INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF INCREASING STUDENT MOTIVATION TO LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The article discusses the use of innovative technologies in the process of teaching a foreign language (German) at the Department "Translator in the realm of professional communication". Special attention is paid to such tools as podcast, project technology, and the method of working on stations. It is important to introduce of various elements of distance learning into the educational process: the use of blogs, an electronic magazine, communication by e-mail and online on the Moodle, Zoom, Skype platforms or in the system “Electronic educational environment of the University“. The use of innovative technologies is of great importance, as it makes the educational process more effective, increases the motivation of students to learn a foreign language and contributes to the formation of universal and professional competencies. It is noted that such pedagogical techniques as self-assessment and reflection play an important role in enriching and qualitatively transforming the educational process.