Development and implementation of digital educational technologies for the formation of 21st century competencies among middle and high school students

Abstract

The research is devoted to the urgent problem of developing and implementing digital educational technologies for the formation of key competencies of the 21st century among middle and high school students. Based on a comprehensive analysis of current trends in digital education, the most promising approaches and tools have been identified that contribute to the effective development of critical thinking, creativity, communication skills and digital literacy of schoolchildren. As part of an empirical study involving a sample of 1,500 students in grades 7-11, an assessment was made of the impact of implemented digital educational solutions on the dynamics of the formation of target competencies. The results obtained indicate a statistically significant increase in the level of development of key competencies in the experimental groups (p<0.01), as well as an increase in academic motivation (r=0.78) and involvement of schoolchildren in the educational process (d=0.92). Practical recommendations on scaling proven digital tools and their integration into the school education system are formulated.