scholarly journals INNOVATIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES INSTRUCTION AT UKRAINIAN HIGHER SCHOOLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
B. I. Shunevych ◽  
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H. S. Drapalyuk ◽  
N. I. Pyndyk ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Electronic Materials ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
National University ◽  
Distance Courses

The global process of transition to the information society, as well as economic, political and social changes that accompany it, accelerate the reform of the Ukrainian education system. First of all, it concerns providing access to education and training for all people who have the necessary skills and knowledge. The effective solution of these problems is facilitated by distance and blended learning, carried out on the basis of modern pedagogical, information and telecommunication technologies. In the article the ways of organizing blended teaching/learning of foreign languages in Ukrainian higher education institutions (HEI) are analyzed; types of software used for creating educational materials by means of innovative computer technologies to organize blended language learning are revealed; the prospects of using electronic materials of known platforms of online courses for teaching languages as supplements to distance courses compiled by the lecturers of the Department of Foreign Languages at Lviv Polytechnic National University on the basis of Lviv Polytechnic virtual learning environment (VLE) are considered. Materials of research are as follows: dissertations, scientific papers, materials of Ukrainian and international scientific and practical conferences, published by lecturers of foreign languages at Ukrainian higher education institutions, as well as web pages of these institutions and software for compiling educational materials. On the basis of the analyzed materials, partially presented in the article, it was revealed that for organization of blended learning the lecturers of Foreign Language Departments at HEI, in addition to traditional educational materials for full-time study (manuals, dictionaries, audio and video recordings, etc.), actively use: electronic materials compiled by means of different types of tools in open access; portal materials for language learning; distance courses or their elements compiled by means of the VLE of their educational institutions; educational materials of the platforms of mass open online courses (MOOC). Lecturers of the Department of Foreign Languages at Lviv Polytechnic National University have used MOOC for their students teaching since January 2019. English language practical classes, held at Lviv Polytechic for the first year students, demonstrated that the students using successfully the materials of distance course, compiled by the lecturers of the Department of Foreign Languages for their students, can improve better their knowledge of the language than the rest students. The further researches will be concerned to description of the techniques for organization of foreign languages blended learning by incorporating the materials of the MOOC platforms in the course of classes with full-time and part-time students.

Consolidating The System Of Fostering Students’ Linguistic Skills At Philological Higher Education Institutions Of Specilized In Teaching English Based On The Approach Of Blended Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (09) ◽  
pp. 579-585
Author(s):  
Azizov Solijon Uchmas o’g’li
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Specific System ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Linguistic Skills ◽  
Listening And Speaking

The quality and content are constantly increasing their relevance in the conditions of modern education. If quality can be understood as means and educational materials which are used in the process, the content is a sign of the diversity of these materials and a factor which takes into account the age, abilities and chances of learners. Taking into account these two important factors, the theoretical and practical bases of combining modern information technologies in improving the quality and content of the system of blended learning at philological higher education institutions of specialized in teaching English are described in detail. In addition, the paths and stages of creating a specific system that runs continuously, combining the effective and reasonable functions of social networking services (SNS) and messengers in consolidating the quality and content indicators of blended learning, are gradually illustrated. Besides that, by combining online educational materials with traditional place-based classroom methods at philological higher education institutions which are specialized in teaching English based on the approach of blended learning, the system of fostering students’ linguistic skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking can be optimized and modernized according to the results of this research in the article.

The Management of Teaching in Online and Blended Learning Applied in the Project “Modern Competences of Academic Teachers – the Key to Modern Higher Education Institutions” – Acronym MOCAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-401
Author(s):  
Roxana Stefanescu ◽  
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Mariana Iatagan ◽  
Cristian Uta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Academic Teachers ◽  
Academic Teacher

The management of teaching is connected and could be increased by using a wide range of different methods especially when we refer to Online and Blended learning. In the first part, the paper is aiming at reviewing the literature regarding the concepts and benefits of Online and Blended learning. Based on this considerations, 8 partner universities from 8 countries jointly developed the Project “Modern competences of academic teachers – the key to modern Higher Education Institutions (HEI)” – Acronym MOCAT. The paper underlines the goals and achievements of the MOCAT project that proposes a conceptual process to increase the management performance in teaching. The paper shows in an organized manner the main deficiencies that are altering the teaching competencies of academic teachers and in connection with this, the project offers solutions to improve the methodological competency of the teachers regarding the development and use of modern approaches. The outcomes of the project consist in the development and implementation of a Multicultural Model of an Academic Teacher Competencies and in 10 online courses that represent modern training materials in the field of teaching methodology. In the end are exposed the way the results of the project can be evaluated in time as well as the anticipated effects of the project implementation.

scholarly journals Coda – opportunities and challenges in language learning and professionalization in higher education: the road ahead

