Virtual educational process: Characterization at the Santa Elena Peninsula State University during COVID-19

Abstract

The objective of the work was to characterize the virtual educational process developed at the Peninsula State University of Santa Elena, Ecuador, during COVID-19. A quantitative, descriptive and longitudinal study was carried out during two semesters (2020-1 and 2020-2). The sample was 312 teachers and 5038 students. A validated instrument was applied and four dimensions were considered: technological, evaluative, psycho-affective, and methodological congruence. Statistical analysis was performed using R and the Lilliefors and Wilcoxon rank tests. Outstanding in the results is an expanded use of technologies, an evaluation that, although it could be improved, showed acceptance and credibility, and a notable methodological consistency.