Learning from the Student Experience: Impact of Shelter-in-Place on the Learning Experiences of Engineering Students at SJSU

• DOI: 10.18260/1-2--37427
• Publication Date: 2024-02-20T14:04:22Z
• Authors: Patricia Backer; Maria Chierichetti; Laura Sullivan-Green; Liat Rosenfeld
• Keywords: Emphasis (telecommunications)

Abstract This is a research paper based on an in-depth study of the impact COVID-19 students and faculty in San José State University (SJSU) College Engineering completed Spring Summer 2020. In this paper, we report interviews did with 40 from College. March 2020, SJSU moved all its classes online for remainder term. Overall, 25 men, 14 women one binary student were interviewed. The included freshmen (3 students), sophomores (2 juniors (7 seniors (11 students) graduate (17 students). During interviews, reported more negative experiences their after move as compared to positive 32 39 reporting at least experience online. had many comments related course content including project work 2020 semester (28 tests exams (27 lab issues (23 PowerPoint use (13 Also, approximately one-third responded that instructors not respond emails students. Most showed appreciation efforts made quick transition However, expressed concerns about organization lack interactivity (9 availability lecture videos More than half gave recommendations how could improve Fall Many faculty, according unprepared teach They difficulties using learning management system (LMS), Canvas, well Zoom. As well, some would record lectures or post them can give insight into improving future.