The worldwide spread of the new coronavirus has affected classes at most universities around the world, with two-thirds replacing traditional classes with online distance learning by the Japan Association of National Universities. It was found in a survey by the Japan Association of National Universities, which is a member of the university.
The survey was conducted online from March 3 to April 25, targeting 4 higher education institutions in 17 countries around the world and two special administrative regions in China (Hong Kong and Macau).
According to the report, 80% of the enrollments in the new year were "affected", and almost half, 46%, thought that both international and domestic students would be affected.89% of students were affected by the movement of students across multiple countries, which is generally negative.
Almost all of the effects on the curriculum such as lessons have been seen, and two-thirds of the educational institutions are conducting distance learning instead of classroom-type lessons.Issues include access to information infrastructure, teaching methods for distance learning, and practical training.
However, some respondents said that thanks to the distance learning that was inevitably conducted, they were able to provide more flexible learning opportunities and pioneered blended and hybrid learning.
More than half of the trials are scheduled to be conducted as scheduled, but more than 80% are scheduled to be conducted in Europe, while 61% in Africa are in danger of canceling or postponing the trials.
Eighty percent said that research was affected, especially when traveling abroad, canceling or postponing academia.
