FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS USING THE LEARNINGAPPS ONLINE SERVICE

Abstract

Summary. The article discusses the possibilities of using the LearningApps service in the process of professional training of future technology teachers. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to form a competitive teacher who is able to effectively use modern information and communication technologies in the educational process. The paper substantiates the importance of digital and methodical competences as key components of the professional training of the future technology teacher.

Scientific approaches to the use of interactive learning tools in institutions of higher education were analyzed and their role in increasing the efficiency of the educational process was determined. The didactic potential of the LearningApps service was revealed as a tool for creating interactive exercises of various types that contribute to the activation of students' cognitive activity, the development of their independence and the formation of practical skills in the use of digital resources.

Special attention was paid to the possibilities of using the specified service in the process of training future teachers of technology, in particular in the context of students creating their own interactive tasks, modeling lesson fragments and using the developed materials during pedagogical practice. It has been proven that such activities contribute to the formation of digital, methodical and pedagogical competences, the development of creative thinking and the improvement of the level of readiness of students for professional activities.

The main advantages of using the service are identified, including interactivity, accessibility, the possibility of quick feedback and individualization of training. At the same time, certain limitations related to technical support and the level of digital training of users are outlined. A conclusion was made about the expediency and effectiveness of using the LearningApps service as a tool for the formation of professional competencies of future technology teachers, and the prospects for further research in this direction were determined.