ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives: Training in Occupational Health and Security, even though employers must provide 40 hours per year to each worker, is not valued or fulfilled, in most cases, even using the most classic techniques. In recent years, Virtual Reality has evolved a lot and has developed content that can be used in this context. This review attempted to gather data on the most recent publications on the topic, even though the bibliography is reasonably scarce. Methodology: This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in April 2023 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content: Some authors distinguish Virtual from Augmented Reality, the latter consist in adding details in the moment; it is already used in Civil Construction, Health, as well as Emergency/Help/Firefighters. In the first, it will be possible to enter a non-real context, with the illusion of seeing, hearing and/or feeling in different ways, in three dimensions. Both can be used in a work context, although in terms of Occupational Health and Safety this is still little explored. Some researchers consider that the classic (and, in a certain way, passive) methodology of carrying out education and promotion in the context of Occupational Health and Safety is increasingly less appropriate. Virtual Reality technology can make the experience more appealing, didactic and interactive, even in complex and dangerous sectors, such as construction and various industrial sectors, and without participants taking real risks. Attention, memory and concentration are enhanced; as well as motivation, satisfaction and confidence, and generally more quickly. In practice, employees start to perform tasks faster, with fewer errors and with less learning time. Discussion and Conclusions: There seems to be no doubt that most individuals consider it more interesting to learn through techniques included in Virtual and/or Augmented Reality, versus classical methodologies, so it is assumed that this will be the evolution that will occur, especially when this technology becomes more accessible and economical; at least as long as there are jobs for a reasonable part of the population, if the most catastrophic predictions associated with Artificial Intelligence do not became real. It would be interesting to quantify how many companies in the country already use Virtual Reality, as well as with what specific objectives and results, publishing such summaries in specialized magazine.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos: A formação no setor da Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais, ainda que os empregadores tenham de proporcionar 40 horas anuais a cada trabalhador, não é valorizada, nem cumprida, na maioria dos casos, mesmo utilizando as técnicas mais clássicas. Nos últimos anos a Realidade Virtual tem evoluído bastante e tem desenvolvido conteúdos que poderão ser utilizados neste contexto. Tentou-se com esta revisão reunir dados do que mais recente se publicou sobre o tema, ainda que a bibliografia seja razoavelmente escassa. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em abril de 2023 nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Conteúdo: Alguns autores distinguem Realidade Virtual de Aumentada, na medida em que esta última parte do que realmente está ao alcance visual e acrescenta informação adicional, no momento; já é utilizada a nível de Construção Civil, Saúde, bem como Emergência/Socorro/atividades no setor dos Bombeiros. Na primeira será possível entrar num contexto não real, com a ilusão de estar a ver, ouvir e/ou sentir de formas diversas, a três dimensões. Ambas podem ser utilizadas em contexto laboral, ainda que a nível de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais tal ainda esteja pouco explorado. Alguns investigadores consideram que a metodologia clássica (e, de certa forma, passiva) de realizar educação e promoção, em contexto de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais está cada vez menos adequada. A Realidade Virtual consegue tornar a experiência mais apelativa, didática e interativa, mesmo em setores complexos e perigosos, como a construção civil e indústria, e sem que os participantes corram riscos reais. Potencia-se a atenção, memória e concentração; bem como motivação, satisfação e confiança, e geralmente de forma mais célere. Na prática os funcionários passam a executar as tarefas de forma mais rápida, com menos erros e com menos tempo de aprendizagem. Discussão e Conclusões: Não parecem existir dúvidas que a generalidade dos indivíduos considera mais interessante realizar aprendizagem através de técnicas inseridas na Realidade Virtual e/ou Aumentada, versus as metodologias clássicas, pelo que se supõe que será essa a evolução a ocorrer, sobretudo quando esta tecnologia se tornar mais acessível e económica; pelo menos enquanto existirem postos de trabalho para parte razoável da população, caso as previsões mais catastróficas associadas à Inteligência Artificial não se concretizem. Seria interessante quantificar quantas empresas no país já utilizam a Realidade Virtual, com que objetivos e resultados específicos, publicando tais sínteses em revista especializada.

Resumo: Esta revisão sistemática utiliza a metodologia PRISMA para abordar as estratégias educativas implementadas durante a pandemia da COVID-19, desde 2020 até ao primeiro semestre de 2023. O principal objetivo é analisar as estratégias educativas que surgiram em resposta à pandemia, considerando aspectos como impactos, obstáculos e oportunidades. No total, foram analisados 67 artigos científicos obtidos nas bases de dados Scopus e ERIC. Os resultados da revisão revelaram três categorias principais de análise. A primeira gira em torno de estratégias educativas de emergência, a segunda aborda barreiras e lacunas no aprendizado e a terceira desenvolve a questão da perda de aprendizagem causada pelo fechamento de escolas. A revisão reconhece o trabalho docente e os ganhos obtidos com as adaptações feitas durante a pandemia. No entanto, também foi encontrada uma relação negativa na saúde mental de docentes, famílias e alunos devido ao isolamento, assim como o agravamento das desigualdades. Além disso, foi evidenciada a falta de preparo da sociedade para enfrentar crises educacionais. Destaca-se a necessidade de pesquisas futuras voltadas para a compreensão da relação entre as estratégias implementadas, a perda de aprendizagem e os resultados acadêmicos

