METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL WEB PLATFORM DESIGN FOR TEACHING WEB DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS AT THE STAGE OF INTER-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION

Abstract

The article addresses the development of high-quality educational web platforms for upper-secondary school students amidst the digital transformation of education. It explores development approaches that incorporate learning modalities, student characteristics, and technical capabilities. A five-step sequential framework is analyzed, comprising the study of learning environments, definition of educational objectives, platform structure planning, user-friendly interface design, and development of knowledge assessment systems. The study is grounded in the principles of a systems approach, active learning theory, and the concept of an individualized student-centered approach. Four core design principles are identified: system component interoperability, personalized learning adaptation, active interaction enablement, and scalability to accommodate emerging needs. The paper outlines the target audience, implementation prerequisites, primary challenges, and development prospects. Furthermore, an educational platform has been developed for continuous, cross-level instruction tailored to upper-secondary students (grades 10–11) as well as first-year undergraduate students majoring in F2 "Software Engineering" and A4 "Secondary Education" (Mathematics, Computer Science) within foundational web development courses. The findings indicate that the success of an educational platform depends not only on technological capabilities but fundamentally on its alignment with the actual needs of students and educators.