scientific and technological progress, educational programs.
In the 21st century, the term “technology" is an important issue in many areas, including
education. This is due to the fact, that technology has become the backbone of knowledge transfer
in most countries. The integration of technology has now gone through innovation and transformed
our societies, completely changing the way people think, work, and live. As part of this, schools and
other educational institutions, that are supposed to prepare students for life in the “knowledge
society”, should take into account the integration of ICT in their curriculum. Educational
technology tools, such as computers, testing software, data collection and analysis software, digital
microscopes, hypermedia/multimedia, student response systems, and interactive whiteboards, can
help students actively participate in acquiring scientific knowledge and developing the nature of
science and research in the subject of chemistry. When educational technology tools are used
appropriately and effectively in science classrooms, students actively participate in building their
knowledge and improving their thinking and problem-solving skills.
Currently, many new educational technology tools are available to science teachers.
However, integrating technology into learning is still a challenge for most teachers. Existing
research shows, that technology integration is a long-term process that requires commitment. The
purpose of this article: is to show, that there are data, proving, that information technologies and
tools are a good tool for acquiring and assimilating knowledge on the subject of chemistry in
educational institutions.
Computers and the Internet are positioned, as capable means of empowering users to make
changes and improvements in the field of education by using different information and resources
and analyzing information from different perspectives; therefore, cultivating the credibility and
relevance of educational situations. ICTs help simplify the understanding of complex things through
simulations, that once again complement real-world learning situations. Therefore, ICTs can
promote dynamic learning and higher-order thinking.
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To improve the academic performance of students, it is necessary to move from traditional
teaching methods to modern teaching methods. Computer-based learning is space-and time-
independent, allowing students to complete the program at home or on a school computer. It
promotes interactivity, which individualizes content for each student according to their needs, and
provides formative feedback on multiple-choice questions. ICT improves learning speed, when
students can learn more materials at the same time, as regular students. In addition, students who
receive instructions using ICTs, continue to learn better. The problem of low student achievement
torments the education system from the primary school level to the university level. This problem
wastes human potential and educational opportunities. The results of the study confirm the
effectiveness of ICT in teaching chemistry and also predict that ICT-based learning is better than
the traditional approach to learning. In addition to improving academic performance, the results of
the study will increase the interest and retention of students in the field of chemistry [1].
In the field of chemical education, ICTs can provide solutions to many problems, related to
chemical education, and, thus, contribute to improving the quality of chemical education in
chemistry. Traditional classroom teaching, as we know, is mainly a method of talking and chalk. In
addition, the teacher is also pressured, to finish the curriculum on time, even if the teacher wants his
students to gain a deep understanding of the subject. Advanced knowledge of information and
communication technologies, with a particular focus on tools and methods, is used in teaching
chemistry at the junior and senior secondary school levels. The traditional chalk-and-talk method
could not help solve the learner's problem, and, hence, the need for ICT as a tool can improve
knowledge, as well as the learning experience. There are many concepts, that can be used to
describe the motivational aspect of science teaching and learning. Computers have been used in
education in many ways since the very beginning of their history. Several ways of analyzing the use
of computers and ICTs in education determine the importance of the same things. Any particular
technology is often considered as a specific tool for the more efficient performance of its task [2].
There are many topics that can be covered with computer programs for teaching chemistry.
For example, and rotations substances; optimization 3D structure; tautomeric forms; and automatic
renumbering calculate molar refractive power, surface tension, refractive index, density,
polarizability and dielectric constant; and import and export of molecules; transformations the 2D to
3D; the preliminary form of the periodic table; with the structure of carbohydrates; with the
structure of fullerenes and other larger molecules; editing the structure of the molecule, etc.[2, c.
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ICTs increase the efficiency of teachers' work and can reduce the time spent by teachers on
administrative tasks. It is important for both students and teachers to regularly use ICT in their
lessons. Students develop higher-order thinking skills in learning environments where ICT is used.
In addition, a study by Rusek M., Stбrkovб D., Chytrэ V., Bнlek M. showed that students at
school have high hopes for the integration of ICT in classrooms, since a new generation is born and
grows using technology and can be defined as a phenomenon of digital origin.The younger students
are the higher their expectations for integrating ICT in the classroom. It also proved that the
integration of ICTs mainly depends on personal factors, which are defined as self-perception. This
study also shows, that the adoption of ICTs by teachers and students in and out of the classroom,
results in both being more likely to use technology outside of the classroom. They found, that
barriers to ICT integration in the classroom are teachers ' confidence, competence, and attitude,
which reduces the percentage of ICT integration [3].
