Back to the Basics: Balancing Technology and Traditional Teaching Methods in Higher Education Classrooms

Abstract

[EN] While much research has been dedicated to the opportunities and impacts of online learning since the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lack of research about the learning and teaching preferences of students with regard to technology in the classroom post-pandemic. This exploratory study sought to fill this gap in research and better understand both the advantages and disadvantages of technological tools in the classroom, as well as the preferences of university students in teaching and learning methods. To fulfill the purposes of this study, researchers conducted a short, exploratory survey using a Likert scale among university students in the Western United States. Results indicated that while students have grown accustomed to digital learning elements in the classroom, they appreciate opportunities to interact with students and professors in meaningful face-to-face activities.