Abstract
The article presents the analysis of the use of tablet computers for training students of agricultural and technical universities. The statistics confirms the increasing use of computers of this type for studying different disciplines. It is emphasized that the introduction of using tablet computers as an effective tool for learning foreign languages is a crucial problem, despite many positive features. The main advantages and disadvantages of introduction of tablet computers into the educational process are outlined. The advantages of tablet PC application are: easy access to information, use of multimedia and interactivity, better interaction between students and teachers, new ways of document and image processing, possibilities of distant education, reasonable cost. The main disadvantages are vision problems. It is noted that the process of learning a foreign language for special purposes requires the creation of a mixed learning environment, in which a new type of cooperation between teachers and students emerges, and the main purpose of the classes is to solve problems related to the future professional activity in the friendly environment. Certain examples of tablet computer application for learning English for special purposes for students of agricultural and technical specialities are given.
Highlights
One of the priority directions in the modern society development is the informatization of education - providing the methodology and practice of using modern or new information and communication technologies, oriented on realization of psychological and pedagogical goals of education on all its levels.The purpose of the modern education system is not to overload the student with basic knowledge, most of which will never be required, but to form the skills of successful social adaptation, cooperation and ability to educate oneself.A staff member of the Institute of Innovative Technologies and Content of Education N
If we look at our old programs, standards, forms and teaching methods, we will find that all these do not correspond to the basic competencies needed today” (Yuzych, & Shchedrov, 2013)
Some scholars define tablet PCs as full-size IBM PCcompatible laptops equipped with a touch screen that allows users to work with the stylus or fingers, both using and without using the keyboard and mouse (Bovtruk, 2014)
Summary
One of the priority directions in the modern society development is the informatization of education - providing the methodology and practice of using modern or new information and communication technologies, oriented on realization of psychological and pedagogical goals of education on all its levels. The purpose of the modern education system is not to overload the student with basic knowledge, most of which will never be required, but to form the skills of successful social adaptation, cooperation and ability to educate oneself. A staff member of the Institute of Innovative Technologies and Content of Education N. If we look at our old programs, standards, forms and teaching methods, we will find that all these do not correspond to the basic competencies needed today” (Yuzych, & Shchedrov, 2013)
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