The role of information and communication technologies in Implementing sustainable development strategy of Higher education in Ukraine

Abstract

This research aims to analyze modern problematicity of examining and evaluating ICT role in implementing sustainable development strategy of higher education in Ukraine. Education for sustainable development is considered as a key instrument to achieve sustainable development goals and must respond to the 21st century challenges and aspirations as well as develop the right values and skills that will lead to sustainable and inclusive growth and peaceful coexistence; as an integral part of quality education, inherent in the lifelong learning concept. It has proved that various technology-based learning resources have become the new favorites of research and educational practice; they revolutionized the field of education. ICT integration in education is considered as having the potential to transform teaching and learning practices; it intensifies both teaching and learning processes, the quality and accessibility of education, learning environment, learning motivation, the scholastic performance; it increases the speed of perception, understanding, and the huge knowledge depth. In the research terms, it has been specified that ICT pose different challenges (lack of technical knowledge, training experience, limited ICT tools, poorer physical health, and increased vulnerability to cyberbullying, suicide, binge drinking, etc.)