IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN SOCIETY

In the modern world of knowledge and information, with the<br> transition from industrial to information society, knowledge and competence are<br> granted the greatest attention. Due to the changes in social, technical,<br> educational and other environment, information, knowledge and skills quickly<br> become outdated in modern society; therefore, the need for lifelong learning and<br> continuous development of new skills arises. It becomes more and more clear<br> that in this maelstrom of changes the education change is also inevitable and<br> covers transition from teaching to learning concept. Application of innovative<br> learning ways and methods based on the wide information technology use which<br> allows expanding education beyond the formal school boarders, individualizing,<br> making it more accessible and flexible becomes highly significant. In order to<br> respond to the global trends, reforms of educational systems are carried out in<br> many countries. The purpose of such reforms is an attempt to change the way of<br> thinking in terms of teaching and learning, to lay the foundations of lifelong<br> education and to require the innovative learning methods. Today it is e-learning<br> or digital learning, distance learning, open learning, use of digital tools in the<br> learning process.<br>

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