Professional development of teachers and their pedagogical activity in the digital educational environment

Abstract

Introduction . The article is devoted to the issues of teacher training in the context of the importance of information technology in future professional activity – this is one of the priority tasks of improving modern education. Purpose setting . The author of the article aims to identify the current state of digital competence of a teacher based on the collection and analysis of pedagogical information on the use of digital technologies in the educational process. Methodology and methods of the study . The methodological basis of the study was the formation of digital competence, which is carried out in the process of implementing educational programs of higher education, as well as professional development and retraining programs. Results . The analysis of information collection is carried out, which shows that the level of digital competence of teachers, the degree of readiness and desire of teachers to use digital tools and services in the educational process suggest the need to develop issues of organizing effective online communication of participants in the educational process, productive feedback with students through digital technologies; forming a critical assessment of students’ behavior and correcting their actions when working in a digital educational environment, monitoring students’ independence in performing educational tasks; applying the results of the analysis of students’ digital footprint to eliminate and correct educational shortcomings of individual students; using the potential of digital tools and services in organizing group work and project activities of students, communication and student involvement. Based on the analysis of the list of relevant digital competencies in the field of education, the author suggests the introduction of an additional professional development program. Conclusions . The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the results obtained can be used to improve the methods of online learning while improving the qualifications of teachers.