Abstract:
The article considers possibilities of developing digital competence of teachers by using educational training as an optional form of organization of the educational process and professional development of teachers. Different approaches to the interpretation of the concept of digital competence of specialists, in particular practicing teachers, are identified. Described training as one of the active forms of obtaining knowledge in the system of continuing education of teachers. Given examples of online tools that were used during training sessions for practicing teachers to develop one of the main components of their professional competence – digital competence. Provided static data on the effectiveness of this form of digital competence development, obtained as a result of a survey of participating teachers described in the article of educational trainings.