01260nas a2200217   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260000900043653001400052653002200066653002000088653001100108653002300119100001700142700002100159700001900180245011400199300001200313490000700325520071000332       2020                            d  c202010aclassroom10adistance learning10aMicrosoft Teams10aMoodle10aSkype for Business1 aYavor Dechev1 aBorislav Nikolov1 aMariyan Rachev00aDistance Learning at the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy Utilising Online Platforms during the COVID-19 Crisis  a293-3030 v463 a<p>In the current digital world, using information technology in the study process is necessary and in some situations is even mandatory. In some cases, distance learning is the only option. The choice of a suitable plat-form or a combination of platforms to conduct distance learning can be quite challenging. The main reasons for this are the multiple platforms available, and the numerous criteria and limitations when scoring and using these platforms. This article examines some of the technologies, used for distance learning. After a comparative analysis, an option is presented for the integration of the Microsoft Teams platform in Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy’s distance learning system.</p>