Distance learning preferences in university education in the face of the global pandemic unleashed by the COVID-19

ABSTRACT

Objective: To analyze the learning preferences of university students regarding distance education under the circumstances of the arrival of COVID-19. Method: The research was approached under a quantitative, descriptive and correlational approach, in which through 49 items the technical skills and experience with software tools were known. The population consisted of 900 students from different grades and studying different courses at the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations. Results: A significant relationship was found between learning preferences and technical skills developed by the students. Conclusions: Distance learning preferences by young university students are directed to the use of computers, because through digital media they recognize having a better training and greater help in the use of different software for virtual classrooms. © 2022 Authors. All rights reserved.