Розвиток цифрової компетентності викладачів закладів вищої освіти: перспективи та виклики

The article examines the current problem of the development of digital competence of teachers of higher education institutions in the context of modern challenges, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law in Ukraine. The transformation of the educational process and the need to adapt the teaching staff to new working conditions, including distance and mixed learning, are analyzed. An analysis of scientific research on the definition of the concept of "digital competence" was carried out, based on the works of both foreign and domestic scientists. Special attention is paid to the evolution of the term from "information and communication competence" to the modern understanding of digital competence as a complex concept. The study highlights key aspects of digital competence development, including technical, methodological and organizational challenges faced by educators. Problems related to unstable electricity supply in 2022-2024 and their impact on the educational process are considered separately. The importance of continuous professional development of teachers in the field of digital technologies and the need for a systematic approach to the formation of digital competence was emphasized. Special attention is paid to the possibilities of digital services to improve the quality of teaching and learning, including the creation of multimedia content and personalization of the educational process. The critical importance of the development of digital skills to ensure the competitiveness of teachers and the quality of education in modern conditions is emphasized. Prospects for further research are outlined, in particular regarding the integration of digital knowledge in specific subject areas. The article has theoretical and practical significance for the development of digital competence development strategies in institutions of higher education and can be useful for heads of educational institutions, methodologists and teachers.