“As part of the change management process, we had to implement different investments in: technology, teacher training, in adapting content and strategies for distance courses; Fortunately, we have been operating uninterruptedly. In addition, at this moment we are doing it in a hybrid way ”, added the academic coordinator.
The hybrid system is an innovative alternative
During the discussion table, the participants agreed that the pandemic significantly transformed the world in which we were living and in which we find ourselves today; for Medina, digitization and automation have been key.
At the Universidad Anáhuac they have incorporated new technologies that allow having both face-to-face students –in the classroom–, as well as remote students –that take the class from home–; to be able to take care of everyone’s health. For example, they have facilitated the teaching process to those students who are within the population at risk or who are foreign students.
Regarding the classes on campus, Medina commented: “In undergraduate studies, one part of the group attends one week and the other week another; they alternate so that everyone is able to have this presence, which will never be replaced by technology, no matter how immersive it may be ”.