IMPROVING THE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY: CURRENT TRENDS AND PRIORITIES

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Improving the inclusive education system in the digital society is considered a pressing problem. This article analyzes the development of digital educational platforms and their role in ensuring inclusive education. The education system is undergoing major changes globally, and the need to create equal opportunities in education with the help of digital technologies is increasing. The article examines modern trends in inclusive education, digital tools that meet the requirements, and new approaches of teachers and educational institutions. It also provides priority areas, issues and prospects for ensuring inclusion in digital education, as well as practical recommendations. Keywords: Digital society, inclusive education, educational technologies, digital platforms, priority areas, teaching methodology, educational system, educational institutions, compatibility, opportunities. Introduction. The rapid development of the digital society, the introduction of innovative technologies into the field of education require new approaches to the formation of the education system. Globally, education systems are undergoing changes and transformations, as new technologies create great opportunities for increasing the efficiency of educational processes around the world, introducing innovations into them, and solving existing problems. Today, ensuring equal access to education and the right to education in accordance with the needs of each individual is of great importance. It is in this process that the inclusive education system plays a special role. Inclusive education is an approach aimed at equalizing educational opportunities for all individuals. In this system, the specific needs of students (physical or mental limitations, cultural and social differences) are taken into account, and educational processes are also adapted to each student. Digital technologies play an important role in this process, as they create opportunities for ensuring an individual approach to education, creating learning resources adapted for people with various limitations, and making education more open and accessible for students. The capabilities of digital educational platforms are making a significant contribution to the development of inclusive education. For example, online courses, interactive educational http://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass 385 Volume 15Issue 05, May 2025 Impact factor: 2019: 4.679 2020: 5.015 2021: 5.436, 2022: 5.242, 2023: 6.995, 2024 7.75 programs, special programs and applications, virtual classrooms, and other digital tools are being used as effective tools to meet the specific needs of students. However, many problems still need to be solved to implement digital education in an inclusive manner. In particular, issues such as digital gaps (digital inequality), uneven distribution of resources in education, and low digital competencies of teachers are the biggest obstacles to more effective implementation of inclusive education. In this context, this article considers priority areas and practical recommendations for improving inclusive education. It examines what measures should be taken to effectively integrate digital learning platforms, adapt digital technologies to the needs of students, and expand their capabilities. It also highlights the need for educational institutions to adopt new pedagogical approaches and methodologies. The article analyzes current trends and priorities for the development of an inclusive education system in a digital society, and examines the political, social, and technological factors necessary for theirimplementation. Literature review. Blythe, J. (2019). "Digital Education: A New Era of Inclusive Learning." This resource analyzes the role and importance of digital education in the development of inclusive education systems. The author expresses his views on expanding education using digital technologies, adapting it for people with disabilities, and creating equal opportunities globally. He analyzes the opportunities and challenges of digital education platforms, and also emphasizes the need to reduce the digital divide in education. UNESCO (2021). "The Role of Technology in Achieving Inclusive Education." This report, published by UNESCO, examines global trends in the development of inclusive education using digital technologies. The report provides detailed information on the social and economic aspects of digital education, as well as the technological resources needed to achieve inclusive education globally. This work outlines the requirements and directions for increasing the effectiveness of digital education platforms. Castells, M. (2018). "The Rise of the Network Society." This book by Manuel Castells serves as a key resource for understanding the digital society. It explores the relationship between digital technologies and social change and explains how these changes should be implemented in the field of education. Castells shows the need to libera