DIGITAL TOOLS APPLICATION IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING

Abstract

The article presents the possibilities and advantages of digital tools application in chemistry classes. Main directions of using online services when studying chemistry have been highlighted for: visualization when explaining new material, modeling chemical objects, creating virtual and augmented reality, conducting laboratory work, creating didactic games, mind maps, as well as knowledge control. The main digital tools that can be used in chemistry classes are described. Examples of digital exercises, simulations, games, mind maps, quizzes, interactive worksheets, crossword puzzles are given. Pedagogical tasks that can be solved with the help of online tools have been specified. The application of modern digital educational resources allows the teacher to intensify the educational process, visualize theoretical material, make chemistry classes clear, interesting, interactive, organize the independent work of students, see the individual development of each child, and ensure a constant exchange of information between the participants of the educational process. Online services for creating virtual laboratory works allow you to understand all the processes better, establish cause-and-effect relationships, see the connection between chemistry and life, and develop practical skills of performing a chemical experiment. Digital resources help to get an objective picture of the level of aptitude of group in general and each student separately. They increase the motivation to study chemistry, enable the formation of information and digital competence and increase the effectiveness of the educational process. In addition, the teacher together with the students also improves his skills in working with information and communication technologies by learning new tools of online exercises’ creation. Having created a certain online exercise, you can use it many times and from any device, which simplifies the preparation for the lesson in the future. Since modern education is in the process of updating and informatization, teachers need to actively introduce digital resources into the learning process in order to create a modernized digital educational environment.