THE MISSION OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN VIEW OF CONTEMPORARY LEARNERS’ INTERESTS

Abstract

Considering the innovativeness of education as a fundamental didactic basis upon which the actualization, transformation, and modernization of the content, structure, or form of the educational process take place, it is appropriate to analyze the effectiveness of innovative ideas considering the needs and preferences of contemporary learners. Thus, the relevance and usefulness of innovations in the national education system depend not so much on the introduction of specific concepts, methods, or technologies into pedagogical practice, but rather on the acceptance or rejection of these ideas by today’s pupils and students.

According to V. Kremen, a primary attribute of educational innovation is that it serves as a key instrument for the formation of advanced technologies in educational systems and for the creation of unique models of personal development (Kremen, 2008, p. 10). The materials of the New Ukrainian School Concept (2016) emphasize two interrelated educational directions: (1) the readiness of teachers and students for innovation, and (2) the minimization of the digital gap between teachers and learners through the use of modern electronic learning tools that enable work with large volumes of information and support the educational process in an online communication mode.

At the same time, it should be taken into account that each learner is an individual with a diverse set of psychophysiological characteristics that influence their needs, expectations, and interests. Since this statement can be considered indisputable, the design, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies in the educational process of general secondary education institutions should be carried out under conditions of large-scale research into students’ responses to the proposed innovations. This approach will not only provide educators with up-to-date statistical data but will also help them select appropriate tools for implementing innovative initiatives in the context of improving the quality of educational activities.

By aligning the capabilities of digital services within innovative technologies with the capacities of participants in the educational process, the national education system, on the one hand, ensures equal access to electronic technologies and global Internet resources for all learners, while on the other hand, enables personalized learning online formats. In this context, innovative technologies demonstrate significant potential that can be effectively used to expand pedagogical experience and implement advanced innovations in general secondary education institutions.