Autor(s):

Ivelina Stefanova, Secondary School “Neofit Rilski” – Dolna Banya, Dolna Banya, Bulgaria, ivelina.bankina@gmail.com

Malinka Ivanova, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, m_ivanova@tu-sofia.bg

Galina Bogdanova, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria, galina@math.bas.bg

https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0709

Abstract:

    STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) supports the acquisition of knowledge and skills by involving students in activities to explore events and processes to solve real-world problems. The teacher has an important role related to the design and implementation of lessons that include appropriate pedagogical scenarios and a contemporary technological environment, through which the set learning goals can be successfully achieved. In the field of informatics, a number of challenging problems can be addressed, aimed at data analysis, the use of artificial intelligence in a transparent and appropriate manner, and the application of machine learning algorithms for prediction or analysis. The aim of the paper is to present a design and implementation of a STEM lesson, through which students are introduced to the application of machine learning in creating, using and evaluating a predictive model. The lesson provides an opportunity to develop specific skills in programming, machine learning and data analysis, as well as soft skills, such as critical thinking, creativity and teamwork.

Keywords:

STEM Education; STEM Lesson; Machine Learning; Informatics; Programming; Technology-enhanced Learning Environment;

Received:

23-08-2025

Accepted:

16-12-2025

Published:

29-12-2025

Cite (APA style):

Stefanova, I., Ivanova, M., Bogdanova, G. (2025). А STEM Lesson in Informatics: The Importance of Technological Environment, Science Series "Innovative STEM Education", volume 07, ISSN: 2683-1333, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, pp. 108-116, DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/STEM.2025.0709

PDF file address:

http://www.math.bas.bg/vt/stemedu/books/07/STEM.2025.0709.pdf