Transition from Online to Face-to-Face Education after COVID-19: The Benefits of Online Education from Students’ Perspective

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(19), P. 12812 - 12812

Published: Oct. 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a mark on education as it had been known before. Beyond his, attention needs to be paid the transition back face-to-face learning and its implications. Within this context of change, present research focuses identifying students’ preferred aspects online during pandemic, namely learning, teaching, assessment, interaction with peers teachers, in order improve by contextually adapting their needs. A survey was used representative sample students from Politehnica University Timisoara, Romania, who were required indicate form most beneficial one for professional development. results targeted several preferences, such teachers’ support electronic educational resources, use platforms access resources take tests, easier individualized communication well peer connectivity common projects. These findings identify practical suggestions that lead balance between digital education, probably under blended which could considered main stakeholders have future sustainable education.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online learning in higher education: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted higher education by forcing transition to online learning, which became a mandatory teaching process during lockdowns. Although epidemiological situation has gradually improved since then, learning is becoming ever more popular as it provides new opportunities. Therefore, paper aims present recent research trends concerning in using selected bibliometric approaches. analysis based on 8,303 documents from Scopus database published between January 2020 and March 2022, when repeated lockdowns meant most countries were experiencing constant disruptions educational process. results show that increased interest research, notably English-speaking Asian countries, with being open-access scientific journals. Moreover, topics frequently discussed ICT pedagogy, technology-enhanced education, mental health well-being, student experience curriculum professional development. Finally, encouraged explorations emergency remote approaches like e-learning, distance virtual are intended limit physical contact teachers students, where specific requirements given field study often guide approach suitable. findings add existing body knowledge support evidence-based policymaking needed ensure sustainable future.

Language: Английский

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of university teachers and students: a scoping review

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Objective To identify the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on health university professors and students. Method: Scoping review following protocol recommended by Joanna Briggs Institute. The research question followed order imposed mnemonic “PCC” (Population, Concept, Context), namely: what are students? Results analysis sample consisted 29 texts in article format. Two main categories repercussions were observed, category 1—repercussions mental health; 2—repercussions physical health. Conclusion It is understood that harmful effects will be an ever-present reality context, since exhaustion a characteristic academic work itself. This situation can have serious consequences for individual, requiring intervention projects combined with public policies minimize these effects. necessary to role today’s society.

Language: Английский

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Analyzing Career Counseling and Guidance Services Among Romanian Universities: A Quantitative Approach to Students’ Perception

Societies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 92 - 92

Published: April 1, 2025

This study aimed to evaluate Romanian university students’ perceptions of career counseling and guidance (CCG) services provided in 2022–2023. A quantitative methodology was employed, analyzing survey data (n = 7402 respondents from 18 universities) explore awareness of, utilization satisfaction with such services. Data analysis via SPSS included descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation), bivariate correlations (Pearson, Spearman), Chi-Square tests identify significant relationships between variables, as academic year, knowledge CCG staff/services, overall service evaluation. Preliminary results suggest low rates use, highlighting a disparity student needs available resources. contributes understanding the context by integrating theoretical perspectives international literature on dropout prevention, workforce adaptability digital age, higher education quality assurance models. Limitations regarding reliance secondary subjective response biases are discussed, directions for future research at improving efficacy transition support proposed. Complete findings will be presented full work, providing an empirical foundation policy strategy development enhancing education.

Language: Английский

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The Ambivalent Impact of Digital Technology on Loneliness: Navigating Connection and Isolation in the Digital Age

Sinergi International Journal of Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(3), P. 181 - 197

Published: April 18, 2025

Loneliness and social isolation have gained increasing attention as significant public health concerns, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores psychological, social, demographic dimensions of loneliness, emphasizing its impact on mental well-being. A systematic literature review was conducted using multiple academic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web Science. The findings confirm that loneliness is strongly associated with depression, anxiety, psychological distress, young women older adults being particularly vulnerable. Digital technology has played a dual role, offering both support and, in some cases, reinforcing disconnection. Regional disparities highlight economic insecurity limited healthcare access further exacerbate developing nations. discussion emphasizes importance targeted policy interventions, community-based programs, integration into primary healthcare, awareness campaigns. Technology should be used strategically to enhance connectivity rather than replace face-to-face interactions. identifies key research gaps, such need for longitudinal studies assess long-term intervention effectiveness. Future explore intersection socioeconomic determinants develop holistic, evidence-based strategies mitigating effects. Addressing requires multifaceted, collaborative approach integrating economic, technological solutions overall

