Digital Technologies in Education: Possibilities and Trends of Application

The paper is dedicated to issues on peculiarities of applying information and communicative technologies in the higher legal education. There is stressed, information and communicative technologies, in the context of its` applying in the educative process, would be understood as a tool of knowledge. There is suggested to interpret information and communicative technologies, applying in the educative process as a set of methods and technical equipment for providing an effective process of studding and communication on the basis of computer networks. Roles of information and communicative technologies in the higher legal education are formulated. They are cognitive, researchscientific, professional-practical, formative-personal, competitive-motivational, resistant, creative. Their content is opened. There is showed, the significance of information and communicative technologies in the process of the higher legal education is an establishment, formation and development of a subject of the educational process relevant to today's technological requirements as a complete individual with a high level of professionalism and appropriate personal features. There is outlined, the applying information and communicative technologies in the higher legal education has a raw of peculiarities. The specificity of higher legal education, which is manifested in the practical orientation of legal professions and the orientation of training students for work in state authorities, is their determinant. Advantages and disadvantages of the applying information and communicative technologies for students and tutors are analyzed. After results of analysis, recommendations on applying information and communicative technologies in the educational process in general, and in the higher legal education in particular, are formulated. These recommendations provide usage of information and communicative technologies in the higher legal education on the basis of rationality and temperance, and, however, exclusion of the possibility of replacing the real one with a "virtual" educational process.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the introduction and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the special disciplines of higher education, to teach teachers how to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through information and communication technologies (ICT). This article discusses the issues of improving the knowledge and skills of students through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the preparation of designers, increasing students' interest in the educational process and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice in the future. The focus is on the need to develop appropriate strategies for a new educational role and, in addition, to enhance the role of learners in integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the educational process. The role and perspective of the teachers was very important, highlighting them as key players in the process. The data show that there is a belief that the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process will help increase the effectiveness of education and facilitate the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies (ICT) is an innovative factor, is high. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize technological means, but also change the models of teaching. We need to acquire digital knowledge and modern information technology in order to achieve development. This will allow us to take the shortest path. Indeed, the deep penetration of information technology into all parts of the world today creates new opportunities.

The article presents the material that in connection with the high rates of computerization of everyday and professional life of a person, there is a real need to use digital technologies as tools for achieving specific goals, solving various tasks, conducting experiments, modeling situations, forecasting; in modern conditions, the need to introduce information and digital technologies in the education process is indisputable. It has been proven that there is currently a tendency to continue the active introduction of information technologies into the educational process. The use of electronic information technologies in educational classes is in demand, as they allow classes to be conducted interestingly and efficiently. The article reflects the author’s position regarding the effectiveness of distance learning in musical art classes during the educational process in institutions of general secondary education. The rapid development of distance learning in education, in particular in the teaching of musical art in the universities of the world and the country, is characterized. It has been proven that the remote form of education, in particular the model of mixed education, makes it possible to create systems of continuous education and general exchange of information. The article examines the advantages of teaching methods based on remote technologies in professional musical and pedagogical education in institutions of general secondary education. A comparison of distance education with classical methods of face-to-face and correspondence education is made.The article also examines the issue in the context of the development of the professional activity of future music teachers in distance learning: how and in what way to adapt the educational program to the new modern educational environment with the use of information and communication technologies. The main key competencies of music teachers in institutions of general secondary education organized by distance learning are characterized. The author draws attention to the need to purposefully and systematically form relevant competencies in the context of distance learning of future music teachers.

