The flipped classroom as a key component of blended learning arouses great interest among researchers and educators nowadays. The technology of flipped classroom implies such organization of the educational process in which classroom activities and homework assignments are reversed. The present paper gives the overview of the flipped classroom technology and explores its potential for both teachers and students. The authors present the results obtained from the experience of the flipped classroom implementation in the language classroom. The study shows that the use of the described technology in the learning process enhances students’ motivation and improves their academic performance

The present paper explores the integration of a blended learning course in the process of learning English as a second language at the technical university. We overview the difference between traditional, web facilitated, blended learning and online course; the implementation of the blended learning course in the process of learning English at the technical university. The article also investigates the benefits and drawbacks of blended learning and the possibilities of a blended learning course integration in the educational process. The results of the survey conducted prove that the integration of a blended learning course can be implemented successfully through a combination of online learning and face-to-face classes. The findings described will be useful to teachers and researchers working in this field to overcome the barriers, become more experienced and understand the main concept of blended learning

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To ensure fault-free operation of power cable lines it is essential to make a thorough analysis of the type of faults and their location. The paper considers the most common type of faults and main reasons for cable damage. The case study of cable faults at an urban network (Zabaikalsky Krai) shows that the root cause is insulation deterioration, especially with the cables reaching the end of their 35 year lifetime. Therefore, to prevent faults and mitigate the threats it is necessary to increase surveillance of cable systems and use cables with higher reliability and functionality, e.g., XLPE cables.

The paper deals with a compositional analysis of the adult educator and the adult learner activities intended for acquisition