to media manipulation, and digital resilience in pedagogical contexts.
By Marina Drushlyak Olena Semenog Nataliia Ponomarenko Myroslava Vovk Dmytro Budianskyi Olena Semenikhina
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijmecs.2025.06.05, Pub. Date: 8 Dec. 2025
The focus of the research is on the analysis of the effectiveness of different forms of educational activities in developing youth’s information and media literacy (IML), based on the results of the Ukrainian project “MEDIA & CAPSULES”, implemented within IREX’s “Learn and Discern” initiative. The study compared the impact of webinar sessions, masterclasses, and information and media workshops on three key IML indicators: information literacy, media literacy, and digital security. An empirical pre-post design was used to assess changes in participants’ competencies before and after each type of educational intervention. Statistical analysis revealed that information and media workshops had the strongest overall impact, particularly enhancing media literacy and digital security. Masterclasses were most effective in improving information literacy, while webinars showed moderate improvements across all indicators. The findings highlight the importance of aligning instructional formats with specific educational goals and provide practical implications for educators and curriculum developers working to strengthen youth resilience against misinformation and digital threats.
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