Using of digital technologies in the educational process of higher school

The transformation of the global economic space at all levels of socio-economic eco-systems has been indicated, which is caused by the digitalization of all spheres of public life. The level of transformation of world civilization is commensurate with the revolution of including new ways of energy supply for industry and people’s life, bright discoveries, that change the space due to the achievements of scientific and technological progress.

The role of digitalization in the educational process of higher education in the formation of social skills, high professional competencies of future graduates and their demand in the labormarket has been investigated. Problems of introduction of digital technologies in higher Education institutions, connected with weak preparation of the teaching staff and students in the sphere of use of computer technologies, technical problems and change of the purpose of educational activity have been identified. The results of the introduction of elements of digital technologies in the technological process of teaching students basic disciplines on the example of microeconomics have been revealed empirically. The result of the research is a real improvement in the assimilation of theoretical material using digital technologies, a better understanding of it and the possibility of its application in professional activities.

It has been concluded, that it is necessary to include elements of digital technologies in the educational process of higher education, because they provide new opportunities for teachers increasing the interest and involvement of students in the studied disciplines and for students in the implementation of their creative and intellectual potential, obtaining deeper knowledge and skills in demand. For the country, this is an opportunity to get managers and specialists of the future, able to ensure stable economic growth and social development of the nation.

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