Disruption Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic in Peruvian University Education

The objective of the research was to analyze the effects of the disruption that Peruvian university education has suffered due to COVID-19 in 2020. The type of research was basic under the design of grounded theory (De la Espriella & Gómez Restrepo, 2020). The study scenario was university education in the first semester of 2020, considering more than twenty academic texts; between articles, texts and reports related to university educational disruption. The technique implemented was that of documentary analysis. And in the procedure for collecting information, the inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken into account. The results show that disruption is the break, abrupt or sudden interruption caused within a current paradigm. Therefore, the paradigm of face-to-face Peruvian university education due to the COVID-19 pandemic has suffered a sudden interruption; so much so that article 47 of University Law N° 30220 was modified; The modalities of face-to-face, semi-face-to-face and distance or non-face-to-face teaching were established, introducing university higher education in the new paradigm of online education. For this reason, universities should be required to leave their comfort zone and incorporate information and communication technologies as a possibility and opportunity for academic development.

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Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on Education Professionals. Toward a Paradigm Shift: ICT and Neuroeducation as a Binomial of Action

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12145646 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (14) ◽

pp. 5646 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Luis Espino-Díaz ◽

Gemma Fernandez-Caminero ◽

Carmen-Maria Hernandez-Lloret ◽

Hugo Gonzalez-Gonzalez ◽

Jose-Luis Alvarez-Castillo

Keyword(s):

Online Education ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Paradigm Shift ◽

Emergency Situation ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Education Professionals ◽

Face To Face ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The Impact

This study analyzed the current situation of education in the context of the pandemic caused by COVID-19. The worldwide health emergency situation has caused the confinement of people and with it, the closure of centers and the transfer of face-to-face education to online education. Faced with these facts, teachers have had to adapt at a dizzying pace not only to new methodological approaches, but also to their own confinement, presenting high levels of stress. The purpose of this study is to offer a proposal that optimizes the work of education professionals in the current context of a pandemic through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) under the novel approach of the contributions of neuroeducation in the field of managing emotions and motivational processes, contributing to meaningful learning in students. The symbiosis of ICT and neuroeducation can make a great contribution to the paradigm shift that is taking place today.

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ICT Skills of University Students from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13041711 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1711

Author(s):

Maja Batez

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Online Education ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Online Communication ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Ict Skills ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Use Of The Internet ◽

Novi Sad ◽

Important Basis

Background: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant changes in teaching methods around the world, and the ideal of online education has become a reality. (2) Methods: A questionnaire was modified for this study in order to determine the following levels of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills: file creation, file management, the use of emails, the use of the internet, and online communication. In total, 360 students from the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education (FSPE), University of Novi Sad, participated in the study. (3) Results: The results show that there are differences between the estimated level of ICT skills and the ICT skills used in online education, such that students estimate their level of ICT skills as being higher than is necessary for online education (p < 0.05). There is also a correlation between the satisfaction with online education and ICT skills, showing that students with higher ICT knowledge are more satisfied with online education (p < 0.05). There is another correlation between the satisfaction with online education and the frequency of ICT use—the more ICTs are included, the more satisfied the students will be (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: The results of this study can serve as a recommendation for the implementation of FSPE students’ training in ICT skills, as well as an important basis for the systematic creation, improvement, and sustainability of online education in universities.

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La colaboración mediada por tecnología como estrategia para potenciar visitas guiadas

10.35537/10915/112369 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

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Analía Roxana Dávila

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Formal Education ◽

Science And Technology ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Open Science ◽

