Нові виклики перед сучасною освітою: невідворотні трансформації та необхідні навички

Abstract. In the article the author analyzes the changes associated with the computerization and digitalization of modern society, which necessitate improving the quality of IT education. The author focuses on the necessity of educational transformations related to the development of a new widely available and multifunctional tool, such as generative artificial intelligence, and the importance of ensuring the harmonious development of higher mental functions, analytical abilities, critical thinking, imagination, creativity, self-regulation, and self-efficacy in the younger generation. The need to improve the process of organizing educational sessions, diversifying the methods of their conduct and ways of organizing educational interaction between students to ensure their qualified training in the dynamically changing conditions dictated by the modern labor market is substantiated. The article outlines the groups of skills, in addition to professional technical skills (hard skills), that need to be formed and developed in students of the branch of knowledge “Information Technology” for their qualified training. In particular, we are talking about soft skills, such as communication skills, problem solving, adaptability and stress resistance, ability to cooperate (teamwork), curiosity and readiness for continuous learning, customer focus, emotional intelligence, time management, leadership, etc. As part of an integrated approach to education, it is also important to develop environmentally responsible skills and skills for sustainable development for future IT professionals. It is important that tech workers understand global ecological challenges, realize the impact of technology on the environment, integrate ecological principles into their work, and be able to work in a changing world.