EDTECH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LITERACY OF FUTURE EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The article explores the role of EdTech technologies in the formation of digital literacy of future education specialists in the context of the transformation of modern higher education. The focus is on innovative pedagogical approaches that integrate digital solutions into the educational processes of higher education institutions, ensuring the development of key competencies necessary for the effective professional development of a teacher of the 21st century. Examples of the application of adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, as well as methods for developing critical thinking, ethical use of digital tools and self-study skills are analyzed. The potential of EdTech as a means not only of technical modernization of education, but also of building an inclusive, ethical and innovative educational environment is substantiated. The process of digital transformation of higher education is analyzed, which involves rethinking traditional pedagogical models in the context of the requirements of the information society. The impact of digital tools (EdTech, LMS, adaptive platforms) on the development of interactive, student-centered learning, the formation of critical thinking, digital ethics and new professional roles of the teacher is outlined. The importance of digital literacy as a key competence is emphasized, in accordance with European recommendations and global educational initiatives (UNESCO, OECD). The potential of digital solutions for inclusion, personalization and adaptation of educational strategies based on educational data analytics is revealed. The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of innovative educational practices that transform the modern educational environment through the integration of digital technologies and pedagogical innovations. The key areas of education modernization are considered: adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), methods for developing critical thinking, self-study skills and ethical use of digital tools. The author analyzes examples of implementing relevant approaches and platforms, including CK-12, ALEKS, Labster, ClassVR, Duolingo, and others, that form individualized educational trajectories. The focus is on the formation of 21st century competencies, the development of ethical and technological literacy, and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in the context of the digital transformation of education.