Redefiniendo la ansiedad académica en la educación a distancia: Estrategias innovadoras para crear ambientes de aprendizaje más sostenibles y humanizados
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https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v15.n2.337Keywords:
alternative assessments, academic support, educational technology, student well-being, mindfulness, self-regulationAbstract
Academic anxiety, a phenomenon widely experienced by distance education students, is exacerbated by factors such as social disconnection, self-management of learning, and pressure from formal assessments, particularly proctored exams. This article delves into the causes of anxiety within the virtual learning environment, addressing how technological and pedagogical challenges can impact student well-being. Additionally, innovative and practical strategies are proposed to mitigate these effects, emphasizing the need for personalized academic support, a reconfiguration of assessment methods, and the use of adaptive technology to create more inclusive and emotionally safe learning spaces.
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