Resumen: Esta revisión sistemática emplea la metodología PRISMA para abordar las estrategias educativas implementadas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 desde 2020 hasta el primer semestre de 2023. El objetivo principal es analizar las estrategias educativas que surgen como respuesta a la pandemia, considerando aspectos como impactos, obstáculos y oportunidades. En total se analizaron 67 artículos científicos obtenidos de las bases de datos Scopus y ERIC. Los resultados de la revisión revelaron tres categorías principales de análisis. La primera gira en torno a las estrategias educativas de emergencia, la segunda aborda las barreras y brechas de aprendizaje, y la tercera desarrolla la pérdida de aprendizaje causada por el cierre de las escuelas. La revisión reconoce la labor docente y los logros obtenidos gracias a las adaptaciones realizadas durante la pandemia. Sin embargo, también se encontró una relación negativa en la salud mental de docentes, familias y estudiantes debido a los encierros, así como la profundización de desigualdades. Además, se evidenció la falta de preparación de la sociedad para afrontar crisis educativas. Se subraya la necesidad de investigaciones futuras enfocadas en comprender la relación entre las estrategias implementadas, la pérdida de aprendizaje y los resultados académicos

Abstract: This systematic review uses the PRISMA methodology to examine educational strategies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to the first half of 2023. The primary objective is to analyze the strategies developed in response to the pandemic, focusing on their impacts, challenges, and opportunities. A total of 67 scientific articles from the Scopus and ERIC databases were reviewed. The findings reveal three main categories of analysis: the first focuses on emergency educational strategies, the second addresses learning barriers and gaps, and the third examines learning loss caused by school closures. This review acknowledges the efforts and achievements of educators who adapted during the pandemic, while also identifying negative effects on the mental health of teachers, families, and students due to lockdowns, as well as the deepening of educational inequalities. The review also highlights society’s lack of preparedness for managing educational crises. Future research is recommended to explore the relationship between implemented strategies, learning loss, and academic outcomes

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and subsequent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had widespread disruptive consequences on various sectors including tertiary education. Universities were shut down and forced to introduce emergency remote teaching and learning. This coincided with the period where the authors of this article started advanced professorial training through the Future Professors Programme Phase 2, Cohort 1 (FPP). Like other educators, the authors experienced COVID-19-linked challenges and opportunities and decided to report on this through a review of the literature and reflective writing. While most publications between 2020 and now focused on the challenges and opportunities caused by the pandemic within the teaching and learning environment, challenges and opportunities experienced in the research environment were less reported on. Often, the findings presented also focused on one discipline or in single institutions. This meant that the responses to address pandemic-associated disruptions would be limited in its view and weighted to teaching and learning and specific discipline(s). Set against the background of the South African higher education (HE) system, the authors review how COVID-19 augmented existing challenges as well as how it presented opportunities for improved teaching, learning and research. This is done by providing context to the challenges and opportunities of not only teaching and learning but of the research environment whilst focusing on several disciplines and institutions. While there is an overlap in the COVID-19 experience within the five Institutions (UCT, UWC, UJ, NWU and TUT) in terms of challenges and opportunities, the impact on research was as devastating as it was on teaching and learning with unique scenarios applicable to the respective disciplines/institutions. The supplemental FPP training and teachings placed the authors in a unique position compared to our peers, in our approach to dealing with the academic disruption. While the pandemic had a general negative outlook for most academics, the FPPs programme better prepared the authors to reimagine and reshape our teaching, learning and research practices to face future pandemics.

Abstract This work seeks to contribute to the development of pedagogical strategies for dialogue with university students, in a national context marked by increasing levels of social violence, stemming from the “war on drugs” in Mexico. By revisiting concepts such as psychosocial trauma and education in emergency contexts, it highlights the need to open curricular spaces in university classrooms to reflect on the personal and collective impact arising from exposure to violence in its various manifestations. The pedagogical proposal is rooted in critical pedagogy for peace and incorporates elements of collective narrative practices, restorative circles, and mediation. Pedagogical tools are offered to enable faculty to conduct dialogue sessions with their students in a respectful and secure educational environment, aimed at strengthening social bonds and reflecting on the spaces and actions that, in their own lives, offer hope as well as possible resources for individual and/ or collective action. Listening, narrating, and acting are the three intertwined phases of this proposal. The outlined methodologies represent an effort from the educational space to advance the reconstruction of the social fabric in societies affected by widespread phenomena of violence.

