Estratégias pedagógicas de inclusão e retenção de estudantes em tempos de pandemia: relato de experiência

This experience report describes technological tools and strategies adopted by Nova Esperanca Faculty (Facene) and provides examples of inclusion and retention of students during suspension of in-person academic activities. Facene provided an interface platform, the Virtual Learning Environment, which enabled professors to continue with theoretical classes via synchronous modality on the same day and time of in-person modality, enhancing interaction and engagement during classes. Different and adapted modalities of evaluations and undergraduate dissertation and psychological and pedagogical assistance helped decrease dropout rates of the semester, considering the pandemic context. Pedagogical strategies of the institutional contingency plan of Nova Esperanca Faculty were successful in minimizing limitations experienced by students in the continuity of their academic routine, assisting in the remote teaching process, learning, and evaluation.