CRITERIA FOR THE EFFECTIVE DESIGN OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LESSONS IN RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RFL)

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the issue of optimizing educational materials for synchronous online classes in Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL). The main objective of the study is to systematize the accumulated pedagogical experience in the field of educational design concerning the development of digital educational materials to establish criteria for their effective presentation. The study synthesizes findings from instructional design, linguodidactics, and sociological research, underscoring the relevance of this investigation. Five aspects of successful digital educational material design are identified: 1) application of the principles of cognitive theory of multimedia learning, 2) consideration of attention distribution specifics in the online environment, 3) use of appropriate color schemes and fonts, 4) relevant graphical content, and 5) comprehensive aesthetic quality of the material. Based on these categories, recommendations for effective digital educational material design are formulated. The results may be beneficial for advancing the field of educational experience design in Russian language teaching instruction. The results may be useful in the development of the field of educational experience design based on Russian language learning.