Collaborative learning environments and pandemic: experiences of students in the medical career

Abstract

In general, terms, the educational system of the country and the world was affected by the serious health crisis of COVID-19, which is why new methodological processes were adopted with the use of technology; Thus, the universities detected collaborative work in virtual environments as an opportune didactic option for the teaching-learning process. The objective of this research is to analyze the experiences of students in the medical career of the Catholic University of Cuenca, Azogues, through virtual collaborative learning environments during the health crisis. The methodology used is qualitative and quantitative with a descriptive scope, whose cut is non-experimental cross-sectional, applying instruments such as the questionnaire and the interview guide. The discoveries found in the students show teachers' shortcomings when using technological resources and, on the other hand, the difficulty in student connectivity; however, the collaborative strategy is assumed by both teachers and students a friendly methodology. Thus, the challenges and proposals are aimed at promoting training for teachers through virtual technology platforms and improving access to these resources for students.