2020 ◽  
pp. 263-268
Author(s):  
Béatrice Dupuy ◽  
Muriel Grosbois
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Work Requirements ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
The Road ◽  
Curriculum Instruction ◽  
Research Findings

In considering theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical perspectives for preparing language learners and teachers in/for the 21st century, the preceding chapters have sought to highlight how research findings could/should inform curriculum, instruction, and professional development in higher education so as to promote language learning and sustain its link to professionalization in today’s and tomorrow’s society. Language learning and professionalization have been explored here through researches focusing on: university students who need to learn to communicate in one or more foreign languages to both interact as global citizens and increase their chances of employability; professionals who, on their lifelong learning journey, study foreign languages to enrich or develop (new) skills for a variety of reasons, including the need to meet evolving work requirements and adapt to an ever changing society; and (pre-service) language teachers who need to learn how best to meet the needs of learners. In this brief coda, we synthesize the major points from the chapters included in this book and highlight the opportunities that exist and the challenges that must be addressed if we want the opportunities not to remain just that.

scholarly journals Pedagogical design in the design of educational materials when creating electronic courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 00045
Author(s):  
O.A. Kalimullina ◽  
A.N. Afzalova ◽  
Y.N. Kuznetsova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Electronic Environment ◽  
Pedagogical Design ◽  
E Learning

The article indicates the importance of the principles of pedagogical design and pedagogical design in ensuring the effectiveness of e-learning. The author considers the features and advantages of blended learning for both students and university teachers in general, shows the possibilities of using the electronic environment within the framework of full-time and distance learning. The practical aspect of these problems is considered, which is associated with the fact that few teachers are ready to master the latest technologies, design the content and organizational aspects of the digital educational space, adapt the educational process to the requirements of an innovative society, since there are no ideas about the digital educational space as a whole.

scholarly journals Organization of Foreign Languages Blended Learning in COVID-19 Conditions by Means of Mobile Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-287
Author(s):  
Irina Bardus ◽  
Yuliia Herasymenko ◽  
Oleksii Nalyvaiko ◽  
Tetiana Rozumna ◽  
Yuliia Vaseiko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Points Of View

The article discusses the theoretical aspects of the organization of blended foreign language learning caused COVID-19 under the conditions of the quarantine. We analyzed different points of view on the process of using mobile applications in the study of foreign languages. We considered the possibilities of four mobile applications Duolingo, Simpler, Hello Talk, EWA with their main advantages and disadvantages. In the context of the research topic, conducted a survey of first and fifth-year students, in which 100 students took part from Karazin and Berdyansk universities. The survey was conducted among students of philological specialties in order to determine the most acceptable conditions for using mobile applications in the process of learning foreign languages. The survey results showed that students, in general, positively perceive the use of mobile applications in the educational process, taking into account the possibility of teachers’ support. The study showed the need to use mobile applications in the process of learning foreign languages in the context of the introduction of quarantine and blended learning as a forceful way to organize effective work with students.

Distance Learning Courses

2012 ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
Kelley Walters ◽  
Melanie Shaw ◽  
David Long
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Instructional Efficacy ◽  
Online Assessments ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
Key Terms

Drawing on current literature and a survey of online students and instructors from online institutions, the researchers explored the different types of assignments and assessments required for completion of online courses, the Learning Management Systems utilized, and differences between undergraduate and graduate tasks assigned, according to field of study. While there is a significant amount of available research on instructional efficacy in online classes, there are few studies that account for the types of course activities students must complete in distance learning courses. This study details the variety of online assessments and activities assigned to students attending institutions of higher education that are either fully online or utilizing a blended learning format. Recommendations are made for diverse instructional tasks, which can be assigned based on available technology and curricular flexibility. Key terms used in the study are defined at the end of this chapter.

scholarly journals DEACTUALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF STUDYING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-142
Author(s):  
Oleksii Nalyvaiko ◽  
Olena Kalistova ◽  
Danylo Poliakov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
National University ◽  
Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Cost

The article analyzes the main reasons for de-actualization of higher education in Ukraine on the example of teaching foreign languages. The authors identified four main reasons for the deactualization of higher education: a difficult socio-economic situation caused by an incompetent organization of the production forces of the Ukrainian economy, low quality of educational services, depopulation of the Ukrainian population and a decrease in the quality of the teaching staff, a permanent increase in the cost of higher education. To confirm our assumptions, we carried out an introduction of students from different parts of Ukraine who study a foreign language. We interviewed six respondents from different universities across Ukraine about the topic: V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Horlivka Institute for Foreign Languages, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kyiv National Linguistic University, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” and Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University. Every respondent was given a name (A-F) in order to keep their anonymity. We have presented the results of the interview. Students say that problems do not always depend on universities, but personal traits of students and teachers and modern tendencies in labor market. We gave some recommendations: the curriculum must be corrected in favor of main subjects or even subjects that will make graduates more appropriate for some posts than people without degree; teaching staff must have special pedagogical degree in order to improve their pedagogical skills; universities need to employ native speakers of taught languages; universities need to elaborate such study programs that will make their graduates more attractive candidates in labor market. The main conclusion must be so: the system of higher education has to keep up with the times and change itself according to labor market, students’ beliefs and modern tendencies in science and technology.

