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Ponte Academic Journal
Sep 2017, Volume 73, Issue 9

THE USE OF DISTANCE LEARNING BY STUDENTS: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Author(s): Inna V. Plotnikova ,Oksana N. Efremova, Igor A. Plotnikov, Natality V. Chicherina, Olga N. Tchaikovskaya, Josefa Bastida

J. Ponte - Sep 2017 - Volume 73 - Issue 9
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.9.35



Abstract:
The use of distance technologies is measured by the degree of the satisfaction with educational activities at the University. The article presents the results of a survey aimed at studying the degree of students� satisfaction with educational events. The survey included students enrolled in traditional, mixed and distance training models. Analysis of the study results revealed from the students� point of view both advantages and disadvantages of using individual components of the educational process. Most students (more than 70%) who participated in the research completely satisfied with the quality of teaching materials in electronic courses, agility test works by students and teacher�s quality of reviews and website functioning as well. At the same time, students noted that they haven�t got the opportunity to perform virtual laboratory work in all subjects. As a significant disadvantage, the students note a small number of lectures on special subjects and the inability, in some cases, to download them. Presented observations and recommendations about improving the use of distance technologies from the point of view of students.
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