Virtual tutoring in subjects on computer Networks: experience evaluation in a pandemic context

Abstract

An educative research is presented in this paper where a virtual tutoring model, performed in two subjects related to computer networking, is described. The first subject is taught in a public university and the second one in a private one. The utility and efficiency of the method is inferred from the students’ evaluation. This study was framed within a quantitative and qualitative research paradigm. Twenty five students took part. All the activities proposed were tracked and, with the information collected, a content analysis was made. Results obtained indicate that virtual tutoring had a good acceptance by the students. It has to be highlighted that not only work organization is easier but also teacher-student communication and interaction is. Therefore, it could be considered an interesting practice for upper education.