THE ROLE OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL SPACE IN THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS' LINGUISTIC IDENTITY
Abstract
This article examines the influence of the digital educational space on the formation and development of students’ linguistic identity. The author explores how online communication, digital learning platforms, and virtual social environments reshape language acquisition, self-expression, and intercultural awareness among young learners. The study highlights the dual role of digital technologies — as both a tool for linguistic enrichment and a factor transforming traditional patterns of language use and cultural belonging. Special attention is paid to the pedagogical mechanisms that help preserve linguistic diversity, foster reflective language awareness, and encourage the responsible use of digital discourse in education.
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