The importance of information technologies for the formation of digital awareness of educators

The article examines the role of information technologies in strengthening educators’ digital competence for professional activities, emphasizing their relevance in shaping professional skills and preparing teachers for the integration of innovative tools in educational contexts. It presents programs and resources for creating interactive online content, such as digital storytelling, as well as international initiatives that encourage the development of a global digital society and promote the adoption of technology in education. An experimental study was carried out to analyze how educators can be trained to use information technologies effectively and how pedagogical conditions influence this process. The initial phase revealed that most participants had insufficient understanding of pedagogical innovation and underestimated the importance of technology in improving training quality. To overcome this limitation, a methodological support system was developed, which included updated programs, digital content, and a special course designed to foster educators’ readiness to employ technology in their professional practice. The findings confirmed the effectiveness of this support, as the experimental group achieved significant statistical improvements in digital competence, while the control group showed only minimal progress related to independent research. The results highlight the importance of structured, technology-oriented training as a crucial factor for advancing professional development.