Remote teaching and learning of software testing using active methodologies in the COVID-19 pandemic context

Abstract

This Research for the Practice of Full Paper shows that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the immense challenge of continuing the teaching-learning process without face-to-face classes arose. This required a rapid shift to distance education in order to enable continuity of university activities. Distance education still needs the help of other factors, as some subjects, for example software testing, may need other forms of active approaches and methodologies to make their teaching and learning process more efficient. In teaching some computer science subjects, there is a need for learning through the application of practical activities. The use of distance learning entails an even greater aggravation of this need, given the numerous limitations that exist in this modality, requiring good planning and rigorous monitoring before, during and after classes. Thus, this paper aims to identify and discuss the findings, good practices, recommendations and perceptions used in a software testing subject, in addition to analyzing the motivations and perceptions of students in a distance learning environment.