Problems of Globalization and Pedagogical Work with “Digital Natives” at Technical Universities

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of globalization of modern society, associated with its informatization, the emergence of a new cultural and historical type of personality, the so-called “digital generation”. Artificially created digital and virtual worlds come into conflict with values of human existence, they present moral and spiritual challenge for a person. The process of evolution of an information and knowledge society requires the educational community to participate actively in identifying appropriate responses to modern challenges in education and upbringing. The authors analyze approaches to the organization of pedagogical work and extra-curricular activities at a modern university. They present the experience of implementing traditional and innovative activities of the pedagogical work at Volgograd State Technical University (VSTU) aimed at the development of students’ universal moral values.