Problems of and Prospects for the Educational Environment of the University in the Context of the Use of Digital Technologies: A Theoretical Analysis

Recently, the issue of the introduction and use of digital technologies in the process of training specialists at higher education institutions has been increasingly raised. Modern socio-economic conditions dictate their requirements for future subjects of labour. The higher education institution has found itself in a situation of rapid restructuring due to the challenges of modern reality. The changes concern not only the education system and the processes of obtaining knowledge and working with information, but also all aspects of human life. The increased information flow, the changes and the introduction of new technologies in the field of production require rapid restructuring, constant training, and professional development from the modern person. Thus, the burden on institutions that train specialists for different industries and fields of activity increases. This article provides a theoretical analysis of the existing problems of the educational environment of universities in the context of the digital transformation of society. It presents and summarizes the results of empirical research. It also outlines the prospects for development in the use of digital technologies in the educational environment. Despite the introduction and use of various educational technologies, the main burden falls on higher school teachers as they transfer knowledge to future subjects of labour, taking into account the requirements of the development of modern society.