INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE FOR VISUALIZATION OF TEACHING MATERIAL IN THE DISCIPLINE «BIOCHEMISTRY»

Abstract

The article describes the advantages of using visual teaching aids when teaching the discipline «Biochemistry». The optimal options for interactive software for use in the educational process of training future specialists in physical culture and sports are presented. The advantages of the Mozaik Education platform are presented.

Objective. To identify the optimal options for interactive software for studying biochemistry by future specialists in physical culture and sports.

Methodology. The work was carried out on the basis of systemic (for the formation of students' systematic thinking), competency-based and synergistic approaches, taking into account the cooperation of the teacher and the student in the process of professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports. General logical methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization and generalization of information were used.

Scientific novelty. A detailed analysis of scientific and methodological literature and interactive software available for use via the Internet made it possible to identify the most optimal options for studying the discipline «Biochemistry» by future specialists in physical education and sports.

Conclusions. For better motivation to study, perception, understanding and memorization of theoretical material, it is advisable to use visual interactive teaching aids. Such visual materials activate students' cognitive interest, expand the boundaries of their understanding of chemical processes in the human body, facilitate the assimilation of educational material in biochemistry, ensuring the formation of both general and professional competencies. From a wide range of software presented on the Internet, the following programs can be recommended for studying biochemistry by students of physical education faculties: PyMOL, BioRender, Mozaik Education. The most convenient and easy-to-use interactive software is Mozaik Education, which, in addition to its main functions: visualization of models of macromolecules, microscopic structure of the cell, biochemical processes in the cell, etc., has a Ukrainian-language interface, suitable for distance, blended and face-to-face learning; works on PCs, tablets, smartphones, interactive whiteboards; is available online without installation (via a browser).