DIGITAL COMPETENCE OF MASTERS IN RUSSIAN AND FOREIGN EDUCATION

Abstract

To date, digitalization has affected almost all spheres of public life. The socio-cultural sphere is no exception – specialists in this field should have the skills to work with digital technologies. Accordingly, universities face the most important task, which lies in the harmonious involvement of innovative approaches and modern digital technologies in the educational process. In the researchers’ opinion, digital competencies should be developed at the master’s level, since it is this stage of education (including the direction of socio-cultural activities) that involves obtaining more in-depth knowledge and skills in this area. At the moment, there is a clear gap between the number of specialists needed by society and those currently available who are able to work effectively in the digital economy. It can be overcome by creating an appropriate environment in vocational education institutions, which should contribute to the development of IT competencies, the list of which is not yet complete.