Formation of digital competence of future agricultural specialists using the discipline «informatics»

Abstract

The article investigates the problem of forming digital competence of future specialists in the agricultural sector by means of the discipline «Informatics» in the conditions of digital transformation of education and agricultural production. The need for professionally oriented content of computer training aimed at developing the ability to apply digital technologies, information and communication tools, digital platforms and artificial intelligence technologies to solve professional tasks is substantiated. The study uses methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization and systematization of scientific sources. The essence of the formation of digital competence is determined, methodological approaches and pedagogical conditions for its development by means of the discipline «Informatics» are characterized. Pedagogical conditions are determined, which include professionally oriented structuring of the content of the discipline «Informatics», the use of practice-oriented teaching methods, the creation of a modern digital educational environment, the use of digital educational resources and artificial intelligence services, interdisciplinary integration and the development of motivation for continuous digital professional self-improvement. It has been proven that the integration of professionally oriented training content, practice-oriented methods, digital educational resources, artificial intelligence services and interdisciplinary connections ensures the development of digital thinking, information culture and readiness of future specialists in the agricultural sector for effective professional activity in the conditions of digitalization. The results obtained can be used to improve educational programs and methodological support for the professional training of future specialists in the agricultural sector.