Exploring the Challenges of Distance-Learning and Virtual Teaching in the Algerian University Case Study of the Students at the Department of English, Bouira University
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The past worldly state of the confinement procedures due to the Covid pandemic has affected a variety of institutions which had to seek appropriate alternatives. Therefore, education had been altered where virtual learning was/ is used. Overwhelmingly, teachers and learners have encountered problems while shifting to online learning. This paper aims at exploring those hindrances to unveil its reality; a survey questionnaire is used at the University of Bouira -Algeria- to diagnose and suggest appropriate solutions. The obtained results demonstrate the obstacles the students face while joining online classes. The results have also confirmed the benefits of student autonomy.
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