Article 2: University Virtual Learning in Covid Times

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		+	This article serves to showcase the results and conclusions of a study of the opinions of Spanish university students about e-learning platforms. In the era of rapid technological advancement and the unforeseen emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of higher education underwent a transformative shift towards e-learning platforms. Central to this evolution was the creation of CONECTA, an initiative by the Spanish Ministry of Universities in collaboration with the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities, designed as a hub for students amidst the pandemic-induced transition to online education. However, the effectiveness and user-centric design of CONECTA faced significant scrutiny and criticism, notably lacking the perspective of students in its development. Driven by these pivotal elements, researchers formulated specific quantitative research objectives and hypotheses to meticulously analyze the efficacy and reception of e-learning platforms among Spanish students. Their objectives ranged from identifying the most used tools on these platforms to evaluating platform interfaces and technical support services provided by computer services within universities. Additionally, the researchers set forth three hypotheses centering on gender disparities in favorability towards online training, the relationship between age and platform assessment, and the varying satisfaction levels across academic disciplines, particularly focusing on the Primary School Education Degree's preference for Moodle as a training platform. Through meticulous questionnaire-based data collection and subsequent correlation analyses the researchers sought to fill the critical gap in understanding student perspectives on e-learning platforms, drawing conclusions that directly address research questions, hypotheses, and the fundamental elements crucial for enhancing the efficacy of online education tools in the contemporary educational landscape.
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Marín-Díaz, V., Reche, E., & Martín, J. (2022). University Virtual Learning in Covid Times. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 27(4), 1291–1309.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-021-09533-2

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10758-021-09533-2

Contents 1 Context 2 Overview 3 Strengths and Weaknesses 4 Assessment

Context

This article serves to showcase the results and conclusions of a study of the opinions of Spanish university students about e-learning platforms. In the era of rapid technological advancement and the unforeseen emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of higher education underwent a transformative shift towards e-learning platforms. Central to this evolution was the creation of CONECTA, an initiative by the Spanish Ministry of Universities in collaboration with the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities, designed as a hub for students amidst the pandemic-induced transition to online education. However, the effectiveness and user-centric design of CONECTA faced significant scrutiny and criticism, notably lacking the perspective of students in its development. Driven by these pivotal elements, researchers formulated specific quantitative research objectives and hypotheses to meticulously analyze the efficacy and reception of e-learning platforms among Spanish students. Their objectives ranged from identifying the most used tools on these platforms to evaluating platform interfaces and technical support services provided by computer services within universities. Additionally, the researchers set forth three hypotheses centering on gender disparities in favorability towards online training, the relationship between age and platform assessment, and the varying satisfaction levels across academic disciplines, particularly focusing on the Primary School Education Degree's preference for Moodle as a training platform. Through meticulous questionnaire-based data collection and subsequent correlation analyses the researchers sought to fill the critical gap in understanding student perspectives on e-learning platforms, drawing conclusions that directly address research questions, hypotheses, and the fundamental elements crucial for enhancing the efficacy of online education tools in the contemporary educational landscape.

Overview

Strengths and Weaknesses

Assessment

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