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METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING VIRTUAL LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
IN TEACHING BIOLOGY Bakhodirova U.B. (Republic of Uzbekistan) Em ail: [email protected]
Bakhodirova Umida Bakhodirovna — Teacher, DEPARTMENT METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING BIOLOGY, FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, NAVOI STATE PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE, NAVOI, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Abstract: this article outlines the various methods of using virtual learning technologies in teaching disciplines related to biology in higher education institutions. Moreover, it seeks to show the main aspects and features of creating virtual learning technologies for distance learning and the development of didactic fundamentals of virtual learning technologies and teacher training. In addition, the article is an attempt to offer teachers and instructors new forms of information delivery such as video tutorials, video conferences, webinars, forums, chats, animations, audio and video materials etc. to organize online training and teaching as well as the typed materials.
Keywords: web site, Internet, computer, open learning environment, biology, distance learning, virtual learning technologies.
МЕТОДЫ ВНЕДРЕНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ ВИРТУАЛЬНОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ В ПРЕПОДАВАНИИ БИОЛОГИИ Баходирова У.Б. (Республика Узбекистан)
Баходирова Умида Баходировна — преподаватель, кафедра методики преподавания биологии, факультет естественных наук, Навоийский государственный педагогический институт, г. Навои, Республика Узбекистан
Аннотация: в этой статье описываются различные методы использования технологий виртуального обучения в преподавании дисциплин, связанных с биологией, в высших учебных заведениях. Кроме того, автор стремится показать основные аспекты и особенности создания технологий виртуального обучения для дистанционного обучения и разработки дидактических основ технологий виртуального обучения и подготовки учителей. Кроме того, статья представляет собой попытку предложить учителям и инструкторам новые формы предоставления информации, такие как видеоуроки, видеоконференции, вебинары, форумы, чаты, анимация, аудио- и видеоматериалы и т.д. для организации онлайн-обучения и преподавания, а также печатные материалы.
Ключевые слова: веб-сайт, интернет, компьютер, открытая учебная среда, биология, дистанционное обучение, технологии виртуального обучения.
Virtual education is the innovative organization of education with the help of software and hardware. The specific aspect of organization of instruction on the basis of virtual learning technologies is letting teachers and learners to apply these informational resources. For all these reasons, we may claim that there is a three-way communication in the traditional system of teaching such as "teacher-learner", "learner-discipline (subject)" and "teacher-discipline" (or in the context of learning dynamics such as teaching and learning, learning and material, teaching and materials) which are continuous and complementary [1; p. 6].
A number of research have been conducted by several Uzbek, CIS and foreign scientists such as U.Sh. Begimkulov, A.A. Abdukodirov, M. Aripov, N.I. Taylakov, A.A. Andreev, J.J. Karbozova, N.A. Goncharova, A.L. Nazarenko, D. Fallman, J. Leng, T. Monakha etc. on the theory and practice of distance learning, the challenges of creating electronic resources and their implementation and the development of virtual learning technologies and their vast application. However, the problem with implementing virtual learning technologies in teaching biology in higher educational establishments of Uzbekistan is still not fully resolved.
P.K. Moore and S.M. Moore [3; p. 11] state that there are some problems in the implementation of e-learning in educational institutions and their use in the learning process such as a lack of expensive technical equipment and modern software tools and manuals for their implementation in distance learning; problems with Internet connection, lack of unique standard methodological training requirements and systems, the decline in the quality of the student assessment due to the widespread distribution of students' final certification tasks etc.
Currently, there are two ways to use virtual learning technologies in teaching biology in higher educational institutions:
1. Virtual learning technologies adapted to computer data storage devices;
2. Virtual learning technologies for distance learning in the global Internet.
So which of these methods is most effective? What opportunities do they have?
In learning process both ways are effective for students. However, when using virtual learning technologies adapted to the computer data storage devices, the data devices may not be available when the computer devices are broken. There are also some difficulties with the transfer of this technology to education institutions and independent users, i.e., the costs of purchasing and distributing computer data devices etc.).
One of the solutions of these problems is the wide implementation of virtual learning techno logies in open learning environment connected to global Internet system which will let both instructors and students have a wide range of opportunities such as downloading or using online virtual learning technologies anytime and anywhere.
Due to the technical capacities and knowledge increase technology and methodology of teaching in higher education institutions are changing day by day. Teachers, along with paper materials, have begun to use new forms of instruction which include video lessons, video conferences, webinars, forums, chats, animations, audio and video materials [4; p. 386]. The innovative form of teaching, with the use of Internet technology has made it possible to conduct lessons online and/or live [2; p. 30].
Virtual learning technologies for teaching biology via distance learning are developed by qualified experts, doctors of science, candidates of science and all educational materials are based on state educational standards and uploaded by qualified IT programmers. Examinations are carried out through electronic portfolios and tests.
The main focus of creating virtual learning technologies for distance learning is to develop electronic courses, increase the number of didactic basics of using and applying virtual learning technologies, and train the specialists in this field. The main privilege of virtual platform is its less cost than traditional teaching methods. The number of participants is not limited; learners will have the chance to use multiple distance learning courses and deepen their level of knowledge through self-assessment; learners will be able to have their studies at a convenient time and place, without any interruptions; this type of learning will involve a wide range of users, as well as provide with an opportunity to have training at the right time and anywhere with the help of professionals; learners will obtain more visual (text, audio, video, animated, 3D) information than traditional education.
To sum up, virtual learning technologies allow learners to visualize subject related events and processes, to be able to remember data for a long time, as well as to learn various disciplines independently, using the opportunity to see a number of different processes related to biology. It also helps learners spend their leisure time productively, expanding their thinking and developing their consciousness.
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