Scientific and Educational Center of Cyber Physical Systems of the George Pukhov Institute for Energy Modelling of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine carries out preparatory measures for the organization and conducting of training using remote educational technologies according to the directions of the Institute’s activities in accordance with existing licenses for educational activities.
Distance learning is an individualized process of acquiring knowledge, skills, abilities and methods of cognitive activity of a person, which occurs mainly due to the indirect interaction of the distant participants of the educational process in a specialized environment, which functions on the basis of modern psycho-pedagogical and information and communication technologies.
The purpose of distance learning is to provide educational services by applying in the teaching of modern information and communication technologies at certain educational or educational qualification levels in accordance with state educational standards; according to the programs of preparation of citizens for admission to educational institutions, training of foreigners and improvement of professional skills of employees.
Along with the classical forms of study (full-time, part-time), distance has a number of advantages, the main of which:
- convenience – the opportunity to study at a convenient time, in a certain place, gaining education without interruption from the main work, absence of time constraints for mastering the material;
- economic efficiency – the method of training is cheaper than traditional, thanks to the effective use of educational facilities, facilitated adjustment of electronic teaching materials and multi-access to them;
- interactivity – active communication between the group’s students and the teacher, which greatly enhances the motivation for learning, improves mastery of the material.
Upon graduation, a higher education student receives a state-recognized diploma, in accordance with Art. 7 of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education”.
The term of study in the distance form is the same as in the daytime study form.