Educational and social effects of the All-Russian schoolchildren’s AI Olympiad

Aim. To analyze the social and educational effects of the All-Russian AI Olympiad for school students, with a particular focus on the dynamics of both student participation, and an assessment of the event’s impact on the development of the educational environment.

Methodology. Analysis of regulatory and methodological documents, as well as statistical data on Olympiad participants from recent years was conducted. The study includes a comparative analysis of student involvement dynamics, as well as a comparison of domestic and international experiences in implementing similar AI initiatives for schoolchildren. To ensure objective findings, both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed, including comparative and content analysis.

Results. Key social and educational effects of the Olympiad are revealed; they are increased interest among school students in artificial intelligence and related disciplines, heightened engagement in specialized educational projects, strengthened motivation for scientific and technical creativity, the implementation of new educational practices, and the modernization of educational institutions’ infrastructure.

Research implications consist in deepening scientific understanding of the role of AI Olympiads in fostering educational motivation and interests among school students, as well as in generalizing and disseminating effective approaches for integrating such initiatives into the educational process. The findings make it possible to formulate recommendations aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of education in the current context.

Conclusions confirm the significant role of the Olympiad in popularizing artificial intelligence among school students, shaping new educational motivations, and developing an educational environment oriented towards the acquisition of indemand digital competencies.

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