Using information technologies to improve media literacy of teachers of higher educational institutions of Ukraine

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https://doi.org/10.46502/issn.1856-7576/2026.20.03.5

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digital competence, digitalization of education, higher education teachers, information technologies, media literacy.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to empirically substantiate the impact of digital tools on the level of media literacy and determine the role of digital competence in the formation of the ability to critically analyze media content. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups (n = 120). The intervention provided for the systematic use of information technologies in the professional activities of teachers for one semester. The results of the analysis of variance indicated a significant impact of the use of IT on the level of media literacy (p < 0.001), the presence of a graduated effect depending on the intensity of their use. Correlation analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between digital competence and media literacy indicators (r = 0.64–0.73). The conclusions emphasize the effectiveness of the integration of information technologies as a tool for the development of teachers' media literacy, and emphasize the need for the systematic implementation of digital practices in higher education.

Author Biographies

Olga Trishchuk, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Kyiv, Ukraine.    

Doctor of Science in Social Communications, Professor, Department of Publishing and Editing, Scientific and Educational Publishing and Printing Institute, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Kyiv, Ukraine.    

Ruslan Trishchuk, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Reprography, Educational and Scientific Publishing and Printing Institute, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Juliia Dankevych, V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National University, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Computer and Information Technologies, V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National University, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Liudmyla Suprun, Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Management, Rivne, Ukraine. 

Doctor of Science in Social Communications, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Professor, Department of Journalism and Ukrainian Studies, National University of Water Management and Environmental Management, Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Management, Rivne, Ukraine. 

Oksana Romanenko, State University of Economics and Technology, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, State University of Economics and Technology, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. 

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2026-09-30

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Trishchuk, O., Trishchuk, R., Dankevych, J., Suprun, L., & Romanenko, O. (2026). Using information technologies to improve media literacy of teachers of higher educational institutions of Ukraine. Eduweb, 20(3), 81–95. https://doi.org/10.46502/issn.1856-7576/2026.20.03.5

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