Algorithms in the Educational Process – Opportunities and Limitations

Introduction: Algorithm application is now a common topic in scientific and popular science publications. More and more practitioners and theoreticians associated with teaching, upbringing, and therapy are turning to it, hoping to make their activities more effective and improve their organization. Research Aim: This article presents the possibilities and limitations of introducing algorithms to the educational process. Evidence-based Facts: Over the past years, the number of publications dedicated to AI and the process of algorithmization, has increased significantly. Defining the concept of an algorithm, and pointing out its connection with machine learning and artificial intelligence have paved the way for applying algorithms in many areas of our lives from applications used on personal devices, to medicine, banking, educational policy, and scientific research. The increasing popularization of algorithmization and easier access to this technology have sparked a discussion about its limitations and dangers affecting adults and children, either directly or indirectly. Summary: Practitioners and researchers involved in educational processes still lack knowledge of the topic under discussion. Few scientific or popular science publications prepared by real specialists are aimed at this audience. Without a thorough understanding of algorithmization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the introduction of algorithms to the educational processes may not only fail to achieve the intended results but also lead to disorders in the development of children, adolescents, and adults.