Experience of the Electrical Engineering Major during the Implementation of the Pilot Plan for the Hybridization of the Academic Offer at the National Technical University

Abstract

This article examines the experience of the Electrical Engineering major during the development of the pilot plan for implementing hybrid courses at the Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN). It considers the prior experiences of the teaching staff and the perspective of the program's administration to identify the strengths and areas for improvement at the UTN. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach and a phenomenological design, prioritizing participants' individual experiences, understanding, and opinions regarding the context in which this pilot plan was developed.
Data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire administered to the teaching staff and semi-structured interviews conducted with the program administration and an academic staff member.
Among the most relevant findings are the positive transformation in the perception and adaptability of the academic staff toward the hybrid modality, the importance of techno-pedagogical planning for the effective implementation of courses, and the need for training and preparation. This includes equipping teaching staff with the skills to design and mediate hybrid courses and raising awareness among students about the importance of actively committing to their participation during the course.