Analysis of the Use of Videoconferencing in the Learning Process During the Pandemic at a University in Lima

Abstract

Due to the health emergency situation, which forced universities to stop using their centers as a means of teaching, many of them opted for virtual education. Affecting the learning process of students, which has predisposed many of them to become familiar with this new learning process, making the use of virtual platforms more common. Many educational centers have come to rely on digital tools such as: Discord, Google Meet, Microsoft Team, Skype and Zoom. The objective of the research is to report on the impact of student learning through the use of the aforementioned videoconferencing tools. Surveys were conducted with teachers and students who stated that 66% were not affected in their educational development. Most of them became familiar with the platforms; however, less than 24% qualified that their academic performance has improved, some teachers still have difficulties at a psychological level due to this new teaching modality. In conclusion, teachers and students agree that these tools are a great help for virtual classes.

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