Lessons Learned from Sudden Transition to On-line Learning

The sudden shift from the lecture theatres and laboratories to a laptop or smart phone screen due to the restrictions caused by the pandemic 2020 crisis, changes the students’ way of working in the academic environment. The present paper investigated the engineering students’ perception of the changes occurred during this period. The investigation was based on a questionnaire, aiming to point out evidences on premises which can be used in designing new learning environment in the future. Promising premises regarding students’ willingness for learning in on-line environment exist, and this can push the on-line learning to become a consistent part of the curriculum. There will be necessary a special focus on courses design and also on remedial consultancy for students for their personal development.