Trends and challenges in course virtualization: institutional pilot evaluation

Keywords: Higher Education; distance education; blended learning; educational indicators; educational evaluation

Abstract

This paper brings together the main results and discussions derived from the evaluation of the institutional device called "Course virtualization pilot" developed at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of the Republic in 2022. The objective was to identify institutional conditions for the development of virtual and hybrid teaching proposals based on the evaluation of the pilot experience. Specific objectives were raised aimed at the assessment of this experience by students, teachers and officials. This is an analytical work for evaluation purposes, in which the process and results of 41 courses during the year 2022 were assessed. For this, a course observation guideline was used on the virtual platform (EVA), the student performance and a descriptive analysis of the global results of the subjects part of the pilot, the student experience, the teaching experience and that of the officials was carried out through surveys and interviews. It was observed that in 2022 there were improvements in student performance compared to 2021 and some decreases in terms of retention in courses and a decrease in enrollment in the Faculty. Various positive aspects were identified by those involved and aspects on which to deepen, especially the criteria for student inclusion in virtual modalities, the teaching working conditions and the procedures for implementation, going through a discussion of the offer academic and student trajectories.

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Published
2023-12-29
How to Cite
Caneiro, M., Hortegano, R., Sanz, F., Segovia, J., & Vanoli Imperiale, S. (2023). Trends and challenges in course virtualization: institutional pilot evaluation. Higher Education and Society Journal (ESS), 35(2), 211-236. https://doi.org/10.54674/ess.v35i2.785
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