Permanent? Change adaptation: perceptions on e-learning experiences in higher education

Abstract

This paper examines perceptions on virtual learning, the advantages and disadvantages perceived by students and professors, as well as their preferences about traditional or virtual learning and the teaching tools used to improve academic performance. Results show that both students and professors adjusted to virtual learning despite the fact that most of them had no experience in that way of teaching. The main advantages perceived are flexibility and the main disadvantage is connectivity difficulties. Most teacher´s practices were adjusted to virtual learning resulting in a better academic performance.