scholarly journals AN INTEGRADED APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (21) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladyslava V. Shcherbytska ◽  
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Inna I. Pysmenna ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Interactive Games ◽  
E Learning

The article considers the issue of distance learning. The practice of training students at universities of Ukraine shows that the use of traditional forms and methods of training does not provide sufficient knowledge level of the foreign language for graduates. Therefore, it is necessary to seek and use new approaches to learning a foreign language. The transition to distance learning in higher education, due to the pandemic, was an unexpected and serious challenge for both teachers and students. That is why the problem of introducing distance learning in higher education is so important and relevant, especially in the process of learning foreign languages. It is dictated by the new social demands to higher education. Attention is drawn to the fact that distance learning has long been of interest to scientists. In the 21st century, with the advent of computers and the Internet, the spread of distance learning is gaining enormous proportions. A brief analysis of recent research and publications on this issue has been made. Definitions of the concept of “distance learning” are given. Attention is drawn to the fact that there are two concepts of “distance learning” and “complete education”. The term “distance education” is much broader than the term “distance learning”, although they are often used as synonyms. It is noted that there are two types of distance learning: traditional and e-learning (learning through the Internet and multimedia). The spread of e-learning has led to a new direction – blended learning. It is emphasized that the future lies in blended learning, which will increase or decrease offline and online components depending on the capabilities and needs of students. The disadvantages and advantages of distance learning are considered. It is emphasized that distance learning can be used when learning foreign languages at any level. Attention is drawn to the fact that the effectiveness of distance learning in foreign languages depends on the quality of methodological support of each online lesson. It is emphasized that the development of electronic textbooks is one of the leading areas of economic education, which introduced distance learning. There are various types of work that can be used for distance learning of foreign languages. Examples of various interactive games that are used in the process of teaching foreign languages are given. It is noted that the prospects for further research lie in the more active introduction of e-learning in the learning process, especially in the study of foreign languages.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED LEARNING IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES AT NON-PHILOLOGICAL SPECIALTIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (9(77)) ◽  
pp. 118-120
Author(s):  
Svitlana Romanyuk ◽  
Veronika Trofimchuk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Control Evaluation

The article deals with the peculiarities of blended learning implementation in teaching foreign languages for professional purposes at the institutions of higher education. The author examines the essence of blended learning model, which combines traditional form of study (face-to-face session) with online collaborative learning and all characteristics of information educational technologies, analyzes its main principles and priorities, as well as the difficulties of its introduction in the educational process of the university. In particular, the possibility of using blended learning as a means of improving the effectiveness of the educational process is considered. The article substantiates the methodical expediency of blended learning application in the process of teaching foreign languages for professional purposes at higher educational institutions at non-philological specialties. Recently, the higher educational institutions intensify the process of learning foreign languages through the introduction of the variety of teaching technologies. Blended learning is a combination of the traditional classroom and modern digital education. Blended learning can be an important direction in the modernization of higher education and a prerequisite for improving quality and efficiency of the learning process. The main advantages of blended learning are productivity, teamwork, individualization, asynchrony, speed, interactivity, didactic support, the presence of control systems, self-control, evaluation.

Teaching Generation Z Students in the Technology-Driven World

2019 ◽  
pp. 52-66
Author(s):  
Muhammad Haseeb
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Faculty Professional Development ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Traditional Courses

Today, higher education is experiencing significant changes in its recruitment, retention, graduation, and accreditation. Faculty professional development is considered a key for the success of Generation Z students. As a result, faculty are interested to modify their teaching environment. More and more faculty are flipping their traditional courses and offering either hybrid or online courses. Blended learning means that students receive instruction in both face-to-face and online environments. Embedded within the concept is an assumption that blended teaching environments also give students some control over the pace, flow, or focus of their learning activities. Also, blended learning prepares students for full online courses. Research indicates that empowering students to have organization in their education leads to many positive outcomes, including that students do better in inequality of access situations, are able to personalize their learning and achieve regardless of ability, and build dispositional skills, such as executive functioning, perseverance, self-awareness, and tolerance for uncertainty, that many believe are necessary to thrive in current and future societies. This chapter explains current practices and the potential of digital learning initiatives to teach Generation Z in the technology-driven world.

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