The results of the study of Zagorsky V.V., Davydova N.A., Menyailova V.V., and Petrova
E.P. show that chemistry education based on technology is more effective compared to traditional
classes. This is because the use of ICT tools and equipment creates an active learning environment
that will be more interesting and effective for both teachers and students.The results correspond to
the results of a study by Vorobyova O.V., which proved that the use of ICT in chemistry teaching
will improve students' skills on topics such as the structure of a chemical substance and scientific
experiments that can be performed differently than it used to be in laboratories, exposing students to
danger from interaction with chemicals, but now chemical experiments can be performed on
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specialized programs that do not give any risks if students suddenly do not follow safety
precautions during a chemical experiment.In addition, most teachers in this study agree, that ICTs
help improves classroom management, as students behave well and are more focused. Moreover,
this study proved that students learn more effectively using ICTs because the lessons developed are
more fun and interesting. Accordingly, the participants agreed, that the integration of ICT can
contribute to the best possible learning of students in chemistry classes [4, 5].
Results of the study Zhou Q., Hu J., Gao S. show, that the use of the Internet in teaching and
learning chemistry in secondary schools, had a positive effect on the assimilation of knowledge
since teachers themselves have a positive attitude to the use of ICT in teaching and learning.
However, another study showed that the process of introducing ICT in chemistry teaching is largely
dependent on teachers. Так, For example, not all teachers know the use of ICTs in teaching and
learning, or some teachers have not yet sufficiently integrated ICTs into teaching and learning, as
teachers ' knowledge of ICTs and network technologies is very limited. However, the effectiveness
of teachers in schools changes as the length of service and age of teachers increases. This shows
that the effectiveness of teachers decreases with increasing seniority and age, but somehow the
decline and belief in effectiveness depending on the school's management. School management here
means opportunities for peer interaction and the use of learning resources. Schools that could
provide opportunities for teachers to reflect on teaching and learning with their colleagues, and for
administrators and teachers - to collaborate and communicate, and support the use of learning
resources. It follows from this study, that teachers ' belief in effectiveness depends on school
management and culture. Therefore, if the school always introduces a culture of change, and
teachers are always sent to training to improve their skills, then преподаваниеit will be easier to
improve the integration of ICT in teaching in the classroom [6].
The study of teachers ' views on ICT, as well as their current level of ICT use, is of
particular importance in ICT integration studies. The use of ICTs as an effective tool for student
learning has generated a growing debate among educators and policymakers. Teachers, students,
parents, and many others, interested in integrating technology, are often overwhelmed with
providing and evaluating high-quality technology-based learning. ICTs play a central role in school-
community collaboration and in involving parents in the learning process. ICTs are widely
promoted by central authorities as a teaching and learning tool, but there is still a significant
implementation gap. ICTs are often recommended for competency assessment, but guidance
documents rarely specify, how they should be applied. Teachers usually acquire ICT teaching skills
as part of their primary education, but further professional development is less common [7].
To be able to effectively use ICTs in their lessons, teachers should:
* Be aware of its potential,
* Choose tools and methods that meet the needs of students,
* Effectively develop their teaching methods,
* Develop new learning strategies,
* Know and apply classroom management rules to cope with problems arising in learning
environments using technology [7, p.94].
The rapid development of ICTs has revolutionized the twenty-first century and has affected
the needs of developed societies. ICTs are becoming increasingly important both in education and
in our daily lives. The results of the reviewed studies have shown, that ICTs have a positive impact
on students ' academic performance in the chemistry subject. Specialized applied chemistry
programs are more compelling, effective, useful, and valuable in teaching chemistry at the
secondary school level; therefore, it is suggested, that teachers use ICTs in teaching chemistry.
Thus, пsoftware for drawing and visualizing a three-dimensional chemical structure, performing
chemical experiments and other spectroscopic methods, the periodic table and organic chemistry,
and other topics can significantly improve students ' knowledge of practical chemistry. However, so
far in our country more attention is paid to theoretical knowledge, rather than experimental work,
and ICTs can play a very important role in this problem. Technology initiatives can only be
successful if they are compatible with the learning environment. Initiatives to effectively integrate
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technology into classroom learning should start with curriculum goals. This provides a consistent
goal. ICT and improving teachers ' skills in using technology in their lessons should be adopted as a
standard in all schools on a priority basis.
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