Потенціал веб-служби Google Classroom для викладачів вищих навчальних закладів під час пандемії

Researches and publications on using Google Classroom web service for lecturers of higher educational establishments under pandemic conditions are analysed. The current state of higher education under pandemic conditions is characterised. Features of Google Classroom web service have been identified. The methodical development for lecturers of higher educational establishments “Potential of using Google Classroom web service” is described. Criteria and levels of using Google Classroom web service are defined. Initial diagnostic of the levels of using Google Classroom web service was conducted. During the diagnostic was revealed that most respondents have insufficient levels of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. In order to increase the level of using Google Classroom web service, the methodological development was implemented. As a result, positive dynamics in the levels of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of using Google Classroom web service was revealed. The effectiveness of the obtained results was confirmed by Fisher’s criterion.У публікації досліджується використання веб-сервісу Google Classroom для викладачів вищих закладів освіти в умовах пандемії. Характеризується сучасний стан вищої освіти під час пандемії. Визначено особливості веб-служби Google Classroom. Розроблено методику для викладачів вищих закладів освіти "Потенціал використання Веб-сервіс Google Classroom". Визначено критерії та рівні використання веб-сервісу Google Classroom. Проведена первинна діагностика рівнів використання веб-сервісу Google Classroom. За результатами діагностики виявлено, що більшість респондентів мають недостатній рівень теоретичних знань і практичних навичок. З метою підвищення рівня використання веб-сервісу Google Classroom була реалізована методична розробка. Як результат, була отримана позитивна динаміка на рівні теоретичних знань і було виявлено практичні навички користування веб-сервісом Google Classroom. Ефективність отриманих результатів були підтверджені критерієм Фішера

Cloud calculations within the optional course Optimization Problems for 10th-11th graders

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Use of YouTube on lessons of practical course of German language as the first and second language at the pedagogical university

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Technology of forming future journalists’ social information competence in Iraq based on the use of a dynamic pedagogical site

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Modeling the training system of masters of public service using Web 2.0

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