EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM AS A MODEL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The problems of reforming higher education as part of the global digital transformation are raised in the article. Eco-education is not dependent on market fluctuations and social changes and is focused on the accessibility and openness of the educational process at universities. In contrast, the models of elitist and egotistical education have priorities in market laws and social utility. The ecosystem in education is viewed as a systemic process where all elements are organically linked to the educational needs and professional development prospects of students. The organic system of interrelationships is aimed at enriching the educational process with technological innovations, professional and social experience. The mechanism for forming an eco-educational model is linked to the integration of digital technologies into teaching and management based on student and the interaction of formal, non-formal and informal education subsystems. The dominant characteristics of the modern educational ecosystem are the creation of an educational environment, networking that emphasises the interconnection of all elements of the system, flexibility and adaptability that allows for a response to new technologies, and established educational and social values. An example of such interaction was the changes in the practical activities of Poltava Pedagogical University, in particular the organisation of training practices in professional methodologies, where digital technologies were combined with theoretical training, as well as with the work of education management bodies and the work of teachers of pupils and students. The results of student monitoring of the use of LMS by educational institutions not only demonstrated the competence of students, but also proved the varying effectiveness of digital platforms, which can help school administrators make their choice.