XL. LA CRISIS DEL 2020, LA EXPERIENCIA DOCENTE Y LOS ENTORNOS VIRTUALES DE APRENDIZAJE

Abstract

Teaching praxis in virtual learning environments has been a topic of great interest for this
research work. In this sense, during the implementation with this alternative, the absence of this experience has been evidenced in the teachers of Zone 4 Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasManabí. The faculty of educators never imagined that a crisis like the one we are experiencing
(COVID-19) would force them to perform virtually through pedagogical accompaniment.
The objective of this study is to identify the factors that influence teaching practice and virtual
learning environments in the crisis of 2020, through bibliographic and field studies to
highlight the importance of preparing for the use of virtual tools and programs. The
methodology used corresponds to a qualitative approach that delves into teaching practice
and the new modality of telework, therefore, the data was collected through a survey and
virtual interviews, where the evidenced results show that it has been a challenge for teachers
adapt to current instructions as part of the teaching-learning process and educational
management. It is concluded that despite the different difficulties, the teachers have improved
in the use of virtual tools, however, the shortcomings can still be seen in relation to
communication, design, and execution of current educational programs.