INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SPHERE

The article explores the international experience of digital transformation in the education sector, specifically analyzing key theoretical concepts and practical approaches to implementing digital technologies in the learning process.Particular attention is given to the comparative analysis of the experiences of Ukraine and the Baltic countries, which demonstrate different models of adapting educational systems to the challenges of digitalization.The main tools of digital learning, the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in ensuring accessibility and quality of education, and strategic initiatives aimed at increasing digital literacy among pupils, students, and educators are discussed.The main barriers and challenges countries face in the process of digital transformation of education are identified, along with recommendations for improving educational policy in the context of globalization and technological progress.The article discusses the phenomenon of digital transformation, which has become an integral part of the development of various spheres of public life, including the education sector, under contemporary conditions.It highlights and compares scholars' approaches to defining the essence and significance of digital transformation in the education systems of Ukraine and the Baltic countries.Proposed strategies for implementing this process and other aspects of digitalization, such as the integration of digital technologies into the learning process and the development of digital skills in society, are analyzed.Scholars from Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia actively research the digital transformation of education, reflecting their findings in academic publications.In Ukraine, digital transformation is viewed as a comprehensive process of implementing digital solutions in the education and science sectors aimed at creating a secure electronic educational environment and integrating digital technologies to enhance the quality of learning and the efficiency of educational institutions' management.In Latvia, the focus is on integrating digital innovations, ensuring the accessibility of digital services, and guaranteeing digital security.Key areas include № 13(54) 2025 737 increasing digital literacy among students, educators, and teachers, as well as implementing digital technologies in the learning process.Lithuania is actively advancing digital transformation by focusing on integrating digital technologies within the education sector.Key directions include implementing digital tools in the learning process, supporting digital skills among all education participants, and ensuring access to digital resources.Estonia places particular emphasis on creating a universal digital infrastructure, developing IT innovations, and decentralizing digital strategies.Important aspects include the development of complex IT infrastructure, the creation of digital applications, and ensuring the effective functioning of network systems.Thus, digital transformation in education in each of the studied countries involves developing digital skills among educational process participants, ensuring the security of digital environments, and implementing innovative technologies to improve the quality of learning.At the same time, each country has its unique approaches and priorities reflected in their educational digitalization strategies.