Innovations in the Education of Future Teachers: Integration of Digital Didactic Tools in the Training of Primary Education Teachers

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse the current state and possibilities of integrating digital didactic tools—such as software applications with gamification elements, robotic and coding kits, and didactic toys based on STEM/STEAM principles—into the undergraduate training of primary education teachers. The study assesses the effectiveness of these tools in the educational process by analysing qualitative and quantitative results from domestic and international studies conducted within a European context. The research includes an analysis of data from various faculties of education that are progressively introducing digital technologies into curricula designed to prepare future teachers. Both domestic and foreign studies have demonstrated significant improvements in the cognitive and motivational abilities of primary education students when utilising tools with elements of gamification and AR/VR technologies. Based on the results obtained, this article proposes several recommendations for the effective implementation of digital didactic tools in teacher preparation. The conclusion underscores that the technological and digital readiness of future teachers is crucial for successfully meeting the demands of modern education and ensuring quality education for the next generation.