Navigating The Digital Landscape: How Online Resources Are ‎Transforming Education

  • Authors

    • Nataliia Myronchuk Department of Professional-Pedagogical, Special Education, Andragogy and Management, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, ‎Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    • Olena Antonova Department of Professional-Pedagogical, Special Education, Andragogy and Management, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, ‎Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    • Oksana Piddubna Department of Fine Arts and Design, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    • Vita Pavlenko Department of Professional-Pedagogical, Special Education, Andragogy and Management, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, ‎Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    • Nataliia Basiuk Department of Primary Education and Culture of Professional Language, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    • Zoia Zalibovska- Ilnitska Department of Social Technologies, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
    https://doi.org/10.14419/zdk1jx69

    Received date: May 28, 2025

    Accepted date: June 27, 2025

    Published date: July 8, 2025

  • Digital Education; Digital Landscape; Educational Technology; Online Learning; Online Resources

  • Abstract

    This review article critically examines the transformative influence of online resources on contemporary educational systems. It aims to ‎synthesize current understanding of how the expanding digital landscape, rich with diverse online materials and interactive platforms, is ‎fundamentally altering teaching methodologies, student learning experiences, and overall access to education. Adopting a comprehensive ‎literature review approach, the study analyzes scholarly articles, research reports, and exemplary case studies to identify pivotal trends, ‎benefits, and inherent challenges associated with the integration of these digital tools. The synthesis indicates that while online resources ‎markedly improve educational flexibility, global accessibility, and personalized learning pathways, issues such as the digital divide, ‎information quality assurance, the demand for new digital competencies, and data security concerns remain significant. The article concludes ‎that the strategic incorporation of online resources necessitates careful planning, robust educator training, and critical technology adoption to ‎fully harness the digital landscape's potential for advancing equitable and effective education for societal benefit‎.

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    Myronchuk, N. ., Antonova , O. ., Piddubna , O. ., Pavlenko , V. ., Basiuk , N. ., & Ilnitska , Z. Z.-. (2025). Navigating The Digital Landscape: How Online Resources Are ‎Transforming Education. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(SI-1), 239-250. https://doi.org/10.14419/zdk1jx69