Modernization of Traditional Educational Forms in the Context of Distance Learning

Abstract

The research aims to reveal the contradictions and issues of higher education in the context of a rapid digital transformation related to the pandemic. We carry out a comparative analysis of students’ academic performance in traditional, distance, and mixed educational formats. Based on the analysis of the literature, teaching practice, and the survey conducted with students, we revealed that despite the visible increase in academic performance during online studying and mixed learning environment, issues regarding technical equipment, stable Internet connection, students’ non-involvement in the educational process, the change of their priorities in favor of part-time job or even the complete loss of communication with the university became more complicated. We conclude that improving the traditional educational form towards more effective ICT adaptation to lectures is crucial, including practical and laboratory classes. It is necessary to conduct classes in a digital format, despite the presence or absence of a pandemic. The mixed learning format will allow us to combine the advantages of traditional and distance learning.