Resumen Este trabajo busca contribuir al desarrollo de estrategias pedagógicas para el diálogo con estudiantes universitarios, en un contexto nacional marcado por crecientes niveles de violencia social derivados de la “guerra contra el narcotráfico” en México. Al retomar conceptos como trauma psicosocial y educación en contextos de emergencia, destaca la necesidad de abrir espacios curriculares para reflexionar sobre el impacto personal y colectivo de la violencia. La propuesta se inscribe en la pedagogía crítica para la paz e integra prácticas narrativas, círculos restaurativos y mediación. Herramientas pedagógicas permiten al profesorado conducir sesiones de diálogo en un entorno seguro, orientadas a fortalecer vínculos sociales y explorar recursos para la acción individual y colectiva. Escuchar, narrar y actuar son las fases de esta aproximación, que representa un esfuerzo desde la educación para reconstruir el tejido social en sociedades afectadas por violencia generalizada.

It has been noted that without learning, there can be no success. Furthermore, at the most basic level, essential success implies successful learning in the classroom. This was the sentiment of Tinto and Pusser (2006, 8) two decades ago when the global turn to Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning was inconceivable. However, the Novel Coronavirus appeared in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, and in 2020 the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a global pandemic (Discovery 2020; WHO 2020) that caused major disruptions in all sectors of society and led to the unprecedented transition from the face-to-face mode of teaching and learning to online platforms in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide (Turnbull, Chugh, and Luck 2021). It soon became clear to researchers that the support offered to students to assist them in attaining academic success had proven inadequate (Al-Maskari, Al-Riyami, and Kunjumuhammed 2022) and that the support systems used by HEIs needed to be revisited. This article examines student best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond to ensure that students enjoy optimal benefits as they strive for academic success. The article further suggests a student support theory that can be employed by HEIs to better assist students in the quest for attaining a postgraduate qualification.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a global crisis in higher education, where students were required to transition to emergency remote teaching (ERT). This study explored students' experiences of online assessments and feedback during the pandemic to inform future practice. METHODOLOGY: This study utilised a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative design with purposeful sampling to describe student's experiences of online assessments. Data were collected from occupational therapy students in 2022. The Assessment Experiences Questionnaire was sent to all eligible participants (n=166). Data were analysed using SPSS version 28. RESULTS: Students reported that 'tackling' assignments made them apply their learning more deeply (79.75%; n=63). More than half of the students learned more from doing assignments than studying course material (61.25%; n=49). Majority of students felt they did not receive timely feedback through online assessments (67.5%, n=54)( which impacted their learning. More than half of the students use feedback in preparation for assignments (56.25%; n=45), hence timely and quality feedback is needed. CONCLUSION: Occupational therapy students had a positive experience of online assessments; however, the transition was challenging. It is recommended for lecturers to consider the challenges of online assessments, the number of assessments and timely feedback for an effective online learning process. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE • For online learning to be effective, relevant and timely access to resources and support systems are required. These include internet access, resources like laptops and smartphones which facilitate engagement with remote learning. • The provision of institutional and academic support can positively influence students' experiences of online learning. • Timing and quality of feedback is essential to the online learning experience. Delayed feedback can negatively impact learning, emphasising the importance of timely feedback to aid student growth and improved learning outcomes. • Students' experiences and perceptions of how they receive feedback change over time. Thus, personalised feedback focusing on improvement rather than comparison to peers should be emphasised in the learning environments to which they are exposed. • The importance of effective time management in students is emphasised for online learning and students need to be equipped with these skills for this mode of learning.

Resumo A autoeficácia dos docentes e seu acesso a recursos podem influenciar a transição do ensino presencial para o ensino remoto emergencial. Este estudo objetivou construir e verificar evidências de validade das escalas de Autoeficácia e Acesso a Recursos de Docentes do Ensino Superior que passaram pela transição para aulas remotas. As escalas foram construídas e submetidas à validação semântica e por juízes. A coleta de dados foi realizada a distância com 135 professores. Foram realizadas análises descritivas, exploratórias e confirmatórias. Ambas as escalas apresentaram cargas fatoriais acima de 0,4. A escala de Autoeficácia docente apresentou-se unifatorial com bom índice de consistência interna (α = 0,95) e bons indicadores de ajuste (x 2 : 256,794; df: 131; CMIN/DF: 1,96; GFI: 0,89; RMSR: 0,05; CFI: 0,93; TLI: 0,91; RMSEA: 0,07). A escala de acesso a recursos apresentou-se com dois fatores e obteve bons índices de consistência interna (α entre 0,80 e 0,88) e bons indicadores de ajuste (x 2 : 67,99; df: 31; CMIN/DF: 2,19; GFI: 0,90; RMSR: 0,12; CFI: 0,94; TLI: 0,92; RMSEA: 0,094). Este estudo amplia o conhecimento a respeito da transição do ensino presencial para o ensino remoto, e traz implicações práticas que poderão auxiliar no planejamento e desenvolvimento das ações educacionais.

