Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members

Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members Publisher

Khodaveisi T¹ ; Mohammadpour A¹ ; Bouraghi H¹ ; Biglarkhani M² ; Heydari M³ ; Behmanesh A⁴ ; Khamverdi Z⁵

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1. Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2. Department of Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
3. Department of Health Information Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4. Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5. Dental Research Center, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

Source: Journal of College Reading and Learning Published:2025

Abstract

This cross-sectional study explored the experiences, perceptions, and challenges of using virtual education among faculty members at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected through qualitative interviews (n = 21) and questionnaires (n = 295) administered to university officials and faculty members, respectively. The strategies implemented included technological and infrastructure enhancements, human resource training and empowerment, and the regulation of procedures and guidelines. Challenges were not solely due to weaknesses in ICT infrastructure. Therefore, it is essential to provide special privileges and incentives for professors, empower all personnel involved in virtual education, and establish new guidelines and rules. © 2025 College Reading and Learning Association.

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MLA	Khodaveisi T, et al.. "Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members." Journal of College Reading and Learning, vol. 55, no. 2, 2025, pp. 179-203.
APA	Khodaveisi T, Mohammadpour A, Bouraghi H, Biglarkhani M, Heydari M, Behmanesh A, Khamverdi Z (2025). Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 55(2), 179-203.
Chicago	Khodaveisi T, Mohammadpour A, Bouraghi H, Biglarkhani M, Heydari M, Behmanesh A, Khamverdi Z. "Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members." Journal of College Reading and Learning 55, no. 2 (2025): 179-203.
Harvard	Khodaveisi T et al. (2025) 'Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members', Journal of College Reading and Learning, 55(2), pp. 179-203.
Vancouver	Khodaveisi T, Mohammadpour A, Bouraghi H, Biglarkhani M, Heydari M, Behmanesh A, et al.. Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members. Journal of College Reading and Learning. 2025;55(2):179-203.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Khodaveisi T and Mohammadpour A and Bouraghi H and Biglarkhani M and Heydari M and Behmanesh A and Khamverdi Z}, title = {Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members}, journal = {Journal of College Reading and Learning}, volume = {55}, number = {2}, pages = {179-203}, year = {2025} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Khodaveisi T AU - Mohammadpour A AU - Bouraghi H AU - Biglarkhani M AU - Heydari M AU - Behmanesh A AU - Khamverdi Z TI - Virtual Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Experiences and Perceptions of Faculty Members JO - Journal of College Reading and Learning VL - 55 IS - 2 SP - 179 EP - 203 PY - 2025 ER -

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