Study of the Prospects of Introducing Mixed Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

The expediency of introduction of mixed forms of studying in higher educational institutions is considered. The opinion and the current state of the application of mixed forms of teaching among the teachers of the department of computer technologies in the management and teaching of the Berdyansk State Pedagogical University have been studied. With this purpose, a questionnaire and an analysis of the results obtained were held. Considerable attention was paid to the study of the following issues: Is it appropriate to use mixed learning in the preparation of bachelors and masters? Do you use mixed learning in your professional activity? During which of your classes, do you often use distance learning platforms to organize mixed learning? Which distance platforms do you use during lectures? What kind of remote platforms do you use during laboratory tests? Which distance platforms do you use during practical classes? What are the main benefits of mixed learning can you mention? What are the main disadvantages of mixed learning?
 In the article a meaningful analysis of the results of the study was conducted. The obtained results are presented with the help of histograms and graphs on the basis of which the following conclusions have been made: currently mixed learning is rapidly developing and is popular among the target audience. Most often yogis are used in the learning process during laboratory work. The most commonly used remote LMS Moodle and Google services platforms were identified with a view to further development of methodological recommendations for their use by practitioners of higher education institutions. The advantages and disadvantages faced by teachers in their practical activities have been explored and they highlight the opportunity to teach a large number of students, provide a quality control and quickly obtain learning outcomes that significantly accelerates the process of learning. Among the disadvantages of possible technical difficulties in deficiencies attention should be paid to their prevention. On the basis of the accomplished research, it was concluded that the subject under investigation is relevant and needs further improvement.