The article covers the theoretical, methodical and practical aspects of the implementation of information technologies in vocational education and training. The purpose of the article is to find factors for improving the educational process, management, methods and information work via the introduction of information/information and communication technologies in institutions of vocational and technical education. The following methods were used in the research process: theoretical and substantive analysis of primary sources and advanced pedagogical experience, analysis, generalization and systematization of scientific approaches in the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process of vocational education institutions, as well as methods of modelling and designing the “Teacher’s Road Map”. It has been established that information/information and communication technologies in vocational education are an important area of activity of an educational institution and a tool for increasing the teacher’s productivity. It has been found out that the pedagogical terms contributing to the effectiveness of the use of information technologies in vocational education institutions are a high level of information culture of teachers and students; implementation of innovative technologies including information and communication pedagogical ones based on subject-subject interaction; ensuring the reflection of the subjects of the educational process, their capability of adequate self-assessment of their personality. A virtual road map for the teacher has been developed as an electronic public resource (for example, a website). The map shows all mandatory points and routes that a teacher should take during educational activities in a vocational education institution. The main directions in the teacher’s virtual road map which are consistent with the similar ones of the teacher’s activity in a real educational situation are defined. The virtual road map covers educational and methodical work, has a hyperlink to the plan of methodical work of the cycle commission for the year, a hyperlink to methodical manuals or guides on the organization work in a vocational education institution; provides teachers with system suggestions and hyperlinks to electronic educational resources; a hyperlink to cloud storage for downloading documents for advanced training courses or internships; certificates, diplomas regarding participation in scientific and methodical events and self-education; a hyperlink to the cloud storage for uploading planning documents and methodological developments for review and approval. The virtual road map is differentiated by subject area which allows for providing meaningful instructions to occupational safety teachers, road safety teachers, industrial training masters, and teachers of special disciplines. The result of the research is the development of a meaningful module “Digital technologies in education: cloud services, online platforms for the creation of an educational environment by the teacher and the improvement of the qualifications of the pedagogical staff of the vocational educational institution.” It has been concluded that due to the testing of the information educational environment model at the Kostyantyniv Higher Vocational School, the approaches to the internal management of the institution, the organization of methodical, educational and study work, the forms and methods of teaching the profession, the culture of designing theoretical and industrial training lessons, the system assessment of educational achievements of students, and ways of involving parents in the educational process at the institution have been enhanced.

The priority direction of updating the education system is the introduction of modern information and communication technologies, which provide further improvement of the educational process, accessibility and efficiency of education, preparation of the young generation for life in the information society. The analysis of the problem of using information and communication technologies in the educational process confirms that the transition to computer-oriented learning technologies, creation of conditions for their development, testing and implementation, a rational combination of the newest means of teaching with the traditional ones - a complex educational task that needs to be solved A whole complex of psychological and pedagogical, organizational, educational, methodological, logistical and other issues. And among them - the development of appropriate educational and methodological support for the use of information retrieval systems, hypermedia, multimedia, telecommunication and network technologies; The formation of information culture of teachers and students, their preparation for the practical use of information and communication technologies in their professional activities. The use of information and communication technologies and the possibilities of Internet resources in the educational process of higher educational institutions has an innovative, progressive character and a tendency to develop and spread to all educational institutions in Ukraine. The use of electronic learning systems provides an opportunity for flexible learning of students in the interactive educational environment, the formation of skills for independent work, conscious attitude to learning. The article is devoted to the consideration of ways to increase the efficiency of the process of teaching students in higher educational institutions through the introduction of modern information and communication technologies. The urgency and necessity of application of information and communication technologies in the educational process as requirements of the present are considered. The main advantages and disadvantages of using information and communication technologies in the process of learning are determined. The authors disclose the main difficulties faced by students in the educational process of a higher educational institution.DOI: https://doi.org/10.28925/2414-0325.2017.3.8088

