In the context of the rapid development of digital technologies and the transition to an information society, the requirements for the professional activities of higher education teachers are increasing. One of the most important areas of modernization of the educational process is the development of information and communication competence of the teaching staff. The article examines the essence, structure and components of information and communication competence, and analyzes modern digital tools and technologies that contribute to its formation and development. The results of the analysis of current approaches to teaching and self-development of teachers in the context of digitalization of education are presented.  

Information and communication competence, digitalization of education, higher education teachers

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