THE ROLE OF DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF A MODERN TEACHER IN HIS PROFESSIONAL WORK

Abstract

The article is presents a comprehensive study of the meaning and structure of digital competencies of a modern teacher, as well as the role they can play in his fulfilling professional duties. Based on the analysis of the authors’ own pedagogical experience, as well as the wide specialized literature range involvement, the term “digitalization” is defined, taking into account the peculiarities of the modern educational organizations functioning as much as possible. The article reveals the corresponding concept structure. The place of the competencies in the teacher’s work is determined. The paper reveals the content and structure of the notion of digital competencies in relation to the modern teacher’s activities. Their classification is given. As a final task, the authors consider these competencies, especially subjective ones, in interrelation and mutual influence with other features of the professional portrait of the modern teacher.