Switching Gears

Online Teaching in Higher Education in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

  • Claudia Moessenlechner MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School
  • Regina Obexer MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School
  • Maria Pammer MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School
  • Julia Waldegger MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v14i2.24085

Keywords:

Covid-19 crisis in higher education, online teaching, remote teaching, online classroom management, teaching with technology, online didactics, teaching during lockdown, STEM online education, challenges in online teaching,

Abstract


In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic turned into an urgent priority for higher education institutions in that they had to move to remote teaching within a matter of weeks. This paper presents the results of a quantitative survey looking at the challenges university faculty were facing when moving their course(s) online during the first semester of the COVID-19 crisis.

The survey looks specifically at course design and formats used in online teaching during the crisis and compares differences occurring between disciplines (STEM and management education). The outcomes overall mirror a sense of achievement due to the successful delivery of online courses with little preparation. Difficulties lecturers identified were related to promoting student interaction and engagement, technical issues, the effort required to plan and prepare online learning materials, and challenges with regard to online assessment. Having access to training and support in various forms was highlighted as an important success factor.

Author Biographies

Claudia Moessenlechner, MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School

Claudia Moessenlechner is a professor and Head of Learning Solutions with MCI, Management Center Innsbruck

Regina Obexer, MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School

Regina Obexer is a senior lecturer and PRME Coordinator with MCI, Management Center Innsbruck

Maria Pammer, MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School

Maria Pammer is a professor and Department Head with MCI, Management Center Innsbruck

Julia Waldegger, MCI, Management Center Innsbruck, the Entrepreneurial School

Julia Waldegger is an academic assistant and project coordinator with MCI, Management Center Innsbruck
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Published

2021-12-08

How to Cite

Moessenlechner, C., Obexer, R., Pammer, M., & Waldegger, J. (2021). Switching Gears: Online Teaching in Higher Education in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), 14(2), pp. 27–43. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v14i2.24085

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2021)

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