Interactive Boards as Digital Tools in the Modern Educational Process

This article highlights the features of using interactive boards in higher education institutions. The expediency of incorporating interactive boards into the educational process is substantiated through the analysis of scientific publications. The most common practices of using interactive boards in distance learning are described. The results of a survey of educators from higher education institutions in the Sumy region regarding the selection of interactive boards for student education are presented. It is confirmed that the choice of interactive boards depends on the convenience of the interface and toolkit, the ability to organize group/project activities, and communication between the subjects of the educational process. Technical and pedagogical conditions for the application of interactive boards are characterized. The results of a comprehensive study of Padlet and Trello interactive boards are provided based on a series of indicators: clarity, adaptability to the educational process, security, feedback, and others. The comprehensive study was conducted based on a SWOT analysis in the directions of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. The results of the SWOT analysis allowed for the identification of promising directions for the use of interactive boards, anticipating problems, and maximizing opportunities for improving student education organization.