The use of digital technology in the training of modern teachers

On the basis of the analysis of the potential of digital technology, the article describes the experience of using digital technology in the process of training of future teachers in the context of updating the content of education. Students' use of mobile devices and apps in university practice has been studied. An example of a section of the professional methodology lesson presents the peculiarities of the use of a number of online apps in the process of training of future teachers. Using the MindMaps method with online tools Bubbl.us and Flinga, the term “digital education” is formulated. The basic characteristics of the modern teacher are distinguished: the ability to motivate, to be a competent person, to have leader’s qualities. The potential of digital technologies is leading to innovations in teaching methods of school subjects, which requires finding new methodological approaches and updating teaching methods. An example of students' applying of BYOD technology while doing practical tasks using the Mindmaps method is presented. Based on the experience of using online apps, the results of students' choice of test programs considered optimal for further use in professional activity are described. Digital technologies are considered to be effective tools for the teacher, which increase students' interest in learning teaching methods and form their subject competences. Findings of the final survey among students helped to compile methodological recommendations as for the use of digital technologies at the lesson. Future teachers have the opportunity to acquire relevant knowledge, practical training for further professional activity. The authors did not attempt to analyse all the available digital technologies and apps. Since there are a great number of them, an attempt was made to distinguish digital technologies and apps according to the ways of their use: motivation, extension of reality during the study of new material, use of didactic simulations, infographics; conducting formative assessment, development of tests; carrying out final evaluation