Abstract Teachers' self-efficacy and access to resources can influence the transition to emergency remote teaching. This study aimed to build and verify validity evidences of the Self-Efficacy and Access to Resources scales of Higher Education Teachers who underwent the transition to remote classes. The scales were constructed and submitted to semantic and expert validation. Data collection was carried out remotely with 135 teachers. Descriptive, exploratory and confirmatory analyzes were carried out. Both scales presented factor loadings above 0.4. The Teacher Self-Efficacy scale was unifactorial with a good internal consistency index (α = 0.95) and good adjustment indicators (x2: 256.794; df: 131; CMIN/DF: 1.96; GFI: 0.89; RMSR: 0.05; CFI: 0.93; TLI: 0.91; RMSEA: 0.07). The access to resources scale had two factors and obtained good internal consistency indexes (α between 0.80 and 0.88) and good adjustment indicators 67.99; df: 31; CMIN/DF: 2.19; GFI: 0.90; RMSR: 0.12; CFI: 0.94; TLI: 0.92; RMSEA: 0.094). This study expands knowledge regarding the transition from face-to-face teaching to remote teaching, and brings practical implications that may help in the planning and development of educational actions.

Resumen La autoeficacia de los docentes y el acceso a los recursos pueden influir en la transición a la enseñanza remota de emergencia. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo construir y verificar evidencias de validez de las escalas de Autoeficacia y Acceso a Recursos de Profesores de Educación Superior que atravesaron la transición a clases remotas. Las escalas fueron sometidas a validación semántica y de expertos. La recolección de datos se realizó de forma remota con 135 docentes. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, exploratorios y confirmatorios. Ambas escalas presentaron cargas factoriales superiores α 0,4. La escala de Autoeficacia Docente fue unifactorial, con buen índice de consistencia interna (α = 0,95) y buenos indicadores de ajuste (x2: 256,794; gl: 131; CMIN/DF: 1,96; GFI: 0,89; RMSR: 0,05; CFI: 0,93; TLI: 0,91; RMSEA: 0,07). La escala de Acceso a Recursos tuvo dos factores y obtuvo buenos índices de consistencia interna (α entre 0,80 y 0,88) y buenos indicadores de ajuste X 67,99; df: 31; CMIN/DF: 2,19; GFI: 0,90; RMSR: 0,12; CFI: 0,94; TLI: 0,92; RMSEA: 0,094). Este estudio amplía el conocimiento sobre la transición de la enseñanza presencial a la enseñanza remota, y aporta implicaciones que pueden ayudar en la planificación y desarrollo de acciones educativas.

The provision of political goods and governance in marginalised local communities, located in Cape Town, South Africa, during the national lockdown periods (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) is described. The focus is on an African city, drawing attention to the growing importance of urban governance on the continent. Rapid urbanisation and emergency periods (such as the pandemic) are adding to the complexity of the urban space. This study found that communities in the city relied mostly on themselves for the provision of goods, and that the provision of security remains a critical political good, informing governance. However, the findings confront literature on a hierarchy of political goods, in which security is at the apex. In the given context, the sequence of the provision of goods changes to a non-hierarchical process. The fulfilment of other political goods will facilitate improved provision of security. Good governance needs to be informed by an integrated approach to, and the synchronous fulfilment of, political goods. SIGNIFICANCE: • During times of emergencies, already marginalised urban communities experience greater political neglect and are left to protect themselves and to provide for each other. • These communities experience desertion across the spectrum of political goods. • Resilience in such communities needs to be improved through good governing principles. • Although optimal local level governance relies heavily on the provision of security, the importance of the provision of education, employment, political freedom, housing, and health services (to mention a few) requires renewed attention.

Abstract Introduction. The perioperative management of hepatobiliary emergencies by the general surgeon is an expected competence and is considered a challenge due to its relative frequency, impact on the individual health and the economy, as well as the implications for reliable and high-quality clinical practice. The formal aspects of education in hepatobiliary surgery for the general surgeon in Colombia are unknown. The objective of the present study was to explore the perspective of hepatobiliary surgeons on this problem. Methods. A qualitative study was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 14 Colombian hepatobiliary surgery specialists, where the challenges of training, time and characteristics of the rotation, evaluation of reliability, number of procedures and role of simulation. A thematic analysis of the information was carried out. Results. The experts mentioned the importance of mandatory rotation for hepatobiliary surgery for surgeons in training. The ideal duration was three months, during the last year of residency, in specialized centers with active exposure and under supervision. Conclusions. Due to the epidemiological characteristics of the country and the frequency of hepatobiliary diseases that require surgical treatment, it is necessary for the general surgeon to have solid training in this field during residency. The present study reports on the ideal characteristics of training in this field from the perspective of Colombian experts.

Resumen Introducción. El manejo perioperatorio de las urgencias hepatobiliares por parte del cirujano general es una competencia esperada y se considera un reto por su relativa frecuencia, impacto en la salud del individuo y la economía, así como las implicaciones en el ejercicio clínico confiable y de alta calidad. Se desconocen los aspectos formales de la educación en cirugía hepatobiliar para el cirujano general en Colombia. El objetivo del presente estudio fue explorar la perspectiva de los cirujanos hepatobiliares sobre esta problemática. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas con 14 especialistas en cirugía hepatobiliar colombianos, en donde se exploraron los desafíos del entrenamiento, el tiempo y las características de una rotación, la evaluación de la confiabilidad, el número de procedimientos y el rol de la simulación. Se hizo un análisis temático de la información. Resultados. Los expertos mencionaron la importancia de la rotación obligatoria por cirugía hepatobiliar para los cirujanos en formación. El tiempo ideal es de tres meses, en el último año de residencia, en centros especializados, con exposición activa y bajo supervisión. Conclusiones. Por las características epidemiológicas del país y la frecuencia de enfermedades hepatobiliares que requieren tratamiento quirúrgico, es necesario que el cirujano general cuente con una formación sólida en este campo durante la residencia. El presente estudio informa sobre las características ideales del entrenamiento en este campo desde la visión de los expertos colombianos.

