Using the moodle platform in the training of students of the specialty «014 Secondary education (Human health)»

The article highlights the current state of use of distance learning courses of the Moodle platform in the process of professional training of students specialized in 014 Secondary Education (Human Health) on the example of National Pedagogical Drahomanov University. Some aspects of the transition to distance learning for traditional higher education due to the quarantine in the second semester of the 2019-2020 academic year are considered. A description of the author's practical experience, analysis of opportunities and challenges, strengths and weaknesses of the organization of emergency distance learning using distance technology, including the Moodle platform as the means of training future professionals in the specialty 014 Secondary Education (Human Health) are represented in this work. In this work there are recommendations for improving, implementing and designing distance learning courses of the Moodle platform in the educational process of professional training of students specialized in 014 Secondary Education (Human Health) in higher education institutions (on the example of National Pedagogical Drahomanov University) with specific examples.
In addition, the main advantages and disadvantages of distance education in modern conditions are considered, including the use of distance learning courses of the Moodle platform as the most effective platform for distance learning. Among the main advantages the author singles out free access to education, breadth of coverage, convenience, mobility, individual approach. The main disadvantages are the problems of motivation, identification and development of students’ communication skills.
We believe that the research materials will be useful for teachers of higher education institutions involved in the development of distance learning courses and tests for the Moodle platform, as well as students who use this system during the educational process. Although the study was conducted on the basis of National Pedagogical Drahomanov University, its results can be useful for the organization of educational activities in educational institutions of any level of accreditation.