Synchronous and asynchronous e-learning format as a means to create students’ individual educational trajectory

Introduction. Thanks to modern technology, the world is constantly transforming. In this regard, the field of education requires special attention. The use of new digital technologies in the learning process has led to the need for changes in the traditional educational paradigm. Purpose setting. The purpose of the study is to identify the characteristic features of individual trajectory of students’ learning with the use of synchronous and asynchronous format of e-learning. The study is aimed at discovering the positive influence of the combination of these formats on the effectiveness of the subject being studied (foreign language), the possibilities and prospects for further development, as well as the use of this methodology in the training of students of technical specialties. Methodology and methods of the study. The implementation of the tasks set in the work is carried out on the basis of a set of such research methods as comparative analysis, synthesis, generalization, experimental method. Results. As the result of the study the authors found, that it is advisable to combine synchronous and asynchronous e-learning format in the process of forming an individual student’s learning trajectory (in the context of student-centered approach). Separate application of these two formats is not effective and does little to increase motivation, does not make the learning process more active and focused on the final achievements, accessibility of the material being taught. The latest student-centered technologies, the implementation of which allows the formation of self-directed learning, fully coincide with the requirements of students to the educational standards they receive in higher education institutions. The results obtained in the course of the study show that an individual approach to each student leads to improved organization of the educational process, when the student independently chooses a set of educational materials, the level of mastering in accordance with his future professional career interests and desired learning outcomes. Conclusion. The conclusions and materials of this study will contribute to the improvement of the level of teaching such a subject of interdisciplinary cycle as foreign language.

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