Distance learning in the conditions of Covid-19: problems and prospects of their solution

Abstract

The problem of ensuring the quality of educational services is extremely important. It is known that the level of education and education as such are of great importance for most areas of life as an individual, and each country and the world as a whole. The authors of the article tried to analyze the current state of education, namely - distance education, in terms of transformational processes. In their study, the authors tried to take into account the total digitalization of education and objective reality in general, the introduction of innovative technologies, and took into account the factor of the pandemic, which in one way or another affected all processes of public life. The result of this study was a reflection on the main trends in the development of distance education and education in general, as well as general recommendations for improving the education system at both local and global levels. This study was conducted on the basis of a number of methods that allowed to make adequate generalizations about the state of distance education: the methods of system analysis, comparative analysis, sociological method, the method of observation, methods of analysis and synthesis, the method of abstraction and the method of generalization of objective phenomena.

Desafíos psicológicos del aprendizaje a distancia en la educación superior en Ucrania durante la pandemia de COVID-19: potencial innovador, dilemas en el camino

“…One must agree with Vindegaard and Benros' (2020) assessment that the introduction of quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge to students' psychological health because they found themselves in an unfamiliar learning environment with unclear future prospects, which is also relevant to the Ukrainian reality. At the same time, Kharytonov et al (2021) confirms the result that the lack of external control over the implementation of certain learning tasks, limitation of social contacts and communication negatively affects the psychological state of students.…”

“…The results of contemporary research confirm the fact that there are negative trends in the impact of the pandemic on higher education and, consequently, on all subjects of this industry (Kharytonov et al, 2021). Specialists have outlined some complications for students and educators that contribute to the emergence of psychological problems (Vindegaard & Benros, 2020).…”

“…Researchers have noted significant changes in student life, particularly an increased mental health burden for this group of youth (Kharytonov et al, 2021). The deterioration of the psychological situation among higher education applicants occurred at a time when free movement bans, campus closures, and social distance measures began to take effect.…”

“…This problem has been partially analyzed by researchers, social psychologists, and media psychologists (Kharytonov et al, 2021). One of the challenges of our time has been the increase in time spent on social networks and on entertainment on the Internet.…”