Opportunities for Applying Online Tools to Improve the Efficiency of University Distance Learning

ABSTRACT

During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning has become one of the leading trends in education. This technology imple-ments the principle of lifelong learning and is capable of mee-ting the ever-growing demand for knowledge in the information society. The purpose of this study is to determine the potential of online tools in the provision of distance learning. Given the de-velopment of distance education, modern methodological sup-port should be developed based on a combination of promising methods, approaches, and appropriate digital tools so that hig-her education institutions could successfully achieve their goals in terms of fostering a certain level of student professionalism, even under quarantine restrictions. For this reason, the need for the predominance of modern learning tools over traditional ones and their complete dominance during distance learning is espe-cially emphasized. Based on the results of surveys, the paper defines and characterizes contemporary online tools for holding lectures and seminars, testing and controlling knowledge, and holding online classes in real time through videoconferencing, as well as the potential of these instruments in distance learning. The article provides a list of the most popular and promising on-line services in the conditions of distance learning.