INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES IN EFL CLASSROOMS: BLENDED LEARNING AND ITS APPLICATION IN UZBEKISTAN

Аннотация

This article analyzes the relevance of the digital transformation process in Language Education in Uzbekistan. The impact of digital technologies on the language learning process, existing problems and prospects are considered. Also, problems such as infrastructure preventing the development of digital language education in Uzbekistan, digital literacy of teachers, shortage of electronic resources are covered in detail. The article also analyzes public programs, international cooperation and the role of the private sector. At the end, proposals and recommendations were made to accelerate the digital transformation of language education. Keywords: language education, digital transformation, online education, technologies, Uzbekistan, digital literacy, educational innovation, electronic resources. ЦИФРОВАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ В ЯЗЫКОВОМ ОБРАЗОВАНИИ: ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ В УЗБЕКИСТАНЕ Аннотация. В данной статье анализируется актуальность процесса цифровой трансформации языкового образования в Узбекистане. Рассматривается влияние цифровых технологий на процесс изучения языка, существующие проблемы и перспективы. Также подробно освещаются такие проблемы, как инфраструктура, препятствующая развитию цифрового языкового образования в Узбекистане, цифровая грамотность учителей, нехватка электронных ресурсов. В статье также анализируются государственные программы, международное сотрудничество и роль частного сектора. В завершение были высказаны предложения и рекомендации по ускорению цифровой трансформации языкового образования. Ключевые слова: языковое образование, цифровая трансформация, онлайн- образование, технологии, Узбекистан, цифровая грамотность, образовательные инновации, электронные ресурсы. Introduction.The rapid globalization trends of the 21st century have forced organizations, including educational institutions, to make significant changes to digital transformation. According to the OECD digital economy perspective, digital transformation affects economies and societies in a complex and interdependent manner, which requires sustainable strategic approaches (OECD, 2020). 730 ResearchBib IF - 11.01, ISSN: 3030-3753, Valume 2 Issue 1 Organizations are increasingly adopting digital technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence to maintain their relevance in a constantly evolving market (Omar, 2020). Digital transformation is a decisive factor in the success of business and educational institutions, providing opportunities for improving efficiency, improving customer experience and innovation (Mushtaha, 2022). Digital transformation is important to OTMs because of its ability to meet the evolving demands and expectations of students in the digital age. Students now expect continuous digital experience, personalized learning, and access to digital resources (Abad-Segura, 2020). By adopting digital transformation, institutions can increase student engagement, improve educational outcomes, and increase overall satisfaction. In addition, digital transformation allows institutions to simplify administrative processes, increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. Through the implementation of digital systems, the automation of tasks and the use of data analysis (Nadkarni, 2021), institutions can optimize their activities, make decisions based on data information and distribute resources more efficiently than ever (Benavides, 2020). Main part. In the modern world, digital technologies are entering all aspects of our lives. The field of education is no exception. In particular, language education processes are also developing under the influence of digital transformation. In Uzbekistan, the use of digital technologies in the study and teaching of foreign languages is important. This article will analyze the processes of digital transformation in Language Education in Uzbekistan, the problems faced and the available opportunities. The introduction of digital technologies in Language Education provides the following advantages: 1.The quality of teaching increases – Multimedia textbooks, interactive games and virtual laboratories make language learning more interesting and effective. 2.Flexibility and convenience – with online platforms and mobile applications, students will have the opportunity to learn a language anywhere and at the right time. 3.Individual approach-programs that work on the basis of artificial intelligence can analyze the level of knowledge of each student and offer suitable exercises for him. 4.A wide range of resources – open databases, e-books and interactive textbooks on the Internet will further enrich the language learning process. 5.Global integration-through online courses and international cooperation programs, students will have access to foreign educational resources. Digital transformation is a process that combines digital technology with business strategy in every possible way, facilitating change in the fields of technology, culture and operations, busi