Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 4
Written by Simona Ionela SIPICĂ (ALDEA), Elena TOMA, Alexandru SIPICĂ

The adjustment of educators and pupils to the technological modifications enforced on the educational process during the epidemic is a crucial factor for forthcoming educational reforms. So, the primary objective of this study was to assess the perception of teachers and students in the pre-university setting regarding their adaption to technology during the period of 2020-2022. The data was collected in 2022 by administering questionnaires to a sample of 100 teachers and 100 students. It is important to note that 53% of the teachers and 59% of the students surveyed come from rural areas. The results revealed significant disparities between the participants (teachers and students) in terms of their utilization of IT resources and their level of engagement in online coursework (7 out of 11 items). Disparities were also identified between the instructors and the students originating from urban and rural regions. The findings illustrate the impact of respondents' IT skill and engagement in the learning process on their technological response patterns from 2020 to 2022.

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