Features of training and motivation of students in distance learning of a foreign language at a university

Yanovskaya Galina Samoilovna

The article deals with issues related to the features of teaching and motivation of students in distance learning of a foreign language at a University. Actuality of the work is due to the fact that in modern conditions of active use of distance learning in higher education institutions, teachers face tasks that are relevant both for the current time and for the future development of the educational industry, which open up opportunities for developing methods and updating practical teaching skills. In addition to the broadest opportunities for individual cognitive work of students, technological innovations in remote teaching have many advantages. The article describes the issues of distance learning of students in the specialty "Foreign language", the complexity of implementing some types of classroom work is noted. Taking into account the presented data, the author formulates another problem of distance education – it implies active and motivated participation of the student in the process. In this connection, the factors of increasing students ' motivation are presented.

Keywords:distance learning, foreign language, student motivation, video conference, technical training tools, continuing education.