FORMATION OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE AS A COMPONENT OF THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF THE FUTURE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST

Abstract

The article highlights the issue of forming digital competence (DC) as an important component of the professional training of future documentation specialist in the higher education system. The essence of DC and its components are analyzed. The principles of forming the DC of future documentation specialist are defined and characterized, in particular: integrity, consistency, active activity, continuity, self-education. The conditions that contribute to the effective formation of DC of future documentation specialist in HEI are analyzed: updating of educational programs; practical focus of training; functioning of electronic platforms and environments, implementation of electronic educational resources; developed IT infrastructure of HEI. Modern tools that contribute to the formation of DC are identified, in particular: interactive, multimedia and cloud technologies, gamification, mobile applications etc. Effective methods and forms that should be used in the educational process are: online lectures, use of electronic educational courses, mentoring, trainings, problem-searching presentation of information, presentations, creative projects and others. Emphasis is placed on the importance of continuous development and improvement of the DC of teachers of HEI with the help of online courses, webinars, trainings etc. It was concluded that modern conditions require updating approaches to the professional training of future documentation specialist. In particular, it is necessary to update educational programs, taking into account the digitalization of document studies, to ensure students’ access to modern technologies and infrastructure, to improve the qualifications of teachers in the field of digital technologies, to promote the motivation of students to acquire digital knowledge and skills.