The resurgence of monkeypox, subsequent to its designation as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization in 2022, underscores the critical need for rigorous infection control protocols within dental settings. Due to the inherent nature of dental procedures, that involve working in close proximity to patients and potential exposure to infectious bodily fluids, the dental profession faces significant challenges in mitigating the transmission of mpox. This update provides a comprehensive review of the virological characteristics, transmission pathways, and clinical presentation of mpox, with particular emphasis on its oral manifestations and the implications for dental practitioners. It delineates both standard and enhanced infection control measures, including the application of personal protective equipment, stringent hand hygiene practices, meticulous environmental disinfection, and the prudent management of aerosol-generating procedures. Additionally, is addresses the importance of patient screening, isolation of suspected cases, and the education of both dental staff and patients regarding the transmission and prevention of mpox. The necessity for dental professionals to maintain vigilance, remain current with evolving guidelines, and implement comprehensive infection control strategies is emphasized, highlighting the pivotal role of dental practices in the early detection and control of mpox transmission during the ongoing outbreak.

Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, las instituciones de educación superior tuvieron que adoptar un formato de aprendizaje diferente al de las clases presenciales. Una de las alternativas fue la llamada Enseñanza Remota de Emergencia (ERL), que transformó la enseñanza presencial tradicional en instrucción remota sincrónica. Este estudio tiene como objetivo obtener información sobre las mejores prácticas de aprendizaje en línea a partir de una encuesta en la que estudiantes de una universidad brasileña respondieron periódicamente a una pregunta abierta sobre su experiencia con ERL durante un período determinado. Los datos se recopilaron en diferentes momentos durante el primer año de la pandemia y abarcaron más de 19.000 respuestas. Las respuestas de los estudiantes a la pregunta abierta se analizaron utilizando el marco de las Comunidades Académicas de Compromiso (ACE). El análisis de las percepciones sobre el período de ERL permitió reflexionar sobre aspectos relevantes del compromiso emocional, cognitivo y conductual de los estudiantes, con posibles aplicaciones en contextos de enseñanza en línea sincrónicos o asincrónicos. Los estudiantes asociaron el aprendizaje remoto con modalidades en línea, expresando agotamiento y dificultades para manejar los estudios, el trabajo y la familia. Los comentarios negativos sobre la tecnología, la metodología y los instructores afectaron las dimensiones cognitivas, emocionales y conductuales. Los datos subrayan que las actividades sincrónicas en línea requieren tecnología accesible, estrategias específicas y métodos que fomenten la colaboración para generar compromiso. Este artículo proporciona contribución significativa sobre la implementación de la enseñanza remota dirigida al aprendizaje y la satisfacción de los estudiantes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions needed to adopt a different learning format from in-person classes. One of the alternatives was the so-called Emergency Remote Learning (ERL), transforming traditional in-person teaching into synchronous remote instruction. This study aims to gain insights into online learning best practices based on a Brazilian university survey in which students periodically responded to an open-ended question about their experience with ERL over a determined period. Data was collected at different times during the first year of the pandemic and encompassed more than 19,000 responses. Students' responses to the open-ended question were analyzed using the Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) framework. Analyzing student perceptions of the ERL period allowed for reflection on relevant aspects of students' emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement, with potential applications in synchronous or asynchronous online teaching contexts. Students associated remote learning with online modalities, expressing exhaustion and difficulties managing studies, work, and family. Negative comments regarding technology, methodology, and instructors affected cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions. The data underscores that online synchronous activities necessitate accessible technology, specific strategies, and methods that foster collaboration to build engagement. This article gives insights for implementing remote teaching experiences aimed at student learning and satisfaction.

Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, as instituições de ensino superior precisaram adotar um formato de aprendizado diferente das aulas presenciais. Uma das alternativas foi o chamado Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERL), transformando o ensino presencial tradicional em ensino remoto síncrono. Este estudo tem como objetivo obter informações sobre as melhores práticas de aprendizagem online com base nas respostas de estudantes de uma universidade brasileira a uma pergunta aberta, aplicada periodicamente em uma pesquisa online, sobre sua experiência com o ERL durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Os dados foram coletados em diferentes momentos do ano, tendo sido coletadas mais de 19.000 respostas. As respostas à pergunta aberta foram analisadas usando a estrutura das Comunidades Acadêmicas de Engajamento (ACE). A análise das percepções dos estudantes sobre o período de ERL permitiu realizar uma reflexão sobre aspectos relevantes do envolvimento emocional, cognitivo e comportamental dos alunos, com potenciais aplicações em contextos de ensino online síncronos ou assíncronos. Os estudantes associaram o ensino remoto às modalidades online, expressando exaustão e dificuldades de gestão de estudos, trabalho e família. Comentários negativos sobre tecnologia, metodologia e professores afetaram as dimensões cognitiva, emocional e comportamental. Os dados ressaltam que as atividades síncronas online exigem tecnologia acessível, estratégias específicas e métodos que promovam a colaboração para criar engajamento. Este artigo fornece contribuições sobre estratégias para a implementação de experiências de ensino remoto que objetivem o aprendizado e a satisfação dos estudantes.

