The importance of using information and communication technologies in the educational process of natural science disciplines

Abstract

The article considers the features of teaching experimental natural science disciplines based on the use of modern information and communication technologies, relevance of classical practical classes with the staging of experiments on living organisms. Using a survey of the university’s teaching staff, the most frequently used electronic and digital resources were identified, which can help to conduct laboratory or practical classes in natural sciences in an online format. Several problems related to the computerization of laboratory work are considered. The necessity of virtual laboratory work in distance learning is justified. The main types of virtual laboratory classes are listed, and the advantage of using such classes as a good source of knowledge and material for analysis is shown. The analysis of the state of the available virtual laboratories for conducting classes is given. For students of biological educational programs, problem topics in the discipline “vertebrate zoology” are defined. The authors draw attention to the fact that, in creating virtual laboratories in biological disciplines, it is possible to implement a system of trilingual education. The article also provides recommendations for the creation of virtual laboratories in the discipline “vertebrate zoology”. The authors conclude that introducing information and communication technologies in the process of training specialists in natural sciences contributes to the effective formation of their readiness for professional activity.