Collaborative network activity as a form of independent work of future technology teachers

Abstract

Introduction. In accordance with the need to develop students’ ability and readiness for continuous self-education and self-development throughout their lives, the importance of students’ independent work increases significantly. In the context of the digital transformation of education, one of the main forms of independent work should be joint network activities of students, during which network educational communities are formed. The purpose of the article is to consider the possibilities of organizing joint network activities of future technology teachers as part of independent work in disciplines, practices, as well as in extracurricular activities; analyze the didactic potential of the online educational communities of students that are being formed.Materials and Methods. When writing the article, methods of analysis of domestic and foreign literature, comparative analysis, generalization and systematization, and pedagogical experiment were used.Results. Today, when improving the qualifications of teaching staff, the model of “horizontal training”, when training is carried out within professional communities, is quite actively used. This model can also be effective for communities of future teachers. Digital tools for organizing joint network activities within disciplines and practices are presented when organizing independent work for students at Minin University. Special attention is paid to the organization of joint network activities within the framework of the communicative and digital module of the Core of Higher Pedagogical Education. The greatest effect from joint network activities of future teachers can be obtained through project activities. Examples of network projects of teachers and students of Minin University are given, within the framework of which project and network communities are formed.Discussion and Conclusions. Properly organized independent work in the digital educational environment of the university, the use of modern digital tools for this significantly improves the quality of professional training of specialists. Joint network activities make it possible to organize mutual learning within the emerging educational student community. At the same time, conditions are created for the formation of team building skills, universal and professional competencies, ICT competence of future technology teachers, self-assessment and mutual assessment skills.