Face To Face ◽

Technology Centers ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

National University ◽

Information And Communication

It is proposed to analyze the scope and limitations that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) offer as collaboration mediators; and enhancers of innovative experiences in non-formal education spaces. To this end, it is proposed to implement a methodology mediated by ICTs to promote and achieve greater use of the guided visits to the interactive science and technology centers. The work contemplates, firstly, carrying out a bibliographic inquiry and background review of interactive science and technology centers in different Ibero-American countries and secondly, it is proposed to design a methodology to enhance collaboration mediated by technologies in the framework of visits to centers interactives and then apply this methodology to a particular case study to measure its impact. The experience will take place at the Open Science and Technology Interactive Center (CICyT) of the National University of Lanús and proposes, through a specific intervention, comparatively analyzing 3 types of guided visits: a) traditional in-person visit format, b) visit face-to-face with instance of collaboration activities without the use of technology, c) interaction mediated by ICTs prior to the visit, face-to-face visit with use of ICTs, and instance of interaction mediated by ICTs after the visit, which will then be contrasted with the antecedents and theoretical studies found in the bibliography.

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The complex geographies of telelactation and access to community breastfeeding support in the state of Ohio

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0242457 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. e0242457

Author(s):

Tony H. Grubesic ◽

Kelly M. Durbin

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Community Support ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

The State ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Breastfeeding Initiation ◽

Breastfeeding Support ◽

Face To Face ◽

Support Resources ◽

Information And Communication

The availability of breastfeeding support resources, including those provided by Baby-Friendly Hospitals, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, breastfeeding counselors and educators, and volunteer-based mother-to-mother support organizations, such as La Leche League, are critically important for influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation for the mother-child dyad. In addition, the emergence of community support options via information and communication technologies such as Skype and Facetime, social media (e.g., Facebook), and telelactation providers are providing mothers with a new range of support options that can help bridge geographic barriers to traditional community support. However, telelactation services that use information and communication technologies to connect breastfeeding mothers to remotely located breastfeeding experts require reliable, affordable, high-quality broadband connections to facilitate interaction between mothers and their support resources. The purpose of this paper is to explore the complex spatial landscape of virtual and face-to-face breastfeeding support options for mothers in the state of Ohio (U.S.), identifying barriers to support. Using a range of spatial and network analytics, the results suggest that a divide is emerging. While urban areas in Ohio benefit from both a density of face-to-face breastfeeding support resources and robust broadband options for engaging in telelactation, many rural areas of the state are lacking access to both. Policy implications and several potential strategies for mitigating these inequities are discussed.

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New technology and career development in vocational guidance and career counseling: what is the challenge?

RISORSA UOMO ◽

10.3280/ru2011-002002 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 151-162

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Career Counseling ◽

New Technology ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Vocational Guidance ◽

New Paradigm ◽

Career Service ◽

Depth Study ◽

Information And Communication

This work aims to present the emerging challenge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for career development in vocational guidance and career counseling. Based on the new paradigm for the 21st century, Life Designing Counseling, the use of ICT is suggested as favoring flexible and dynamic career construction processes. Various instruments for career counseling online are presented, the theme of accessibility is discussed in terms of cost/effectiveness of career service to prevent the risk of unintentional social injustice and to favor a greater correspondence between career services and the needs of individuals. This work permits an in depth study of the complexity of ICT, with the aims of understanding its opportunities and limits, offering new perspectives in research and intervention.

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M-Governance

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Technology Development and Platform Enhancements for Successful Global E-Government Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-4900-2.ch013 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 247-262

Author(s):

Hilda Moraa ◽

Anne Salim ◽

Albert Otieno

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Channels ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Service Levels ◽

Water Service ◽

Face To Face ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Levels Of Service ◽

Study Participants

iHub Research conducted a study on 896 citizens to establish whether citizens raise alarm when faced with problems related to water. The study aimed to ascertain the communication channels they use to forward complaints to relevant authorities and the level of satisfaction obtained by the citizens after their complaints have been received. The study found that 68% of the respondents had faced challenges while trying to access their main source of water and were not able to complain to anyone about the problems affecting them due to inexistence of appropriate communication channels. A lack of understanding with regards to whom or where to complain was cited as one of the major reasons as to why most respondents do not complain about the water service levels. Majority of the citizens interviewed use face-to-face communication to raise their water grievances. Levels of satisfaction were found to vary when it comes to rating the action taken on water complaints raised. This study opines that with the emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) this scenario is poised to change. The study participants revealed that they are motivated to utilise ICTs to air their complaints with regards to their levels of service satisfaction. Emerging ICT applications, especially those accessible on mobile devices, provide a lot of promise for enhancing water service delivery in Kenya because feedback on water/service quality can be received ubiquitously.

