In the work the form of "question - answer" presents current aspects of the modern learning process. It is about variable in the educational process and relatively sustainable, which creates a basis for the introduction of innovation. It is considered four levels of development of the activity in modern learning process (the level of a separate (special) type of activity, the level of actions, the level of operations and the level of psychophysiological functions). Emphasis is placed on the young person's desire to quickly receive an intermediate result. The emergence of this trend is explained by the functioning of the society of knowledge and acceptance of the attitude "knowledge quickly loses relevance". It is characterized society of mind of the Universe as the highest level of social development in comparison with previous. The reflexive component of modern learning process is considered.

Key words: innovation, activity, action, operation, psychophysiological functions, society of knowledge, society of mind of the Universe, reflection.