INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AT THE CLASSES OF UKRAINIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Abstract

Тhe role of the information technologies in the conditions of distance learning at the classes of the Ukrainian as a foreign language is analyzed in the article. The advantages of using of the innovative technologies in the modern educational process, in particular, during the study of the Ukrainian language as a foreign language, have been determined. Ways to overcome the communication barriers in the process of distance learning are identified, one of which is seemed to be in mastering of the information technologies. The important online tools for organizing a high-quality and interesting educational process are characterized. Available information means (interactive whiteboards, platforms, and other online resources) are described. For example, such information tools that contribute to the activation of students, diversify the means of communication between students and teachers, and allow creating a database of educational materials that is accessible and convenient for viewing at any time. Emphasis is placed on the problem of adaptation of foreign students in the conditions of distance learning. It could be noted that such adaptation is primarily facilitated by the selection of information resources for the organization of a high-quality educational process with the provision of feedback. Based on this criterion, a classification of online education tools at the classes of the Ukrainian as the foreign language is proposed. Therefore, information technologies are divided into several categories (which contribute to the activation of students at practical classes; which diversify the means of communication between students and teachers; which contribute to the qualitative assessment of students’ knowledge (multilevel testing system); which provide feedback; which allow creating a base of educational materials, accessible and convenient for viewing at any time. The advantages of working with a cloud environment for saving and reproducing educational materials are defined. For example, creating cases, sites, online textbooks with Book Creator. Ways to improve the informational competences of teachers of the Ukrainian as a foreign language are analyzed. Key words: information technologies, Ukrainian language as a foreign language, didactic process, distance learning, educational platforms.