Distance learning: the view of students and teachers

The purpose of the article is to study the technologies of distance learning and the attitude to this form of education of students and teachers (on the example of VP "MF KNUKiM" and VP " Mykolaiv Faculty of Management and Business of the KUC"). The methodological basis of the study. In the course of the research scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, method of questionnaires of students and teachers of VP "Mykolaiv branch of KNUKiM", VP "Mykolaiv faculty of management and business of KUC" were applied. Quantitative methods were used to process the results of the survey. The scientific novelty of the work is the generalization of knowledge about the possibility of introducing distance learning in the educational process of training in the field of knowledge "Culture and Art", in particular, the specialty "Information, Library and Archival Affairs"; outlining the main features of distance learning through the prism of the views of students and teachers, their readiness for self-study and self-improvement; a vision of prospects for the development of distance learning, etc. Conclusions. It has been proven that distance learning technologies create conditions for fruitful interaction between teachers and students as subjects of the information environment and promote the development of their competencies, including the ability to self-development and analytical thinking. The survey found that more than half of students have a positive attitude towards distance learning and the use of modern information technology to obtain information. The most popular were practical and lecture classes using multimedia technologies. Among the prospects of distance learning by students on the ranked list are selected manufacturability, flexibility, and modularity. The results of the survey proved that distance learning technologies, based on the principles of open learning, create a modern information educational environment that is attractive to student youth. Based on the study, it was determined that distance learning can be actively used in the system of blended learning for students of the information sphere, and in times of crisis - as an independent element of modern education. Key words: information and communication technologies, distance education, distance learning, students, teachers.