Development of interactive educational platforms for modeling the rate of СО2 emission during fermentation

Abstract

The article examines the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the professional training of higher education students in natural sciences. Particular attention is paid to the development of an interactive educational platform for modeling the rate of carbon dioxide (СО₂) emission during fermentation as an effective tool for visualizing biochemical processes. Objective. The study aims to design, implement, and pedagogically test an interactive learning platform that enables real-time simulation of the fermentation process with the ability to observe СО₂emission dynamics and changes in environmental parameters. Methods. The work utilizes HTML5, JavaScript, and Python technologies to create a simulation environment, integrate СО₂ sensor data, and implement algorithms for calculating fermentation rates. The pedagogical aspect of the study was realized through analysis of platform effectiveness in the educational process, monitoring students’ learning activity, and assessing the development of relevant competencies. Results. The use of the interactive educational platform provided a systematic reproduction of the fermentation process, facilitating a better understanding of the relationship between environmental parameters and СО₂emission rate. The digital simulation environment enhanced students’ cognitive activity and research motivation, expanded opportunities for independent analysis of biochemical phenomena, and contributed to the development of analytical thinking. Generalization of the results of the pedagogical experiment confirmed the effectiveness of using the developed platform in forming the digital competence of future specialists in the natural sciences. Conclusions. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of the developed interactive educational platform as a didactic tool at the university level. Its implementation facilitates the integration of information and communication technologies into the teaching of natural science disciplines, promotes the development of students’ digital literacy, and enhances their research competencies. The results obtained indicate the potential for further improvement of similar digital tools to support remote and blended learning formats.