EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL TOOLS AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING CHEMISTRY TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The article highlights the urgent need for integrating digital educational tools into the teaching of chemistry in higher education institutions. In light of rapid technological progress and the necessity to modernize traditional approaches to chemistry education, the paper substantiates the importance of transforming the learning process through the implementation of innovative digital technologies. The study presents a comprehensive analysis of digital platforms, virtual laboratories, interactive simulators, chemical process visualization tools, and learning analytics systems that offer powerful means for developing students’ research, analytical, and technological competencies.

The pedagogical conditions for the effective integration of digital tools into chemistry instruction are explored in detail, including the methodological preparedness of teachers, alignment of digital content with learning objectives, access to infrastructure, and institutional support. The paper emphasizes that digital instruments not only enhance the quality of chemical education but also promote personalization, adaptability, and interactivity in learning.

Based on a review of international and Ukrainian research and experimental projects, the article demonstrates the positive impact of digital technologies on students’ academic performance, motivation, independent thinking, and cognitive engagement. It showcases successful applications of platforms such as PhET, Labster, Mozaik Education, Classtime, and Moodle, as well as domestic developments, which prove the effectiveness of blended learning models. The necessity to move from auxiliary use of digital tools to full-scale integration into the pedagogical environment is substantiated.

The study outlines future research perspectives, including the development of adaptive digital learning models for chemistry, the enhancement of educational data monitoring systems, and the elaboration of methodological frameworks to support instructors and to create integrated cloud-based systems for teaching natural sciences.