Integration of information technologies into innovative teaching methods: Improving the quality of professional education in the digital age

Abstract

Introduction: modern possibilities of using digital technologies in vocational education are actively used to improve the training of specialists and adapt them to the requirements of the labour market. The purpose of the article is to analyse the integration of information technology into innovative teaching methods and to study the improvement of the quality of vocational education in the digital age. Methodology: the type of research is quantitative. The authors used such scientific methods: comparison and content analysis. The materials were processed from 02.09.2023 to 21.12.2023. A survey of teachers of vocational education institutions (140 people) was also conducted, based on which the main opinions on the state and prospects of digitalisation in this area are presented. Results: it was showed how often and effectively digital technologies are used and what innovative tools teachers use. It is also demonstrated that the difficulties in reforming the material base of education are recognised as extremely significant in Ukrainian reality. The importance of continuous professional development is emphasised, as digital technologies are developing rapidly. Conclusions: it was summarised the results of the study, emphasising that the digitalisation of vocational education aims to ensure the proper development of education in line with the current challenges of the labour market