In the article the substantiation of selection of innovative pedagogical technologies and application for competence-oriented preparation of future teachers of mathematics for technologicalization of educational process in the conditions of profile school is carried out. Innovative educational and information technologies are analyzed, which comprehensively contribute to the formation of professional readiness of future mathematics teachers to the technologicalization of the educational process in the profile school in the system of professional training in higher education institutions. Promising innovative pedagogical, educational and information technologies that acquire further relevance in the educational environment are identified. It is proved that the introduction of training courses for future mathematics teachers on the use of innovative educational technologies in specialized schools provides a favorable educational environment for the formation of research competencies, including the use of mathematical analysis in modeling experiments and mathematical statistics. Analysis of the results of experimental research confirms the effectiveness of experimental learning using innovative educational and information technologies for the formation of professional readiness of future masters of mathematics to technologize the educational process in a specialized school. The introduction of training courses for future mathematics teachers on the use of innovative educational and information technologies in specialized schools provides a favorable educational environment for the formation of research competencies, including the use of mathematical analysis in modeling experiments in specialized schools. Analysis of the results of experimental research confirms the effectiveness of experimental learning using innovative educational and information technologies for the formation of professional readiness of future masters of mathematics to technologicalize the educational process in a specialized school.

In recent years, digital education has become one of the priority issues in Romanian education, with the teaching of digital literacy and communication being mandatory for any participant in the educational process. The integration and use of various technologies in the educational process is no longer considered a vanguard movement, but a necessity. Around the world, we are witnessing a shift in cultural content towards digital education, making educational products accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Virtual education has become a phenomenon in the Romanian industry in recent years and its short, medium and long term effects should be evaluated more carefully. From information and communication technology evolution to integration and convergence , this article analyzes the social changes brought by these actions. Key concepts of interdependence: technology, information and digital literacy are discussed and analyzed with reference to the introduction of new information and communication technologies. What follows is an introduction to the main European strategies for the development and promotion of the information and knowledge society and, finally, the use of information and communication technology in pre university education. What follows is an introduction to the main European strategies for the development and promotion of the information and knowledge society and, finally, the use of information and communication technology in pre-university education.

This article is an analysis of the introduction and use of information and communication technologies in the disciplines of higher education, increase the effectiveness of education, increase students’ knowledge and skills through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the training of designers, issues of interest in the learning process and the development of skills to apply their knowledge in practice are discussed. The focus is on developing appropriate strategies for the new educational role and in addition, the need to increase the role of students in the introduction of information and communication technologies in the educational process. The role and perspectives of teachers are very important and they are highlighted as key participants in the process. The results of the study show that the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process helps to increase the effectiveness of education and the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies are an innovative factor. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize the technological tools, but also change the teaching models.

The article deals with topical issues of the use of information and communication technologies in the process of learning in institutions of higher education in the People's Republic of China. The purpose of the article is to determine the role and significance of the use of information and communication technologies in the training of music-pedagogical workers in the process of education in the People's Republic of China. The regulatory documents of the People's Republic of China that determine the development and implementation of computer technologies in the educational process of higher education institutions were analyzed, in particular: "Action Plan for Informatization of Education 2.0" (2018), "Order on the Proper Organization and Management of Online Education in Colleges and Universities during pandemic period" (2020), "Specifications for the construction of digital campuses in colleges and universities (project) (2021), the national standard "Chinese Information Technology Coding Set" (2022), etc. The task of the action plan for the informatization of education in the country has been revealed. Based on the analysis of the scientific and pedagogical literature, the features and advantages of using the Internet+ technology were determined. The following modern models of teaching musical disciplines at the university using information and communication technologies are presented and characterized: "Musical catechism", "Musical micro-lessons", "Public open platform WeChat", "Mobile APPs". It was concluded that the use of modern information and communication technologies in the training of music and pedagogical workers in the process of education in the People's Republic of China contributes to the improvement of the quality of the process and results of education, the formation of information and communication competence among students, and readiness for the wide use of modern technologies in future professional activities. The prospects of further scientific research, which consist in the implementation of the experience of Chinese teachers regarding the formation of information and communication competence of future music and pedagogical workers in higher education institutions of Ukraine, have been determined.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the introduction and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the special disciplines of higher education, to teach teachers how to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through information and communication technologies (ICT). This article discusses the issues of improving the knowledge and skills of students through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the preparation of designers, increasing students' interest in the educational process and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice in the future. The focus is on the need to develop appropriate strategies for a new educational role and, in addition, to enhance the role of learners in integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the educational process. The role and perspective of the teachers was very important, highlighting them as key players in the process. The data show that there is a belief that the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational process will help increase the effectiveness of education and facilitate the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies (ICT) is an innovative factor, is high. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize technological means, but also change the models of teaching.

