FEATURES OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST TRAINING IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Abstract

We study the use of information technologies in the course of vocalist training under the conditions of distance learning. It is noted that the aim of all educational services is to create a unified educational environment with the association of teachers and students. Attention is paid to the fact that distance learning in music education facilitates the learning process, provides quick access to information, and encourages the vocalist to prepare and engage in creative activities in the classroom and independently. The article analyzes the platforms for conducting online classes and organizing video and audio conferences at music education institutions in Ukraine, which, in particular, are used by teachers during vocal classes at the Department of Music of the Yuri Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi. The method of using them is described in the example of such platforms as Zoom, Schoology, and Google Drive. We consider information technologies of vocalist training in distance learning conditions.  They can be divided into online (real-time data exchange) and offline (storage and transmission of information on any electronic device of the addressee, for example, e-mail, video lecture recordings - Gmail, iCloud Mail, I.UA, UKR.NET, Outlook.com, Yahoo! Mail, Zoho Mail, AIM Mail, Inbox.com, ProtonMail, etc.). Offline technologies are effective for organizing consultations, conducting routine monitoring, and checking homework. It is noted that the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of war by the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine have changed the educational process in music education institutions – classes have largely moved from classrooms to online forms. In particular, the most common form of distance learning is a video conferencing platform that provides online communication in the classroom, screen demonstration with sound, video, and audio communication between vocalists and teachers, recordings of the video conference, interactive whiteboard, and administration. The purpose of online services is to provide communication and feedback to all participants in the educational process. The following services and applications are available for collective calls and conferences: Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, Google Hangouts, Moodle, Discord, Skype, Viber, Telegram, etc. It is established that a high level of information competence of a teacher ensures the effective use of information technologies in the course of vocalist training. Therefore, it is a necessary prerequisite for further improvement of their professional competence and one of the most important indicators of the success of activities. It determines the prospect of further research.