The COVID-19 pandemic generated significant challenges in the adaptation of university teachers to virtual teaching, revealing gaps in digital competencies and pedagogical strategies. This article analyzes the role, strategies, and challenges of university teachers in virtual teaching. With a qualitative approach and an ethnographic-interpretative method, 7 teachers selected through intentional sampling participated, considering their previous experience in virtual teaching. Information was collected through 10 semi-structured interviews. The findings highlight the commitment of teachers to continuous training and the appreciation of collaborative work. They also highlight the use of technological tools to create interactive environments and the importance of meeting student needs. This study offers an insight into the challenges and opportunities of university teachers, providing key perspectives to strengthen educational policies and improve the quality of virtual teaching.
Keywords:
teaching; online learning; teaching; university; social adaptation