Providing information and communication technologies in Ukrainian education has been analyzed. The use of IСT is an important direction in improving the effectiveness of the educational and cognitive process and provides students with a more intense, dynamic, creative and intensive educational work. The steps of Ukrainian government in implementing information and communication technologies into education have been defined. The articles deals with some official documents that support the implementing of new information technologies in the educational process, which contributes to the intensification of the educational process, allows to use effectively the new technologies of teaching and control. Such documents as the Law of Ukraine "About the National Program of Informatization" and "About the Basic Principles of the Development of the Information Society in Ukraine for 2007-2015" have been considered. Conditions for increasing the cognitive activity of students with the help of information and communication technologies have been revealed, namely the availability of material and technical support, preparation of the teacher for the use of ICT, taking into account the psychophysiological abilities of the person. It has been stated that the intensification of educational activity depend on the possibilities of using information and communication technologies. Also the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT have been considered. It has been concluded that information and communication technologies are highly effective tools that allows to give plenty of information, can increase the speed of perception of knowledge and raise the process of training to a qualitatively higher level.

The ways of improving the educational space through the introduction of information technologies into the educational process are clarified and the decisive factors of the qualitative application of information technologies in the educational process are singled out. The main professional tasks of using information technologies in the educational process are listed, and the positive factors of information technologies that contribute to increasing the effectiveness of student education are highlighted. The main ways of qualitative informatization of education are shown. The didactic possibilities of ways to improve education through the introduction of information technologies into the educational process are highlighted. Groups of conditions for the effective use of information technologies for the improvement of the educational space are defined. The advantages of using information technologies to improve the educational space, which are manifested in the content, organizational, and functional aspects of the learning process, are emphasized. Features of virtual reality and augmented reality are shown. The necessity of distance education and multimedia technologies in the process of professional training of competitive specialists in institutions of higher education is proven and the principles that are effective when using multimedia in educational classes are described.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the introduction and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the special disciplines of higher education, to teach teachers how to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning through information and communication technologies. This article discusses the issues of improving the knowledge and skills of students through the use of modern information and communication technologies in the preparation of specialists, increasing students' interest in the educational process and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice in the future. The focus is on the need to develop appropriate strategies for a new educational role and, in addition, to enhance the role of learners in integrating information and communication technologies into the educational process. The role and perspective of the teachers was very important, highlighting them as key players in the process. The data show that there is a belief that the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process will help increase the effectiveness of education and facilitate the organization of the educational process. In particular, it shows that the contribution of information and communication technologies to the improvement of the educational process in educational institutions, where information and communication technologies is an innovative factor, is high. Achieving this high level means that the educational institution must not only modernize technological means, but also change the models of teaching.

The article raises the issue of application of information and communication technologies in the inclusive environment of the educational institution. It is proved that such an environment is formed as a result of an individual adaptation of educational programs, as well as with the use in the educational process of information and communication technologies that allow the perception and transmission of educational information in an accessible form for all students. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the relevance and features of the use of information and communication technologies in an inclusive educational environment of the educational institution. In the process of scientific research we used the following research methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization. Results of the research. The key ways in which information and communication technologies can support educational opportunities for people with disabilities are as follows: determining the previous level of personal development (skills and abilities); providing assistance in personal development, forming new skills or updating existing ones; improving access to information; overcoming geographical or social isolation through digital communications; increase motivation and awareness of the benefits of information and communication technologies. It is determined that the main types of information and communication technology used to teach children with special educational needs are: standard technologies (for example, computers with built-in settings for people with special educational needs); available data formats, also known as alternative formats (for example, available HTML, say books DAISY system (Digital Accessibility Information System ‒ electronic accessible information system), as well as “low-tech” formats such as Braille; assistive technologies: hearing aids, screen readers, keyboards, etc. Assistive technologies are devices, products, equipment, software, or services designed to enhance, support, or improve the functionality of people with disabilities. Taking into account the didactic capabilities of information and communication technologies, as well as the needs and demands of inclusive education, three key functions that perform information and communication technologies in inclusive education are formulated: compensatory, didactic, communication. Necessary conditions for the introduction of information and communication technologies in the educational process are the availability of material and system-technical support, as well as the availability of appropriate professional competencies of teachers.
 Keywords: information and communication technologies, inclusive education, inclusive environment, audio lecture, audio simulator, compensatory function, standard technologies, auxiliary technologies.