Resumen: Desde la COVID-19, la integración de herramientas y competencias digitales en la enseñanza superior ya es una realidad en todos los países. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la percepción del profesorado (n = 88) y del alumnado (n = 487) de los Grados en Educación Infantil y Primaria y Máster de formación del profesorado de una universidad pública de Madrid acerca de la evolución de su competencia digital, en general, y de las diferentes áreas competenciales, tanto antes como durante la enseñanza remota de emergencia. Para ello, nos apoyamos en el conocido Marco Común de Competencia Digital Docente del Instituto Nacional de Tecnologías Educativas y de Formación del Profesorado (INTEF). Desde una metodología cuantitativa y un cuestionario ad hoc validado por expertos se ha realizado un análisis descriptivo, correlacional e inferencial de las variables. Los resultados evidencian en los dos perfiles la disposición de recursos digitales suficientes para enfrentarse a esta modalidad, un aumento significativo de la autopercepción de esta competencia, destacando mayor desarrollo en las áreas: Comunicación y Colaboración, Creación de contenidos digitales y Seguridad. También muestran descontento hacia la modalidad virtual por la excesiva carga de trabajo y la formación continua requerida. El estudio ayuda a replantear los planes de estudio del futuro docente y los planes de formación del profesorado universitario sobre la necesaria competencia digital en la actualidad.

Resumo: Desde a COVID-19, a integração de ferramentas e competências digitais no ensino superior tornou-se uma realidade em todos os países. O objetivo do estudo é analisar a perceção do pessoal docente (n = 88) e dos estudantes (n = 487) das Licenciaturas em Educação Infantil e Primária e do Mestrado em Formação de Professores de uma universidade pública de Madrid sobre a evolução da sua competência digital, em geral, e das diferentes áreas de competência, tanto antes como durante o ensino remoto de emergência. Para o efeito, utilizámos o conhecido Quadro Comum para a Competência Digital no Ensino do Instituto Nacional de Tecnologias Educativas e Formação de Professores (INTEF). Utilizando uma metodologia quantitativa e um questionário ad hoc validado por peritos, foi efetuada uma análise descritiva, correlacional e inferencial das variáveis. Os resultados mostram, em ambos os perfis, a disponibilidade de recursos digitais suficientes para enfrentar esta modalidade, um aumento significativo na autoperceção desta competência, destacando um maior desenvolvimento nas seguintes áreas: Comunicação e Colaboração, Criação de conteúdos digitais e Segurança. Mostram, também, insatisfação com a modalidade virtual devido à excessiva carga de trabalho e à formação contínua exigida. O estudo ajuda a repensar os currículos dos futuros professores e os planos de formação do pessoal docente universitário em termos da competência digital atualmente exigida.

Abstract: Since COVID-19, the integration of digital tools and skills in higher education is already a reality in all countries. The aim of this study is to analyse the perception of teachers (n = 88) and students (n = 487) - of the Degrees in Early Childhood and Primary Education and Master of teacher training of a public university in Madrid - on the evolution of their digital competence, in general, and of the different competence areas, both before and during the emergency remote teaching. For this purpose, we rely on the well-known Common Framework of Digital Competence in Teaching of the National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (INTEF). Using a quantitative methodology and an ad hoc questionnaire validated by experts, a descriptive, correlational and inferential analysis of the variables was carried out. The results show in both profiles the availability of sufficient digital resources to face this modality, a significant increase in the self-perception of this competence, highlighting greater development in the following areas: Communication and Collaboration, Creation of digital content and Security. They also show dissatisfaction with the virtual modality due to the excessive workload and the continuous training required. This study helps to rethink the curricula of future teachers and the training plans of university faculty on the necessary digital competence today.

Resumen: Las discusiones presentadas en este artículo se originaron a partir de investigaciones realizadas por miembros de dos grupos de investigación de una universidad pública de Brasil. Buscamos investigar las apropiaciones críticas del uso de tecnologías digitales en la práctica docente en el proceso de regreso a la enseñanza presencial después de la Enseñanza Remota de Emergencia. El análisis de emergencia de conceptos fue utilizado como metodología para investigar la experiencia docente de la Enseñanza Remota de Emergencia de manera presencial, vivida en una institución de educación superior. El registro ideográfico de las fuentes generadoras partió de la recolección de datos realizada con los sujetos. Las respuestas obtenidas fueron traducidas al inglés, para facilitar la interpretación utilizando un software de análisis semántico específico - Tropes. Se utilizó un tipo de representación: análisis de redes, desarrollado utilizando la plataforma de análisis y composición de redes: Gephi. Posteriormente, se verificó el surgimiento de conceptos aferentes, eferentes y transicionales, para componer el análisis de conceptos originados en torno al tema generador. Los datos obtenidos mostraron que los sujetos investigados reconocieron que su forma de enseñar cambió luego de la experiencia con la Enseñanza Remota de Emergencia y el regreso a la docencia presencial. Además, mantuvieron estrategias intermediadas a través de la tecnología digital, adaptaron su práctica docente, superaron dificultades para apropiarse del uso de las tecnologías digitales de la información y la comunicación, además de reconocer que aún existen desafíos asociados a la práctica docente, tales como: desinterés de los estudiantes, innovación y actualización de las prácticas docentes.

