Selected issues relating to remote education in the academic teaching of technical studies Cover Image

Wybrane zagadnienia zdalnej edukacji w aspekcie nauczania akademickiego na kierunkach technicznych
Selected issues relating to remote education in the academic teaching of technical studies

Author(s): Piotr Sadowski
Subject(s): Higher Education , Sociology of Education, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: assessment of learning outcomes; remote laboratories; remote teaching; student surveys; technical faculties;

Summary/Abstract: The coronavirus threat led to the proliferation of remote learning at universities. This was also true for students studying technical disciplines, which require taking many practical classes. The paper describes a survey of a group of students on remote learning in technical faculties. Students commented on the methods used during classes, assessed remote learning and expressed their opinions on the ability of having their learning outcomes assessed. Students pointed to the strengths and weaknesses of remote learning in the technical fields. The ability to attend practical classes and confirm acquired knowledge and skills were assessed negatively. The benefits enumerated include saving time and teaching flexibility. In the future, while e-learning can be used to complement the learning process, replacing hands-on activities with remote learning should definitely be avoided. Another serious problem is the issue of mutual communication within the technical, emotional, social, organisational and content aspects. Particular attention should be paid to ensure that temporary solutions do not become target solutions, and that new materials and methods of conducting and completing classes should be developed with diligence.

  • Issue Year: 155/2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 45-63
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish
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