Using the potential of information technologies in a personality’s civic education

In the modern world digitalization increasingly covers various spheres of society. The importance of digitalization has increased due to the pandemic and the quarantine measures introduced in this regard. These circumstances have emphasized the need for digitalization of education. But, besides teaching, there is educational activity, as well. The article shows the ways and means of using the educational potential of information technologies in the educational process. Using the potential of information technology in civic education of students have been emphasized. Therefore, at present, there is a need for research on civic education in the context of digitalization, as well as optimization of organizational and substantive issues in this direction. The research problem is to reveal the actual aspects of using the potential of information technology in a personality’s civic education. The purpose of the research is to reveal the topical issues of using the educational potential of information technologies in the formation of individual citizenship in modern conditions. The research methods used are analysis, synthesis, generalization. The research results are the following: digital technologies (EIOS, online courses, etc.) used in civic education and contributing to the transformation of the educational process have been described; the possibilities of using digital technologies in the development of a personality’s general culture have been disclosed; the digital transformation of the educational process and the principles of civic education in educational institutions in the context of digitalization have been described; examples of the use of information technology in civic education have been presented (virtual museum, video podcasts, civic education portal, the use of mobile phones to raise students’ awareness). Key conclusions. Information technology in a personality’s civic education refers to innovative educational technologies that contribute to cultural reproduction, formation of civic consciousness, cohesion of society, strengthening of statehood. Digital technologies make it possible to increase the efficiency of the educational process, diversify its content and change the pedagogical tools. The formation of citizenship can be carried out through computer, multimedia and telecommunication technologies, which allow to increase literacy, show respect for language, other legal information and statehood in general.

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