Institutional and Technological Adaptation Post-COVID-19: Perspectives of Students from a Public Ecuadorian University
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Higher education, E-learning, Student perspective, Multiple regressionAbstract
This study aimed to analyze students' perspectives on the teaching-learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically at the Escuela Superior Politécnica Agropecuaria de Manabí Manuel Félix López, located in the province of Manabí, Ecuador. A virtual survey was conducted with a sample of 1,754 students, and five multiple linear regression models were developed using IBM SPSS Statistics software. The results revealed that the online environment showed a positive relationship with technical issues, as most students reported few difficulties in connecting to the platform. Regarding the tools used for the development of courses and seminars, a positive influence was observed from discussion forums and collaborative documents. The course structure and study intensification were positively associated with adherence to established schedules; however, the time available for individual study and project preparation had a negative influence. Likewise, understanding, assimilation, and knowledge transfer were favored by online project presentations and the ease of processing information, while satisfaction with the system showed a negative relationship. Finally, the main difficulties reported were related to the limited usefulness of assignments in Word or PDF format, which were only accessible to the instructor. In conclusion, students expressed a predominantly positive perception of online learning; nevertheless, there is a need to implement strategies to optimize the resources and methodologies used in this learning modality.
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