Resumo: As discussões apresentadas neste artigo originaram-se de uma pesquisa desenvolvida por integrantes de dois grupos de pesquisa de uma universidade pública do Brasil. Buscou-se investigar as apropriações críticas do uso das tecnologias digitais na prática docente no processo de retorno ao ensino presencial após o Ensino Remoto Emergencial. Utilizou-se como metodologia a análise de emergência de conceitos, para investigar a experiência docente do Ensino Remoto Emergencial ao presencial, vivenciada em uma instituição de ensino superior. Iniciou-se o registro ideográfico das fontes geradoras a partir da coleta de dados realizada com os sujeitos. As respostas obtidas foram traduzidas para a língua Inglesa, de modo a propiciar a interpretação por meio de um software específico de análise semântica - Tropes. Foi utilizado um tipo de representação - análise por meio de redes, desenvolvida por meio da plataforma de composição e análise de redes - Gephi. Posteriormente, verificou-se a emergência dos conceitos aferentes, eferentes e de transição, para compor a análise de conceitos originada no entorno do tema gerador. Os dados obtidos evidenciaram que os sujeitos investigados reconhecem que seu modo de ensinar mudou após a experiência com o Ensino Remoto Emergencial e retorno para o ensino presencial. Os sujeitos mantiveram as estratégias intermediadas via tecnologia digital, adaptaram sua prática de ensino, superaram dificuldades de apropriação quanto ao uso das tecnologias digitais da informação e comunicação, além de reconhecerem que ainda há desafios associados à prática de ensino, como: desinteresse dos alunos, inovação e atualização das práticas de ensino.

Abstract: The discussions presented in this article result from research carried out by members of two research groups of a public university in Brazil. We sought to investigate the critical appropriations of the use of digital technologies in teaching practice in the process of returning to in-person teaching after Emergency Remote Teaching. The emergency analysis of concepts was used as a methodology to investigate the teaching experience of Emergency Remote Teaching in person, experienced in a higher education institution. The ideographic recording of the generating sources began from the data collection carried out with the subjects. The responses obtained were translated into English, in order to facilitate interpretation using specific semantic analysis software - Tropes. A type of representation was used - network analysis, developed using the network composition and analysis platform - Gephi. Subsequently, the emergence of afferent, efferent and transitional concepts was verified, to compose the analysis of concepts originated around the generating theme. The data obtained showed that the subjects of the research recognized that their way of teaching changed after the experience with Emergency Remote Teaching and return to in-person teaching. Furthermore, they maintained strategies intermediated via digital technology, adapted their teaching practice, overcame difficulties in appropriating the use of digital information and communication technologies, in addition to recognizing that there are still challenges associated with teaching practice, such as: lack of student interest, innovation and updating of teaching practices.

Resumen: La pandemia del Covid-19 trajo una serie de implicaciones para la sociedad, afectando directamente a la educación en la medida en que se paralizaron las actividades presenciales como forma de contener la transmisión del nuevo coronavirus. En este sentido, para paliar los problemas derivados de la paralización de las clases, se adoptó lo que, a pesar de algunas variaciones terminológicas, se denomina convencionalmente Enseñanza Remota (ER), en contraposición a la Educación a Distancia (EaD). En este ensayo, nuestro objetivo es evaluar las aparentes distinciones, problematizándolas. Para ello, retomamos debates y discusiones recientes, presentando algunas antítesis a ciertas tesis sostenidas hasta entonces. Concluimos que los esfuerzos encaminados a separar diametralmente las dos realidades son, en muchos sentidos, erróneos, pues no logran delimitar lo que sólo puede ser aprehendido a través de la materialización en un contexto histórico-social. Defendemos, desde este punto de vista, que la ER, si se quiere conservar su dimensión de emergencia, no es más que una configuración posible de todo lo que llamamos EaD, ya que comprende fundamentalmente la separación en el espacio y/o en el tiempo entre los sujetos, así como el uso de tecnologías que posibiliten la mediación pedagógica.

