Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted higher education, forcing universities to rapidly adopt technological and digital solutions to maintain their pedagogical roles creating challenges in sustaining adequate contact between academics and students. This study evaluates the capacity of Ca...
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| author | Fatima-Zohra Iflahen Mohamed Jaafari Fatima Ez-Zahra Benkhallouq |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted higher education, forcing universities to rapidly adopt technological and digital solutions to maintain their pedagogical roles creating challenges in sustaining adequate contact between academics and students. This study evaluates the capacity of Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) to deliver quality distance education (DE) during the spring 2020 lockdown, focusing on the impact of educational shifts on students, teachers, and administrative staff to develop scalable and shareable practices for future crises. A tripartite methodology included a comparative analysis of UCA's DE systems before and during the lockdown, quantitative surveys of students, faculty, and administrative staff, and synchronous remote interviews with key stakeholders. SPSS-based statistical analysis revealed significant challenges, such as insufficient stakeholder socialization, increased stress, insecurity, and higher dropout rates. The reliance on PDF resources as a cost-saving strategy highlighted the need for continuous faculty training in active learning and improved access to digital platforms. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address these challenges to enhance DE effectiveness at UCA and ensure the future quality of education during crises. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f430fcb536c941d480d3efe6d3a5dca22024-12-02T05:05:16ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-0111101226Measuring distance education at a Moroccan universityFatima-Zohra Iflahen0Mohamed Jaafari1Fatima Ez-Zahra Benkhallouq2FLSHM, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakech, MoroccoFLAM, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakech, Morocco; Corresponding author.FLAM, Cadi Ayyad University (UCA), Marrakech, MoroccoThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted higher education, forcing universities to rapidly adopt technological and digital solutions to maintain their pedagogical roles creating challenges in sustaining adequate contact between academics and students. This study evaluates the capacity of Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) to deliver quality distance education (DE) during the spring 2020 lockdown, focusing on the impact of educational shifts on students, teachers, and administrative staff to develop scalable and shareable practices for future crises. A tripartite methodology included a comparative analysis of UCA's DE systems before and during the lockdown, quantitative surveys of students, faculty, and administrative staff, and synchronous remote interviews with key stakeholders. SPSS-based statistical analysis revealed significant challenges, such as insufficient stakeholder socialization, increased stress, insecurity, and higher dropout rates. The reliance on PDF resources as a cost-saving strategy highlighted the need for continuous faculty training in active learning and improved access to digital platforms. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address these challenges to enhance DE effectiveness at UCA and ensure the future quality of education during crises.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291124004236Remote educationPedagogical continuitye-campusCadi Ayyad university |
| spellingShingle | Fatima-Zohra Iflahen Mohamed Jaafari Fatima Ez-Zahra Benkhallouq Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university Social Sciences and Humanities Open Remote education Pedagogical continuity e-campus Cadi Ayyad university |
| title | Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university |
| title_full | Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university |
| title_fullStr | Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university |
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| title_short | Measuring distance education at a Moroccan university |
| title_sort | measuring distance education at a moroccan university |
| topic | Remote education Pedagogical continuity e-campus Cadi Ayyad university |
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