Innovative digital technologies in the pr-management specialists training for public administration bodies on the blended learning

Abstract

Objective. The paper examined the information digital technologies effectiveness in the PR-management specialists training for public administration bodies on the blended learning model. The research methodology is based on a mixed-methods approach and a combination of qualitative and quantitative design to fully cover the use of digital technology in the training of professionals under martial law. Results. It has been demonstrated that through a combination of different digital technologies in the higher education institutions of Ukraine, depending on the stage of training and type of lesson, a flexible inclusive approach was used, making provision for the creation of common standards for teaching through digital technology. Innovative digital technologies were used depending on the stage of the educational process (communication and interaction; conducting lectures and seminars; transferring learning materials and exchanging them; digital content development; knowledge evaluation and academic performance rating). As the higher education institutions of Ukraine significantly improved the asynchronous learning models, the preparation level of both educators and students for the complete transition to asynchronous learning given the war was markedly higher. It is deemed that the flexible self-study model during the war ensures the general competencies development, however students have not mastered a sufficient level of professional practical competencies.