Virtual teaching in times of pandemic: Study in public universities of Peru

The new normality product of COVID-19, leads to the virtualization of pedagogical processes, which are supported by academic platforms as a critical factor for the operation of educational institutions. This research analyzes the virtual teaching modality in a Public University of Peru, considering the fulfillment of the capacities of virtual teaching for the School of Electronic Engineering at the National University José Faustino Sánchez Carrión, Lima, Peru. The study group is represented by a random stratified sample made up of 220 students enrolled in the academic period 2020 - I. It was a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive, ex-post facto study. An online questionnaire was designed and validated to collect data on virtual teaching capabilities. The results show a significantly positive relationship between virtual teaching skills and student performance. It is concluded that although the students allege problems of virtual teaching, it always contributes to the success of the students' learning. The university's teacher training processes with respect to digital tools should be strengthened and permanent consultancies for the stakeholders involved should be carried out.