DIDACTIC FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING ENGINEERING STUDENTS' TECHNICAL THINKING COMPETENCE THROUGH SMART LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES

This study examines the didactic framework for enhancing engineering students’ technical thinking competence through smart learning technologies. The research emphasizes competency-based education, digital learning environments, artificial intelligence tools, virtual laboratories, and interactive instructional methods to improve analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills. A pedagogically grounded model is proposed to integrate smart technologies into engineering education, fostering independent learning, technical reasoning, and professional competence. The findings demonstrate that smart learning technologies significantly contribute to developing students’ technical thinking and preparing them for modern engineering practice.