Role of the professor and the student in virtual education

Abstract

The recent and accelerating advancement of technology has enhanced the content and quality of all fields in massive ways, especially in the realm of education. This essay addresses the role of the teacher and the student in virtual learning environments, how the role of the teacher influences the success of the student-centered training activity and how, with their autonomy, they can develop skills in the use of technological tools and management of strategies that allow them to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills in the professional field in which they are being trained; that is, the student himself assumes the leading role that implies a lot of will for the development of individual activities and jobs, as well as shared ones. The aforementioned allows to build on the strengths of all participants in the collaboration process. In addition to this, personal experience related to the role played in facilitating virtual courses at UNAN Managua - FAREM Estelí is shared.