Organization of educational and methodological work in the system of distance learning

Abstract

The article considers the formation of distance learning competences which is actual during the lock down induced by pandemic disease and impossibility to conduct face-to-face learning. The process of acquiring knowledge and skills through a specialized educational environment, which is based on the use of information technology, provides the exchange of educational information at a distance and implements a system of support and administration of the educational process. A lot of home and foreign authors carry out the research of distance learning and the ways of its implementation in educational process. The emphasis is made on the most important distance learning requirements such as availability of interface, help and documentation in the native language; real capabilities of students; real technical and financial conditions of the educational institution. Principles of distance learning and its components are described on the example of using the MOODLE system or Modular ObjectOriented Dynamic Learning Environment – a learning platform designed to combine educators, administrators and students into one reliable, secure and integrated system for creating a personalized learning environment. The system enables collaboration at the student-student, student-teacher levels, as well as students use their own resources and other course elements that are available in the self-development system. The advantages and disadvantages of distance learning system are also marked in the article. The competencies in the field of distance learning the teacher is required to have are also discussed and it is concluded that the latest achievements in information technology used by the remote education can add much and make changes in the nature and capabilities of classical training system.