  The article substantiates the necessity of using innovative technologies in
the process of studying and teaching geographical disciplines at secondary
schools. Particular attention is paid to distance learning as a pedagogical
innovation, its theoretical aspects and the ways of its introduction into the
educational process. The relevance of using distance learning at the New
Ukrainian School is proved. Its advantages and disadvantages are revealed. The
examples of some forms of distance learning that will contribute to
geographical competence development according to European requirements are
provided. The article particularly focuses on the Massive Open Online Courses,
modern websites, virtual portals of individual teachers, LearningApps.org
portal, and Moodle.
