ВИКОРИСТАННЯ КОМП’ЮТЕРНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ЯК СУЧАСНОГО ЗАСОБУ ВИКЛАДАННЯ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

Abstract

The article investigates a number of theoretical aspects on the particularities of the information and computer technologies usage in teaching foreign languages in higher education institutions. The advantages and challenging aspects of the use of information and computer technologies in language education are overviewed. The methodological potential of the implementation of information and computer technologies is considered in two directions: the expansion of didactic opportunities for searching, processing, analyzing, using and making presentations of educational information and activation of the educational process by enhancing students’ motivation. The main problems of information and computer technologies usage in the process of teaching and learning foreign languages are systematized, among which, in particular: technical, legal, methodological, psychological, pedagogical, teachers’ qualification and lack of funding. A critical analysis of existing types of information and computer technologies in foreign language teaching was introduced. Given the existing approaches, the typology of information and computer technologies is represented, where the groups are singled out according to the following criteria: accessibility, method of communication, availability of a portal for teachers, availability of information and communication component, means and degree of use of information and computer technologies in educational activities. Adequate selection of computer technologies in accordance with these criteria contributes to the efficiency of the learning process, provides additional tools for feedback and control. Perspective directions of further researches are seen as: organization of distance learning with the use of computer technologies; development of scientific and methodological support for the introduction of computer technology in foreign language teaching; development of exercise systems for different age groups, proficiency levels, etc.; particularities of introduction of computer technologies in professionally oriented teaching of foreign languages, etc. Taking into account the above advantages of using computer technology, we are positive that their implementation into the educational process is an additional motivating factor that allows to verify the types of educational activities, promotes the formation of creative potential of the students