Keyword: «student needs»

The relevance of the study is connected with the growing popularity of distance learning due to digitalization, personalization of education, and the need for flexible conditions in the learning process. Questions about the real advantages and disadvantages of this form of education remain open, which makes our research relevant, it aims to assess students' attitude to distance learning and find ways to improve it. The purpose of the article is to collect ideas for improving the educational process by examining the pros and cons of distance learning from the perspective of students in different areas of training. In the course of the study, the opinions of students and their proposals were analyzed, and recommendations were developed for improving the educational process using distance learning. The authors also made a comparative analysis of approaches to organizing distance learning in other educational institutions and countries, which made it possible to consider advanced experience and identify the best educational practices. The results of the study show that most students appreciate the flexibility and accessibility of distance learning, the opportunity to combine study with work. The problems include technical difficulties, lack of live interaction with teachers and classmates, and limited opportunities for practical classes. Students suggested improving the learning process through the use of interactive methods (games, cases), timely updating of educational materials and establishing relationships between disciplines. The theoretical significance of the article lies in complementing the existing theoretical approaches to organizing distance learning, taking into account the specific needs of students. The practical value is that student recommendations can be used to improve the quality of distance learning, create more effective curricula, and improve interactions between students and teachers. These results are useful both for teachers seeking to change their approach to distance learning and for educational institutions to reconsider certain aspects of the educational process.