Students’ perception on online classes at the University of Prizren during the Covid-19 lockdown

Abstract

We are witnessing a radical transformation and rapid technological development in all spheres of life. The teaching and learning process could not be overlooked by this development and technology has become an integral part. When COVID19 pandemic is taken into account then no option remained open, educational institutions including those of higher education had to adapt to the new reality in a record time. The University of Prizren "Ukshin Hoti" (UPZ) faced this reality as well, although in the first decade of its establishment, UPZ had to adapt the teaching process to the new conditions and reality. This publication presents the effectiveness of the online teaching learning process from the students’ perspective during the COVID19 lockdown. How well teachers and students have adapted to this reality, and whether this practice should be offered to some extent as an option in the future. A total of 159 responses to a questionnaire have been analyzed and a focused group interview has been conducted with a group of English Language and Literature students. The learning process at UPZ during the period as it was organized through virtual platforms resulted not satisfactory. Main challenges were found out to be virtual classrooms, internet network, computer equipment.