Interactive learning opens up a lot of opportunities for those who are interested in getting an education, continuing education or retraining. Everyone has heard about distance learning, but not everyone clearly understands how it all happens. In fact, the process consists of several parts: receiving materials via the Internet, online conferences, performing tests and face-to-face seminars.
Receiving materials via the Internet
Each student who enters receives an access key to the files stored on the server of the educational institution. These are various manuals, electronic versions of textbooks, recommendations for practical work, assignments for control and independent work. Also, the student receives a schedule drawn up by teachers, according to which he should study the material. The access key is provided for the training period. The educational institution provides the student with information and technical support. Teachers answer all your questions, technical support specialists help you master the software.
Online conferences
In order to take part in online conferences, you need to take care of the high speed of the Internet. Online seminars are held in videoconference mode via Skype. This is a very effective technique as it creates the complete illusion of being present at the workshop. The teacher sees his students, the students see the teacher. During the online conference, students ask questions to the teacher and each other, receive answers, communicate and share experiences.
Online lessons
Some educational institutions practice online lessons. They "post" information about the class schedule on their websites in advance and invite students to join the group online. Communication takes place via chat. The teacher gives a lecture, answers questions and helps to solve problems that arise in the learning process. This technique is practiced by teachers of courses with a small audience.
Test papers
Teachers develop testing systems to monitor student progress. There are self-control tests and final tests. Based on the results of the final courses, the teacher gets an idea of the student's progress. Various automated systems are used to calculate test results.
Face-to-face seminars
Educational institutions with a good reputation necessarily provide for the possibility of short-term full-time study in the curriculum. In fact, these are ordinary correspondence sessions. During the sessions, students listen to lectures, conduct practical and laboratory work, take part in seminars, receive consultations, take tests and exams. The main purpose of these sessions is to test the knowledge of the students and their readiness for further independent work.
