FEATURES OF PLANNING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN MODERN CONDITIONS USING A DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM

Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive study of the educational process, implemented with the distance learning technologies system extensive use key planning features. The work analyzes the essence of the «distance education» concept. The research concerns its strengths and weaknesses. Based on their analysis, the author gives a generalized description of the distance learning existing problems, which must be solved in the near future. The role of the implementing educational programs in distance and mixed formats process competent planning in solving these problems is demonstrated. Four interacting subsystems are analyzed, affecting its course and results. The most effective tool for the empirical assessment of the students’ characteristics, allowing to optimize the educational activities planning process is determined. The optimal structure of the training course, implemented in distance and/or mixed formats, is proposed. Consideration is also being carried out of the most effective organizational forms, as well as factors of the distance education effectiveness, which should be taken into account when planning it.