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E-Therapy

Electronic Services ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-967-5.ch118 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 1921-1942

Author(s):

Catarina I. Reis ◽

Carla S. Freire ◽

Josep M. Monguet

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Therapeutic Process ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Future Trends ◽

Face To Face ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Health Field

Nowadays, information and communication technologies (ICT) are being used in the mental health field to improve the quality of the services provided. Several studies refer both advantages and disadvantages for these practices. E-therapy appears as a new way to help people in their life and existing relationships, and there is proven evidence that online therapy helps, for instance, to reduce depression symptoms. It is also seen as a complement of the technological and traditional techniques, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the therapeutic process. As a matter of fact, some people tend to be more comfortable with the computer than in face-to-face therapy. Besides patients and physicians, other direct players could be found in this domain, namely, families and caregivers. All players will be directly affected by the use of existing services and thus, a correct assessment of the effectiveness of e-therapy solutions and studies is required. eSchi is a multimedia portal that enables an e-therapy setting for schizophrenia patients. Currently under development, the system is described and future trends in the area are depicted.

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E-Therapy

Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-670-4.ch042 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 882-903 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Catarina I. Reis ◽

Carla S. Freire ◽

Josep M. Monguet

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Therapeutic Process ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Future Trends ◽

Face To Face ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Health Field

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Collaboration Among Multicultural Virtual Teams

Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch044 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 306-313

Author(s):

Kursat Cagiltay ◽

Barbara A. Bichelmeyer ◽

Michael A. Evans ◽

Trena M. Paulus ◽

Jae Soon An

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Virtual Teams ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Face To Face ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Problem Solve ◽

Virtual Setting ◽

E Mail

Due to the increasingly widespread use of various information and communication technologies (ICT), individuals from different countries and cultures are able to learn and work collaboratively in virtual environments (Mowshowitz, 1997). Electronic communication tools, such as chat, e-mail, and the World Wide Web, now make it possible for students and employees to communicate and problem solve with colleagues irrespective of geographical location (Scott, 2000). One of the major downsides of this form of collaboration, though, is that members of a virtual team do not have the advantage of face-to-face interaction and communication. Instead they must rely solely upon an assortment of computer-supported cooperative-learning and class-work tools and strategies—some planned, some ad hoc—to coordinate resources (Bichelmeyer, Cagiltay, Evans, Paulus, & An, 2004). Unfortunately, little research has been conducted to systematically investigate the dialectic between culture and computermediated communication (CMC). There is currently an insufficient understanding of how individual learning and work, cultural features, and CMC mutually influence one another in a purposeful, virtual setting.

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Identification of Variables that Predict Teachers’ Attitudes toward ICT in Higher Education for Teaching and Research: A Study with Regression

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12041312 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 1312 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Francisco D. Guillén-Gámez ◽

María J. Mayorga-Fernández

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

University Professors ◽

Teaching And Research ◽

Face To Face ◽

Survey Technique ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Teachers Attitudes

The aim of this research is to analyse the attitudes towards information and communication technologies (ICT) of higher education teachers from an affective, cognitive and behavioural model for teaching and research. It also aimed to explore different factors that can predict such attitudes. A non-experimental study was proposed using a survey technique and descriptive and inferential analyses were carried out using a multiple linear regression model (MLR). In total, the sample was formed by 867 university professors from Spain belonging to different areas of knowledge. The results show that these teachers have a medium total attitudinal level, so the lowest attitudes have been represented by the behavioural ones, followed by the affective ones. Regarding the predictor variables, variables that can predict such attitudes were found to be age, participation in projects, gender and teaching in face-to-face and/or online universities (ordered from highest to lowest priority).

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