Fostering digital culture of future teachers via open educational environment in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

In the field of teacher education, the role of digital culture is becoming increasingly important due to the rapid digitalization of education. Digital culture gives future teachers the opportunity to navigate the digital environment, manage educational resources, and engage in professional communication. This research work focuses on fostering digital culture among students of a pedagogical specialty through the integration of open educational environments into the learning process. The study was conducted at a Kazakh university and included the practical use of open digital platforms by future teachers. The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of such platforms in developing key digital competencies, including digital literacy, online communication ethics, critical thinking, and digital content management. As a result of the practical part "Involving students in open digital educational environments," it was revealed that constant participation in open platforms has a positive effect on students' willingness to learn in digital environments. Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that the integration of open educational environments into teacher training programs can significantly enhance the digital culture and professional training of future teachers.