Distance Education: Methodological Aspects and Practical Experience of Organization in the Faculty of Geography, Geoecology and Tourism

Abstract

Purpose: analyze modern features and practical results of the use of distance learning technologies (DOT) in the system of training graduates of environmental and geographical areas. Materials and methods: a systematic analysis of the features of the use of distance educational technologies on the example of the Faculty of Geography, Geoecology and Tourism in 2020, identification of positive and negative sides, formulation of methodological principles of effective teaching using DOT. Results and discussion: The positive results of the use of digital education technologies are shown on the example of the introduction of electronic online courses, additional training programs, the expansion of information and communication technologies of interaction in the “student-teacher” system. The obtained positive experience of using DOT serves as the basis for the further development of digital learning technologies in the university education system. Conclusion. The introduction of distance education has both positive results and problematic points. But positive effects are preferable, which makes it possible to actively promote distance technologies in the educational process. Preference should be given to two educational models: 1) full transition to distance learning with organizing advanced training and professional retraining; 2) partial use of distance learning technologies.