Implementing Teacher Information Culture as a Prerequisite for Competitiveness in the Conditions of European Integration

In the present article, peculiarities of formation of the information culture of future pedagogues and teachers are analyzed; the role of telecommunication technologies in the process of teaching students, their influence on cognitive interests and on the informatization of education is examined; peculiarities of use of educational opportunities of telecommunication technologies, development and directions of their further use in educational activities are studied. The purpose of the article is to show and reveal the importance of development and implementation of the information culture of the future pedagogues and students by means of telecommunication technologies, whose cognitive activity is the basis for the development of independence, disclosure of abilities and inclinations, creative educational and cognitive activities that act as a means to satisfy the student's spiritual needs, his/her interests, self-expression and self-realization.The method ofanalysis and synthesis of accumulated knowledge and information on scientific literature and experience was used in the work. The search for ways and means of forming the cognitive activity of pupils and students is connected, on the one hand, with social processes in modern society, on the other hand, with new technical opportunities for obtaining knowledge. The rapid development of the technical and software capabilities of personal computers, the dissemination of information and communication, as well as creative technologies establish real opportunities for their use in the education system to develop the creative potential of the person in the education process and ensure the continuity of studies between various levels of educational institutions. Telecommunication technologies, as one of the modern technical means, require careful analysis of the possibility of its application in the educational process. In order to implement new forms and methods of teaching the use of telecommunication technologies, it is useful to know their modern types and capabilities, as well as pedagogical technologies that are already implemented on their basis. Results of the study. In conclusion, when organizing the educational process, it should be borne in mind that new generations of children who come to school, live in an informative, dynamic, emotionally tense environment and it is a challenge for teachers. Information technology is becoming a powerful multifunctional training tool. Thus, pupils get used to live in the information environment; it promotes the involvement of schoolchildren in information culture.