The university leader faced the challenge of educational quality in the context of the COVID-19 health crisis

Abstract

This article exposes the role of the university leader in times of emergency such as the COVID -19 pandemic such as at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua UNAN - Managua. Having a management position represents a challenge because it means directing from a changing and integrating perspective of the educational policy of the institution that leads to achieving its objectives, regardless of the level of management in which it acts and the circumstances of the context. Currently, to face the challenge of running an educational entity, the use of technology which facilitates communication between those involved and reduces the time in carrying out tasks optimizing resources is essential. It is a basic tool for teachers to carry out their learning activities from a dynamic, creative and innovative perspective to which digitally native students respond with enthusiasm and acceptance. However, although technology certainly facilitates the development of processes, of paramount importance is the teacher-student and student-student relations. Finally, the leaders must be prepared by anticipating possible emergency situations such as the current coronavirus pandemic and by facing the crisis with determination, maturity and good sense. It is necessary to have all the human, financial, material and technological resources to execute relevant actions to achieve the proposed goal of the comprehensive training of students, guaranteeing educational quality even in the midst of crises.Keywords: virtual learning environments; role of the teacher; role of the student; technological tools.