Higher education pre- to post-COVID-19: student and faculty perceptions

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Gaby Probst, L. Zizka
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Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) seek innovative approaches to attract students. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many HEIs have considered diversification through digitalization. From the initial urgency to implement technology at the start of the pandemic to a gradual acceptance over time, HEIs witnessed a shift in perceptions. This paper aims to explore the evolution of the use of technology in HEI classrooms from pre- to post-Covid-19 as seen through the eyes of students and faculty members. Design/methodology/approach Seven surveys were conducted from March 2020 to January 2023 with faculty members and students at one business HEI in Switzerland. This longitudinal study analyzed the perceptions of faculty and students regarding technology in the ever-changing HEI environments. These results have been used to make practical recommendations for future HEI classroom settings. Findings The findings reveal that the social aspect must be considered when implementing technology into HEIs. Faculty members and students need appropriate training and adequate resources to engage with the technology in and outside the classroom. The results suggest that one result of the pandemic was a greater acceptance of blended learning practices in traditional business education. Originality/value The pandemic has left long-lasting effects on teaching and learning. While many HEIs revert to traditional ways, the authors suggest the need to embrace technology that encourages engagement and authentic teaching and learning. HEIs must listen to their faculty members and students, to create more innovative learning environments.
COVID-19 前后的高等教育:学生和教师的看法
目的 高等教育机构(HEIs)寻求创新方法来吸引学生。自 COVID-19 大流行以来,许多高等院校已考虑通过数字化实现多样化。从大流行开始时急于采用技术,到随着时间的推移逐渐接受,高等院校见证了观念的转变。本文旨在通过学生和教职员工的视角,探讨高校课堂中技术的使用从 19 科维德疫情前到疫情后的演变过程。设计/方法/途径从 2020 年 3 月到 2023 年 1 月,我们对瑞士一所商科高校的教职员工和学生进行了七次调查。这项纵向研究分析了教师和学生在不断变化的高等院校环境中对技术的看法。研究结果表明,在高等院校实施技术时必须考虑社会因素。教师和学生需要适当的培训和充足的资源,以便在课堂内外使用技术。研究结果表明,大流行病的一个结果是传统商业教育对混合式学习实践的接受程度提高。虽然许多高等院校恢复了传统的教学方式,但作者建议有必要采用鼓励参与和真实教学的技术。高等院校必须倾听教师和学生的意见,创造更具创新性的学习环境。
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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
CiteScore
3.10
自引率
20.00%
发文量
47
期刊介绍: QAE publishes original empirical or theoretical articles on Quality Assurance issues, including dimensions and indicators of Quality and Quality Improvement, as applicable to education at all levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher and professional education. Periodically, QAE also publishes systematic reviews, research syntheses and assessment policy articles on topics of current significance. As an international journal, QAE seeks submissions on topics that have global relevance. Article submissions could pertain to the following areas integral to QAE''s mission: -organizational or program development, change and improvement -educational testing or assessment programs -evaluation of educational innovations, programs and projects -school efficiency assessments -standards, reforms, accountability, accreditation, and audits in education -tools, criteria and methods for examining or assuring quality
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