Problems of digital inclusion in vocational (vocation-technical) education institutions
Authors: Kossova-Silina Halyna 
Published: August 2024

The content of the article presents an analysis of the problems and trends in the development of modern digital technologies of inclusive education in the field of professional education, taking into account the development of relevant guidelines for customers of educational services. Current problems of digital inclusion in vocational education institutions are considered, namely: high-quality digital Ukrainian-language content that is accessible to various nosologies of education seekers with special educational needs, and the problem of training pedagogical workers in educational institutions to implement the concept of digital inclusion.
It was determined that the use of digital technologies means a paradigm shift in approaches to teaching and learning, which is a potential for the transformation of professional education and an opportunity for customers of educational services to succeed in the global economy, ensuring the personalization of the educational process and overcoming the distance between the academic environment and production. At the same time, realizing this potential requires concerted action to address issues such as the digital divide, technology obsolescence, and quality and trust issues.
In the context of inclusive educational innovation, digital accessibility is an important aspect of ensuring that all people, including persons with disabilities, have equal access to digital technologies and services.
During the study of trends in the development of modern learning technologies in the field of professional and technical education, the staff of the department conducted an analysis of the interaction of inclusive learning technologies and modern digital technologies, focused on understanding how these two elements can interact to create an inclusive educational environment. The ways and possibilities of using digital technologies in the process of inclusive education are determined. The implementation and integration of digital technologies requires significant investment in infrastructure and ongoing support to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness. A successful example of such an infrastructural solution is the single educational-digital ecosystem of the Bilotserk Institute of Continuing Professional Education, which combines the intellectual, scientific, professional, educational, and technological potential of the subjects of the network educational-digital environment, provides for the use of digital, andragogic and interactive technologies in virtual space.
The findings of the study indicate that although digital technologies have the potential to significantly improve the quality of vocational education, their successful implementation depends on addressing the associated challenges. It is important to constantly evaluate, study and introduce new initiatives in the field of digital learning and digital inclusion into the educational process, constantly update the educational process through the integration of digital technologies, ensure the appropriate quality of educational programs and resources.