IT technologies in the development of digital literacy

¹ Pyatigorsk State University, 9 Kalinin Ave., 357532 Pyatigorsk, Russia
² Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations Sevastopol State University, 33, Universitetskaya St., 299053 Sevastopol, Russia

^* Corresponding author: katemiletova@rambler.ru

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of IT-technologies on the development of digital literacy in modern society. It is noted that nowadays no sphere of social activity can function without IT-technologies, which leads to the need for the formation and development of digital literacy and digital competencies in modern man. The authors point out that the specifics of IT-technologies, their influence and prevalence today require a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to study. This study of digital products, proves the effectiveness of IT-technologies in professional activities (mostly in translation practice) while solving a wide range of problems. On the example of Google Translate and PROMT services, the capabilities of IT-technologies that simplify and speed up the translator's work and ensure high quality of translation are shown. Based on the results of the study, the authors conclude that IT-technologies serve as a tool for realizing professionally significant goals and tasks, the solution of which is possible in the presence of digital competencies. The article emphasizes the importance of forming digital literacy of specialists in various industries on the basis of continuous introduction and improvement of IT skills through systematic work with IT technologies and programs.