DIDACTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN CLASSROOM LESSONS

This article scientifically and pedagogically analyzes the didactic opportunities for developing students’ information and communication competence in the process of classroom instruction in higher educational institutions. The role of the modern digital educational environment, smart technologies, multimedia tools, distance learning platforms, and interactive teaching methods in improving students’ skills of working with information, analyzing, transmitting, and engaging in digital communication is highlighted. According to the research findings, it was determined that integrating innovative pedagogical technologies into the educational process significantly contributes to improving students’ digital literacy and professional competencies.