SIMULATION MODELING OF THE PROCESSES OF INTEGRATING INNOVATIONS INTO THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

This article presents a theoretical and methodological approach to investigating the processes of innovation integration into the educational activities of educational organizations, leveraging simulation modeling tools. Within the framework of a systems approach, an educational organization is conceptualized as a complex dynamic system. This allows for a more detailed analysis of the nonlinear processes involved in innovation implementation and their systemic consequences. Amidst rapid changes in the educational environment and the continuous emergence of new technologies, the importance of effective innovation integration becomes particularly crucial. The central outcome of this work is the development of a theoretical model that elucidates the systemic interconnections among elements of the educational environment under conditions of innovative change. This model facilitates the investigation of how various factors influence the success of innovation implementation and how they mutually interact. The study conducted a comparative analysis of the capabilities of discrete-event simulation, agent-based modeling, and system dynamics. This analysis aimed to assess their applicability for addressing innovation management tasks at various levels, ranging from operational to strategic. Methodological limitations and the complementary potential of each approach were identified. The practical significance of this research lies in establishing a framework for selecting appropriate modeling tools to design and evaluate the implications of innovation implementation within educational organizations.