Contradictory nature of information resources of modern education

Abstract

Introduction. The article examines the problem of the ambiguous influence of modern information technologies on education. Purpose setting. The authors analyze not only the positive effects of computerization. They also show the problems faced by the subjects of the educational process under the influence of digitalization.Methodology and methods of the study. As the article highlights, uncontrolled information flows prevent the formation of a holistic worldview among students. The dominance of information technologies in education also leads to the transformation of subject-object relations in the process of cognition. The authors investigate the factors that create the basis for structural changes in society. Digital technologies contribute to the activation of the communicative capabilities of representatives of various social groups, but they can also have negative consequences. In the modern world, there is a violation of traditional public relations, which creates conditions for potential conflicts in a certain society. According to the authors, in the information society, similar trends are observed in the relationship between representatives of different generations. Social inequality is also largely exacerbated by the active introduction of the latest information technologies, in particular, in schools. The article proves how the latest information technologies provoke social tension due to the impossibility of providing equal access to all information resources to citizens for all.Results. The role of the teacher is changing significantly, because he often acts as a coordinator. The use of gadgets in the educational process provides an opportunity to get an education at a distance. However, the widespread use of distance technologies leads to a drop in the quality of educational services. This is due to the need to develop new techniques. In addition, the constant updating of information technologies does not allow the teacher to develop a sustainable methodology for teaching his subject.Conclusion. The authors prove that the active use of digital technologies in the information society implies a harmonious combination of traditional and modern information technologies. This fully applies to the modern domestic education system.