Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in Educational Theory and Practice

The age of information technology requires teachers to be more flexible, innovative and interdisciplinary, looking for new interactive forms, methods and techniques of teaching. The publication discusses didactic information and communication technologies, virtual classrooms, multimedia software products and other resources used in the educational environment.Introduction:A basic requirement for general education in Europe is to acquire the so-called basic skills, which include the ability to communicate, the ability to work in a team, the ability to solve problems and to use modern information sources. The legislative framework at the initial stage of the basic educational degree in the Republic of Bulgaria is at an adequate level to meet the challenges posed by the European Union. Modern social realities set higher requirements for the education of the younger generation. The new conditions set important tasks for the organization of the educational activity in the Bulgarian school.Methodology:In order for the goals for the use of interactive multimedia presentations in teaching to be effective, didactic products are used in the acquisition and consolidation of knowledge, as materials that are developed by teachers and students and are used in all types of lessons - for new knowledge, negotiation and summary, for exercise. This creates a favorable atmosphere for creative work: learning becomes attractive and interesting, creates self-confidence in students based on personal training and achievements, supports the development of basic knowledge of science and digital competencies in students.It can be said that the goal of integrating ICT in the education of students from I - IV grade in the following algorithm:• Expanding and enriching the learning environment.• Improving training through effectively implemented ICT.• Increasing the level of computer use within the learning process.• Increasing the contribution of ICT in the application of interactive teaching and learning methods and strategies.• Improving the existing static forms of teaching materials and carrying out dynamic multimedia developments.Results:At the end of the theoretical presentation of the topic we present part of a study we did with students on various indicators. We bring to your attention the results of the analysis of the indicator "Recognition of ways of partnering with a teacher and cooperation with peers". This indicator represents the joint efforts in the educational process of trainers and trainees in the direction of effective and fruitful interaction between these target groups.The results of the analysis of variance itself show statistical significance of the respective effects. All effects are statistically significant. The effect of the interaction is an indicator of the presence of a positive result from the applied methods, forms and interactions through the information and communication technologies.Conclusions:It is necessary, through mass and effective use of ICT-based innovative educational technologies and didactic models, to adapt the educational system to the digital generation.