Prospects for Using the Digital Footprint in Educational and Scientific Processes

Abstract

Introduction. Analysis of the digital footprint of a student and / or a researcher is a promising area for optimizing the individual development path.Materials and Methods. Various approaches to the interpretation and use of the digital footprint are considered. A model of the use of a trace is given, depending on the didactic task being solved, the choice of which determines the use of a specific digital tool from the cloud. The work uses various methods: analysis of articles and publications on the selected topic, systematization of the knowledge gained, classification and interpretation of terms and concepts.Results. The authors considered the features of the analysis of digital traces in such environments, programs, applications, websites, electronic resources such as a scientific electronic library, a search query service, social networks, international databases of scientific publications, citation services, services for managing joint projects, websites for Internet seminars (webinars), Moodle learning environment, video hosting, etc.Discussion and Conclusions. The study of digital footprints is a promising area. The advantages of this approach include: the ability to declare oneself as a research scientist; active search for like-minded people on the Internet; understanding the area of scientific interest; the possibility of receiving feedback, incl. advice from the professional community.