Introduction. The changes that have taken place in our country, and especially the rethinking of domestic and foreign experience, have served as the basis for a comprehensive study of the problem of using multimedia technologies in the process of forming the digital culture of higher and professional higher education students, taking into account current trends in the development of society and pedagogy. Higher and professional higher education institutions play an important role in the system of informatisation of society, as one of their main tasks is to transfer knowledge (information) to the next generation. At the same time, higher and professional higher education institutions are focused on new technologies and keep pace with the current transformations of society, including the use of online platforms that have been rapidly gaining momentum over the past few years. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to analyse the peculiarities of using multimedia technologies in the process of forming the digital culture of higher and professional higher education students. Methods. Theoretical methods of pedagogical research were mainly used to conduct the study. The main theoretical method used was the method of analysing research literature, as it allowed the study to focus on the internal content of the processes under study. The purpose of the theoretical analysis was to determine the initial positions of the study, to substantiate the possibilities of using multimedia technologies to form the digital culture of students of higher and professional higher education. In addition, the study used empirical methods focused on the collection and practical processing of data during the consideration of events that actually occurred, in particular, the study consistently applied the methods of observation, survey (in the form of a questionnaire) and generalisation of results for the purpose of the study. Results. The relevance of the problem of forming the digital culture of students of higher and professional higher education is revealed. It is noted that multimedia technologies are an important means of forming the digital culture of higher and professional higher education students. The views of scientists on the essence of the terms “multimedia”, “hypermedia”, “multimedia technologies” are summarised. It is proved that multimedia in education is used to transmit and receive information through various types of media resources, such as text, images, sound, video, etc. It is established that computer programs, interactive presentations, video classes, audio materials, virtual laboratories and other means can be used in multimedia education. The benefits of using multimedia in education include improved understanding of the material, increased student engagement, increased motivation, and the development of various skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and technological literacy, among others. It is proved that multimedia technologies are a wide range of technological tools and systems that allow processing, presenting and transmitting information in various forms of media, such as text, images, sound, video and interacting with the user. These technologies include a variety of tools and resources that assist in the creation of interactive learning materials. Multimedia technologies include: presentation software, video and audio materials, interactive exercises and web-based applications, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and online resources. Originality. The article reveals the state of study of the problem of application of multimedia technologies in educational institutions. On the basis of theoretical analysis, the article identifies peculiarities of application of multimedia technologies in the educational process and main directions of application of multimedia technologies in higher and professional higher education institutions. The empirical research has identified the advantages of using multimedia technologies in education, the main difficulties in the use of multimedia technologies in the educational process of educational institutions, and recommendations for overcoming them. Conclusion. The results of the study showed that it is very important to make maximum use of existing domestic and foreign developments, international best practices in the use of multimedia technologies in education, and to consolidate our own steps in this direction. Currently, the use of multimedia technologies in the educational process is possible in the following areas: creation of author's multimedia products by teachers (or creative teams) in academic subjects within their educational institution; cooperation with other educational institutions and organisations that have multimedia products or relevant hardware; creation of a single coordinating centre for the introduction and use of multimedia technologies throughout all educational institutions of Ukraine; development of links with foreign producers of multimedia technologies.