Agricultural students’ foreign language training via Zoom

Abstract

The article is devoted to the features of using the Zoom platform for conducting online foreign language classes under conditions of distance learning. The server options for the implementation of various forms and methods of training have been analysed. It is noted that the Zoom platform provides an opportunity to work with a full range of educational materials, as with traditional in-person teaching and learning. It is emphasized that due to the forms of work which are applied by lecturers during foreign language teaching and learning by means of the Zoom platform, students can develop such soft skills and digital competences as communication skills in the Internet environment, the ability to work with online platforms and video conferencing, mastery of presentation programs, office programs, high level of self-organization and time management skills. On the basis of the conducted analysis, as well as personal experience of using the Zoom platform, some recommendations were made for its use in the practical work of lecturers to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the training sessions.