Digital literacy and Web 3.0: innovative approaches to teaching foreign languages to students at universities

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the issue of digital literacy and the use of Web 3.0 technologies in teaching foreign languages to students at universities. The results of a review of the study of the introduction of new generation digital tools and technologies, which, according to the authors, contribute to improving language skills and help students learn foreign languages ​ ​ in the modern digital world, are presented. The article also discusses the theoretical foundations of digital literacy and the introduction of Web 3.0 technologies in the process of teaching foreign languages, provides examples and recommendations. Particular attention is paid to justifying the effectiveness of the proposed approaches and their structured implementation in the educational process.

The article contains the results of the analysis of the opinions of teachers and students of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University on the use of innovative technologies in the process of teaching foreign languages. As a result of conversations with study participants, both positive aspects of the introduction of Web 3.0 technologies and key challenges faced by participants in the educational process were identified. The faculty note increased student engagement through interactive platforms and online projects, but face technical difficulties and the need for ongoing professional development. The students, in turn, emphasize the significance of access to high-quality Internet and the importance of balanced use of traditional teaching methods and digital technologies. The main focus of the article is on the pedagogical aspects of the introduction of Web 3.0 technologies, including methodological developments aimed at increasing the motivation of students and developing their critical thinking in general and increasing digital literacy in particular.