Virtual Education: A Recognized Need Among Today’s University Students
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Digital transformation, Virtual education, Virtuality, Virtual environmentsResumen
Digital transformation and recent technological advances have profoundly impacted various areas of human endeavor, especially education. This transformation has required significant adjustments in how educational activities are implemented, leading to the digitalization and modernization of teaching methods. The current context presents an opportunity to renew and update educational approaches, with a special focus on university classrooms, which have evolved towards synchronous and asynchronous virtual environments. A clear example of this evolution is the Universidad San Marcos in Costa Rica, on which this article is based, focusing on its transformation and its impact on Costa Rican university higher education, using a case study methodology, triangulation of information, and a mixed approach.
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