Using the Google classroom service in the process of distance learning

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the use of the Google Classroom service in the process of distance learning. The present time dictates the need of organizing of distance learning to provide higher education students with the main amount of educational material, active interaction of students and teachers in the learning process, providing opportunities for independent work on learning material, assessment of knowledge and professional skills. Therefore, the problem of finding and selecting the most accessible and easy to use information and communication technologies for distance learning becomes more aсtual. The usage of which will ensure the creation, transfer and storage of educational materials, active communication and support of the educational process in higher education. Consequently the article considers the concept of distance learning, analyzes the scientific literature on distance learning of students of the college and the use of computer-based learning systems. The peculiarities of using the Google Classroom cloud service in the learning process during distance learning are considered, as well. The general information about the Google classroom cloud service and its services is provided. The use of Google services in the educational process not only contributes to the main aim of modern education – the formation of a competitive and successful personality in the electronic information society, but also significantly improves and diversifies the teacher, activates students' creativity, creates appropriate conditions for their formation, development and skills, improves the assimilation and reproduction of information obtained by them.