Resumo: A pandemia de Covid-19 trouxe uma série de implicações para a sociedade, incidindo diretamente sobre a educação na medida em que foram paralisadas as atividades presenciais como forma de conter a transmissão do novo coronavírus. Nesse sentido, visando mitigar os problemas decorrentes da paralisação das aulas, adotou-se aquilo que, apesar de algumas variações terminológicas, se convencionou chamar de Ensino Remoto (ER), opondo-o à Educação a Distância (EaD). Neste ensaio, temos como objetivo avaliar as aparentes distinções, problematizando-as. Para tanto, retomamos debates e discussões recentes, apresentando algumas antíteses para certas teses até então sustentadas. Concluímos que os esforços voltados a separar diametralmente as duas realidades são, em muitos sentidos, equivocados, porquanto não dão conta de balizar aquilo que só pode ser apreendido por meio da materialização num contexto histórico-social. Defendemos, sob esse prisma, que o ER, se se quer preservar sua dimensão emergencial, nada mais é do que uma configuração possível para tudo aquilo que chamamos de EaD, pois compreende, fundamentalmente, a separação no espaço e/ou no tempo entre os sujeitos, bem como o uso de tecnologias que viabilizam a mediação pedagógica.

Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic brought a series of implications for society, directly affecting education insofar as face-to-face activities were paralyzed as a way to contain the transmission of the new coronavirus. In this sense, in order to mitigate the problems arising from the stoppage of face-to-face classes, what, despite some terminological variations, is conventionally called Remote Teaching (RE) was adopted, opposing it to Distance Education (DE). In this essay, we aim to evaluate the apparent distinctions, problematizing them. To do so, we resume recent debates and discussions, presenting some antitheses to certain theses held until then. We conclude that the efforts aimed at diametrically separating the two realities are, in many senses, wrong, as they are not able to mark out what can only be apprehended through materialization in a historical-social context. We defend, from this point of view, that RE, if one wants to preserve its emergency dimension, is nothing more than a possible configuration for everything we call DE, since it fundamentally comprises the separation in space and/or time between the subjects, as well as the use of technologies that enable pedagogical mediation.

Resumo: O Ensino Superior em todo o mundo durante a pandemia da COVID-19 foi obrigado a repensar, atendendo à diretriz estabelecida pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) para mitigar o impacto na população. A Costa Rica não foi exceção relativamente à situação que se vivia e especificamente na Universidade de Ciências Médicas (UCIMED), que na ausência de um plano de contingência, viveu uma transição do ensino presencial para o virtual. A presente investigação se focou nos desafios vivenciados pelos docentes dos cursos de Fisioterapia e Nutrição, no período de março a junho de 2020, com a virtualização emergencial. As informações foram coletadas pelo meio de pesquisa desenvolvida no Google Forms®. Uma vez tabulado, foi analisado, interpretado e comparado entre carreiras, aplicando estatística descritiva e revisão bibliográfica para compreender a situação mundial. O estudo determinou que a didática do curso representava um grande desafio para o corpo docente; principalmente a avaliação da aprendizagem, a participação dos estudantes, o uso de ferramentas virtuais e problemas de conectividade. Ao comparar as carreiras, identificou-se que pouca formação, menos anos de experiência docente e baixa interação com plataformas virtuais foram fatores que aumentaram a percepção dos desafios. Ao enfrentá-los, enriqueceu-se a experiência docente na gestão das TIC e com ela a transformação do Ensino Superior.

Resumen: La educación superior a nivel mundial durante la pandemia COVID-19 se vio obligada a replantearse, dada la directriz establecida por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) para mitigar el impacto en la población. Costa Rica no fue la excepción respecto a la circunstancia que se vivía y, específicamente, la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED), ante la ausencia de un plan de contingencia, experimentó una transición de la enseñanza presencial a virtual. Debido a ello, la presente investigación tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo y exploró los desafíos que experimentó el personal docente de las carreras de Fisioterapia y Nutrición, durante el periodo de marzo a junio del 2020, con la virtualización de emergencia. La información se recopiló a través de un cuestionario elaborado en Google Forms®; una vez tabulada, se analizó, interpretó y comparó entre carreras, apli- cando estadística descriptiva y una revisión bibliográfica para comprender la situación a nivel mundial. El estudio determinó que la didáctica del curso representó un alto desafío para el cuerpo docente; principalmente, la evaluación del aprendizaje, la participación del estudiantado, el uso de las herramientas virtuales y los problemas de conectividad. Al comparar las carreras, se identificó que la poca capacitación, la menor cantidad de años de experiencia docente y la baja interacción con plataformas virtuales, fueron factores que aumentaron la percepción de los desafíos. A partir de la confrontación de los desafíos, se enriqueció la experiencia docente en el manejo de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC) y con ello la transformación de la educación superior.

Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education worldwide was forced to restructure itself according to guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the population. Costa Rica was no exception. In the absence of a contingency plan, the University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED) underwent a transition from face-to-face to virtual teaching. This study focused on the challenges experienced by physical therapy and nutrition faculty during the period from March to June 2020, due to the emergency virtualization. The information was collected through a Google Forms® survey; once tabulated, the data was analyzed, interpreted and compared between the professions, implementing descriptive statistics and a bibliographic review to better understand the situation at a global level. The study showed that the didactics of the course was a great challenge for the teachers, mainly in terms of learning assessment, student participation, use of virtual tools and connectivity problems. When comparing professions, it was found that limited training, fewer years of teaching experience, and less interaction with virtual platforms were factors that increased the perception of challenges. Confronting the challenges enriched the teaching experience in terms of ICT management and thus the transformation of higher education.