Professional digital culture of pedagogical college students: toward the problem of developing

Digitalization has a signifi cant impact on society and culture, expanding the understanding of general and professional culture. Information and communication technologies are developing at an incredible speed and permeating all areas of life. This explains why developing a professional digital culture in students is becoming a key element of the educational process. In the face of rapid change in the digital world, modern educational institutions are forced to adapt their curricula and teaching approaches to meet new requirements. This article examines the development of a professional digital culture in students at a pedagogical college. The authors examine the prerequisites for the development of a professional digital culture among modern specialists, approaches to the structure of a professional digital culture among students at a pedagogical college, and clarify the stages of developing this type of culture and the necessary conditions for its development. An analysis of the sources led us to the conclusion that it is necessary to develop a professional digital culture among future teachers at a pedagogical college in the context of modern education. Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into the educational process, and teachers must be able to use them effectively and creatively to improve the level of education. The authors also draw attention to the importance of supporting distance learning, collaborative work, and accessibility of education through the use of digital libraries and online resources. The development of a professional digital culture among students is a response to the challenges of modern society and an important step in the development of education, which must meet the requirements of the digital economy, thereby raising the level of training of future specialists and ensuring higher educational standards.