Among connections and disconnections: academic experiences in times of physical social distancing

Abstract

This research aims to know forms of communication used by students of the Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso –UNEMAT Nova Xavantina to “overcome” the social distancing and how they can impact the engagement with the teaching-learning process adopted by the institution. The research adopts an exploratory character to its objectives, quantitative and qualitative research to approach the problem, and case study as a design. The technique chosen for data generation was the questionnaire. The results indicate that there is an intense movement in terms of adaptation attempts. Students, despite their resourcefulness regarding technologies, feel confused, insecure about their ability to process so much information at the same time, be it content that must be studied, as well as skills that need to be developed to have access to emergencial remote education. At the same time, they see opportunities to learn in a more dynamic and flexible way.