Theory and practice of mixed learning in the era of digitalization and the development of cognitive independence of students

Abstract

The chapter of the monograph reveals how modern learning technologies are implemented in the conditions of digital transformation of the education system. The questions of how it is possible to effectively organize training through the use of so-called blended learning (based on the rational integration of the advantages and opportunities of full-time and distance learning formats) are revealed. The evolution of blended learning and its interpretations is considered; the author's definition of blended learning as an educational synergetic technology is given, highlighting its features. The article reveals the experience of implementing blended learning in Bryansk and Kalmyk State Universities (BSU and KalmSU), including using electronic learning systems on the LMS Moodle platform (ESO BSU and SDO «LOTUS» KalmSU) and its correlation with existing models of blended learning. In the conditions of mixed learning, the issues of the development of cognitive independence of students of pedagogical areas of training are considered, the results of a pedagogical experiment are presented, conclusions are formulated.