Work in Progress: Virtual training of international university quality during the pandemic in 2020 at University of Sciences and Humanities Lima-Perú.

Paragulla J.V.; Carmen H.R.D. · EDUNINE 2022 - 6th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: Rethinking Engineering Education After COVID-19: A Path to the New Normal, Proceedings (2022) · DOI: 10.1109/edunine53672.2022.9782367

Resumen

The globalized Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Peru at the beginning of 2020, 15 days after starting the 2020-1 academic semester at the University of Sciences and Humanities. Most of the students were already enrolled, the schedules were already established, the teaching staff was already designated. However, the government took measures of social isolation total, prioritizing health over the economy. Education went virtual to 100%. Most of the students felt the economic impact on their families, however they decided to continue their university studies with hope, faith and illusion of an early normalcy. Virtual platforms won prominence at all educational levels, virtual learning teaching processes were a saving table for education. Virtual training is a necessity; however, its cost is a more visible brake than ever. The challenge is then, how to give quality virtual training to our university community, and at zero cost. Coursera International gave us that great opportunity.

Instituciones: Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades