Digital Tools for Future Science Teachers: Tashenov University Professor Advances ICT Integration in Chemistry Education

A Q1-ranked article in the International Journal of Information and Education Technology (CiteScore percentile 76%) by Prof. Zh. Umarova of Tashenеv University explores how digital technologies are enhancing the professional competencies of future chemistry teachers in Kazakhstan.

The study presents a Kazakhstan-based case examining the integration of ICT tools — including virtual labs, simulations, and LMS platforms — into teacher preparation programs at pedagogical universities.

Key insights:

·  Digital laboratories strengthen future teachers’ methodological readiness;

·  Educational platforms (e.g., LMS, AR/VR, video lectures) improve digital pedagogy skills;

·  Positive growth observed in critical thinking, digital confidence, and classroom technology integration.

The research supports a blended approach to teacher education, where pedagogical knowledge is enriched by technological fluency, ensuring graduates are ready for modern classrooms.

International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2024, 14(8), страницы 1119–1126,  Q1, 76  persentile