New Perspectives in Science Education
Digital Challenges in Education Crisis - Case Study of ESTGL
Ana Branca Soeiro de Carvalho, IPV/ESTGL Centro de Investigação CIDETS (Portugal)
Nídia Menezes, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Portugal)
Carlos Costa, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Portugal)
Fernando Santos, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Portugal)
Abstract
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has paralyzed life around the world, reporting restrictive measures (that include avoidance of social interactions and the prohibition of circulation between national and international territories) that were considered non-essential activities like factories, services and including all the education institutions.
This research project focuses on anticipated needs for skilled workers and strategies, including the scaling up of investments in Information and communication technologies (ICT) education and training, and more efficient management off the wellbeing of students and teachers.
During the state of emergency, teleworking is mandatory as the work function and classes are compatible with e-learning and home work. This research project focuses on anticipated needs for skilled workers and strategies, including expanding investments in Information and communication technologies (ICT) education and training and more efficient management of student and teacher well-being.
The study was carried out in a higher education institution located in the northern region of Portugal, with approximately 700 students from all over the country and islands.
The methodology used was documentary, through indicators of student satisfaction and success. Comparisons were made, both for students and teachers, with the homologous situation for the year 2018/2019, 2019/2020
Keywords: ICTs, wellbeing, higher education, pandemic crisis, teachers, students.
