Comparative analysis of effectiveness for distance and traditional learning technologies in the universities

Abstract

The article presents a comparative analysis of the learning outcomes of higher education students using two different forms of learning: traditional offline learning and tele-learning. The features of tele-learning are considered. The study took into account the widespread introduction of digital technologies in both tele- and traditional learning. The subject of the study is the influence of various forms of organization of the educational process on the results of educational activities. Purpose of the study: to identify the most suitable forms, which are most effective in modern conditions. Author used comparative analysis of learning results of tele- and traditional forms of education obtained during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it. The following objective criteria were chosen: student grades, average score during certification, and the number of students who successfully passed the exams. The work takes into account the difficulties of objective comparison of learning results of tele- and traditional education formats. Despite this, it was possible to identify differences between different types of education, which are especially visible when conducting certification in a standardized form. In general, it was shown that students who were trained in the traditional format gained more professional skills and competencies compared to students who studied remotely. As a result of the study, preferred forms of training were identified as well as most effective forms. These forms currently include traditional learning, which uses the entire arsenal of modern digital content, as well as blended learning, which uses both traditional and tele-learning forms.