Abstract

RODRIGUEZ ZIDAN, Eduardo  and  GRILLI SILVA, Javier. Educational practices including virtual classrooms in teacher training in Uruguay. Fides Et Ratio [online]. 2019, vol.18, n.18, pp.63-90. ISSN 2071-081X.

Abstract The article contributes knowledge about the perceptions of teachers in training about the potentialities and limitations of virtual classrooms, in a national context of educational policies that promotes universal access to digital resources. A mixed approach was used that included the results of a national survey carried out with 414 students enrolled in the face-to-face and b-learning modalities of eight teacher training centers in the country, with the results of 17 teacher interviews. The main findings reveal a use of platforms that oscillates between low and moderate, and a main utilization as a repository of text files. The main perceptions of difficulties identified by students for a good use of virtual classrooms have to do with access to computer equipment, connectivity, training of trainers and compliance with the role of online tutor.

Keywords : B-learning; digital platforms; teacher training; ITC.

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