Application of Information Technologies in Students Individual Studies Management

Abstract

The topicality of the study is explained by the inevitability and necessity of including information and digital technologies in the process of education at all levels. The aim of the article was to analyze information and digital technologies as applied in students' individual studies management in general, and in teaching ESOL — in particular. The authors examined the role of individual study as part of the educational process, showed the importance of its correct and effective management, and identified the contemporary issues that teachers and students have to face. Having studied the most up-to-date information and digital technologies and analyzed their applicability in teaching ESOL, the authors proposed a ready-to-use list of the most interesting, effective and user-friendly resources, services, and software products as classified according to the levels of students’ individual study organization.