The use of Google's digital tools in the organization of distance learning for students of higher education in the conditions of martial law

Abstract

The article shows that in the conditions of a full-scale Russian invasion, when face-to-face training of education seekers is virtually impossible, distance learning has become the only available form in the education system.

The problems of distance learning and characteristic features that play a role in choosing a modern platform for the implementation of distance learning are considered. The capabilities of digital tools based on the Coursera, Udemy, Zoom Meetings for Education, Moodle, and Google Workspace for Education platforms were analyzed. The capabilities of these platforms and the tools they use to organize the educational process are considered.

Special attention is paid to Google's digital tools, such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Cytes, Google Keep, and their capabilities are shown in comparison with similar platforms of global companies that have offered free access to their licensed tools for organizing remote and mixed education of Ukrainian students of professional higher education.

It is shown how digital tools help ensure constant communication, collaboration and access to educational materials for students of higher education, increase their activity, mobility, adaptability.