DIGITALIZATION IN EDUCATION: COMPARISON OF APPROACHES OF UKRAINIAN AND BALTIC RESEARCHERS TO THE DEFINITION AND TASKS

Abstract

In the age of digital technology and rapid transformation of society, digitalization is becoming not only a strategic goal, but also a necessity to ensure the effective functioning of the educational space. Ukrainian and Baltic researchers consider this phenomenon as the key to modern and innovative learning, which increases competitiveness of education and stimulates individual development of participants in the educational process. The purpose of the article is to conduct a comparative analysis of the approaches of researchers from Ukraine and the Baltic States to determine the essence of digitalization in education and the main tasks of implementing this process in the context of development of a modern educational space. Methodology. Analysis, systematization and theoretical generalization of research by Ukrainian and Baltic scientists on the definition and role of digitalization in education; comparison of strategies, approaches and results of digitalization in education in Ukraine and the Baltic countries. Scientific novelty. The article systematizes and compares approaches of Ukrainian and Baltic scientists to the definition and main tasks of digitalization of education, taking into account the technological, sociocultural and strategic aspects of this process in the context of creating a modern educational space. Conclusions. Digitalization of education in Ukraine and the Baltic countries is defined as a path to a modern and innovative education and management of educational processes. Implementation of digital initiatives in the field of education takes place in accordance with national development strategies that take into account European standards and recommendations. Scientific research focuses on the pedagogical aspects of digitalization, such as introduction of new teaching methods and assessment of their effectiveness. Integration of digital tools into the learning process helps to attract students and increases their motivation and interest in learning. Digitalization of education contributes to ensuring accessibility and quality of education, developing individual educational needs and increasing competitiveness of educational systems in the international context.