Language: Английский

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Social Work Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic—Challenges and Future Developments to Enhance Students’ Wellbeing

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(11), P. 9009 - 9009

Published: June 2, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across globe, educational systems were forced to adapt new reality of online learning, causing practical academic specializations, such as social work (SW), be severely affected. To highlight perspectives SW students during pandemic, we used a mixed sociological approach that combined exploratory qualitative research (using focus-group technique) with cross-sectional quantitative research. Participants who had both on-site and studies before after outbreak included in study. The study was conducted period when almost all activities held online. We aimed investigate students’ perceptions process how their wellbeing affected, on professional development. Students identified advantages discovering learning tools, disadvantages, mainly marked by concerns about career path once heavily limited institutional measures policies. Our conclusions suggest post-pandemic context, universities should provide continuous feedback, integrate opinions into policies, offer material technical support, facilitate access high-quality resources, enrich curricula resilience programs, organize peer-to-peer mentoring activities.

Language: Английский

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Higher Education Institution beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic—Evidence from Romania

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(10), P. 693 - 693

Published: Oct. 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the education system in Romania. major objective of this study was to identify challenges higher institutions beyond pandemic. Our is based on a questionnaire-type analysis with 388 respondents (students from different universities). Using SEM-PLS method, we designed conceptual model, which seven latent variables: resilient context (SER); teacher–student, student–teacher, and student–institution communication (PS); logistical assistance educational institution (AL); adaptation according knowledge-economy requirements (EC); online teaching–learning (API); hybrid model (EH); digital skills integration technology (ITE). We formulated hypotheses order test strength correlation between variables. research highlights significant (LA) (PS) communication. Moreover, effect activity.

Language: Английский

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Moral Disengagement and Academic Engagement: The Moderating Roles of Educational Anti-Mattering and Psychological Distress

Ethics & Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(5), P. 342 - 359

Published: June 26, 2023

Research concerning the link between morality and education-related variables is scarce. Thus, present study addressed this issue by focusing on connection moral disengagement academic engagement moderating roles of educational anti-mattering psychological distress. Our sample comprised 363 university students aged 18 to 29 (M = 20.86, SD 1.57) from Bachelor's Master's programs. Correlation analysis suggested that was negatively associated with distress anti-mattering. Moderation analyses predicted only at high levels (i.e. depression, anxiety, stress). Educational anti-mattering, however, did not significantly moderate engagement. We discuss theoretical practical implications results in addressing students'

Language: Английский

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The impact of parenting styles on undergraduate students’ emotion regulation: The mediating role of academic-social student-faculty interaction

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Oct. 7, 2022

Based on the survey data of 4,462 undergraduate students in Zhejiang Province, mainland China, this study investigated influence parenting styles emotion regulation and mediating role student-faculty interaction. The found that: (1) Male scored significantly higher than female regulation, overprotective style (2) Parenting has a direct positive effect warm much greater style. (3) interaction relationship between holds true, with academic being that social (4) relies more effect, while

Language: Английский

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Leveraging Instructional Technology to Promote Post-Pandemic Learning and Student Engagement Among Children With Special Needs

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 379 - 404

Published: June 28, 2024

The study is guided by the following objectives: Teachers' perceptions of use ICT and digital competencies in enhancing online learning public primary schools Kenya; relationship between cognitive, behavioral, emotional engagement on learners' instructional engagement; challenges facing teachers their technology teaching private Kenya. employs an explanatory sequential mixed –methods approach. final sample was 70 (n=70). Data collected using questionnaires interview schedules. revealed a positive perception towards education technology. recommends that educators policy makers address divide ensuring equitable access to internet connectivity for all students especially those with special needs, concludes has emerged as big enabler. It further research needed investigate long-term implications academic achievement learners needs.

Language: Английский

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