Modern online platforms and digital technologies in teaching linguistics in the us higher education practice
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Дата
2019
Автори
Комочкова, Ольга Олександрівна
Іконнікова, Марина Валеріївна
Komochkova, O.O.
Ikonnikova, M.V.
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Інститут інформаційних технологій і засобів навчання
Анотація
The article deals with the problem of applying modern online platforms and digital
technologies to teaching linguistics students in the US experience. It has been highlighted that
nowadays it is imperative to discover new approaches to enhancing the quality of education
process, in particular, professional training in linguistics, using prominent achievements of the
leading countries, namely, the USA. The country is worldwide recognized as the main centre of
linguistics and applies the most advanced and innovative technologies to teaching linguistics.
Recent researches and publications on the topic have been analyzed. It has been found that digital
learning is viewed in different contexts, may have different terms and interpretations, however
most scholars agree it promotes digitality of the education process and sets innovative trends in the
education of the future. It has been stated that future linguists should be able to effectively apply
linguistic theories and methods for fulfilling standard professional tasks, in particular developing
scientific and technical and special terminology, linguistic software, conducting research in the
field of psycholinguistics, forensic linguistics, communicative linguistics, sociolinguistics,
cognitive linguistics, applied linguistics, etc. Therefore, it has been specified that the US
experience of professional training in linguistics aims to strengthen the education process with the
use of innovative digital technologies so that future linguists may confidently implement the
acquired knowledge and skills into professional activities. It has been found that content
management systems are widely applied in professional training in linguistics, since they are
aimed at making study time more flexible so that the students may efficiently organize their
learning and successfully achieve learning goals. It has been clarified that online/distance learning,
which includes videoconferencing software and massive open online courses, is actively
implemented to eliminate geographic barriers and connect learners all over the world. It has been
specified that modern linguistic multimedia laboratories play the leading role in making
professional training in linguistics more digital. Based on the research findings, relevant
conclusions have been drawn and optimal recommendations have been outlined how to enhance
the quality of professional training in linguistics worldwide through applying modern online
platforms and digital technologies.
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linguistics, professional training, the USA
Бібліографічний опис
Ikonnikova M. Modern online platforms and digital technologies in teaching linguistics in the us higher education practice / M. Ikonnikova, O. Komochkova // Information Technologies and Learning Tools. – 2019. – Vol. 73, Iss. 5. – P. 125-134.