DIGITAL TESTING TOOLS AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE

Purpose. The aim of this study is to investigate how the implementation of digital solutions influences the development of educators' digital competencies and to explore how knowledge of one digital solution can be applied in working with other educational technologies. Additionally, this study seeks to test the hypothesis that familiarizing educators with specific digital testing systems can enhance their confidence in using other systems and improve their overall digital competence. Methods. The study employs observation, surveys, experimentation, analysis, and the method of studying and generalizing best pedagogical practices. Results. This article examines the impact of digital tools, particularly testing systems, on improving educators' digital competencies. A brief overview of the testing systems introduced into the educational process is provided. Following the implementation of these systems, an assessment of their impact on educators' digital competencies was conducted. The effectiveness of the implementation was evaluated through a survey method, using two types of questionnaires: a questionnaire to assess the development of educators' digital competencies, a questionnaire to determine the level of digital competence after using a testing application (the survey was conducted after the implementation of each proposed program). The results of these surveys emphasize the importance and relevance of developing educators' digital competencies, as well as the necessity of maintaining and improving these skills throughout their professional careers. Additionally, the survey results confirm the hypothesis that introducing educators to digital testing systems can increase their confidence in using such systems and enhance their overall digital competence. Conclusions. The results of this experiment on mastering testing systems demonstrate a positive impact on the development of technical skills and the ability to increase educators' confidence in using digital technologies. Therefore, it is essential to conduct courses and training sessions that familiarize educators with the latest digital solutions, support and develop already implemented software tools, and facilitate the integration of new technologies. Future research directions may focus on conducting a more detailed study with a larger sample size, as well as analyzing the shortcomings of testing systems identified through the surveys. This would enable further refinement of existing systems or the development of new testing solutions.