Application of various forms of information and communication technologies in the context of distance learning

The article shows the possibility of using information technology in the context of distance learning. The teaching process is always based on the transferring of information from teacher to student. As to distance education, the most important are the following: educational information; educational technologies; information technology. When choosing methods for usage in distance learning, it is important to take into account that certain methods are best suited to the characteristics of the trainees, the specifics of particular subject areas and the general types of educational tasks and exercises. Distance learning network technologies are especially important when organizing joint educational programs, since they allow the most complete implementation of the principles of the distribution of educational and human resources. The article reveals the forms of information and communication technologies used in modern higher educational institutions in the field of digital education. The mandate for the usage of ICT in education is being clarified. Various educational tools using ICT have several aspects, including: stimuli, information, education and methods. The empirical research was carried out on the basis of the analysis of social networks in the context of distance learning