Revue algérienne des lettres
Volume 5, Numéro 2, Pages 577-590
2021-12-31

Transitioning To Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic : The Case Of Ain Temouchent University

Authors : Kaid Slimane Hynd .

Abstract

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the educational system has been disrupted worldwide ; it has changed dramatically and witnessed the emergence of online teaching and learning via digital platforms. Consequently, educators are trying to re-shape their way of teaching moving from face-to-face interactions towards virtual ones. As in other countries, in Algeria, the pandemic has affected the educational system. In higher education, for example, a distinctive rise of e-learning has been noticed whereby teaching is undertaken on digital platforms. Yet, there are various challenges to overcome since many teachers and students still stuggle to take part in the digital teaching and learning process. For this purpose, a case study research consisting of students and teachers from the university of Ain Temouchent has been chosen. Multiple research instuments were used including a students’ questionnaire and a teachers’ interview. Thus, this paper attempts to highlight the teachers and students’ perceptions on online teaching-learning process, to examine the challenges faced by them and to provide some strategies for effective digital educational practices.

Keywords

Online teaching/learning ; COVID-19 ; Higher Education ; Digital practices