A shift from classroom to distance learning : students’ perceptions

الملخص EN

The implication of distance learning versus face to face classes has become a new form of education in Algeria since Covid 19 outbreak.

therefore, ordinary classes are replaced by virtual/online ones where video conferences, online texts and assignments are reinforced remotely on digital platforms and learners are abide by this new form of learning.

this study examines this issue in the context of Algerian universities, namely, Mostaganem.

its purpose is to depict students’ perceptions after shifting from classroom to distance learning.

to conduct this study, a questionnaire is administered to 49 third year LMD students (30 females ; 19 males) enrolled in the academic year 2019/2020.

the results showed that students, at the university of Mostaganem, are willing to accept innovations in learning; besides, they react positively to e-learning which is but an evidence of the hard work and perseverance of the teachers and instructors.

importantly, combining online and face to face learning has been an alternative to both kinds of learning what is named blended learning.