Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families
Introduction: This study investigated the effects that the design of personal learning environments has in overcoming student´s lack of motivation. Method: The methodology used was the case study with an ethnographic orientation approach. This methodology allowed to describe the advantages of using...
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| description | Introduction: This study investigated the effects that the design of personal learning environments has in overcoming student´s lack of motivation. Method: The methodology used was the case study with an ethnographic orientation approach. This methodology allowed to describe the advantages of using the participants personal learning environments regarding their own learning experiences. The technique employed to conduct the study was the analysis of the content of the information that had been collected in group discussion exercises made with teachers, students and parents who got involved in the experience. Results: Using personal learning environments has advantages for student’s motivation and student´s performance. However, there are some evident problems with the implementation of the innovation process. Conclusions: This pedagogical approach represents promising advances in the integration of both formal and informal learning. Furthermore, the use of social media and the support of self-regulated learning highlight the usability of the approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6adf7b4941884ee4ac7cfcd8154d75162023-01-02T05:40:31ZengAsociación Nacional de Psicología Evolutiva y Educativa de la Infancia Adolescencia Mayores y DiscapacidadINFAD0214-98772603-59872014-09-011130731610.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v1.376265Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and familiesMargarita Pino-Juste0José Domínguez Alonso1Universidad de VigoUniversidad de VigoIntroduction: This study investigated the effects that the design of personal learning environments has in overcoming student´s lack of motivation. Method: The methodology used was the case study with an ethnographic orientation approach. This methodology allowed to describe the advantages of using the participants personal learning environments regarding their own learning experiences. The technique employed to conduct the study was the analysis of the content of the information that had been collected in group discussion exercises made with teachers, students and parents who got involved in the experience. Results: Using personal learning environments has advantages for student’s motivation and student´s performance. However, there are some evident problems with the implementation of the innovation process. Conclusions: This pedagogical approach represents promising advances in the integration of both formal and informal learning. Furthermore, the use of social media and the support of self-regulated learning highlight the usability of the approach.http://www.infad.eu/RevistaINFAD/OJS/index.php/IJODAEP/article/view/376entornos personales de aprendizajecomunidades de aprendizajemotivación discentemedios de comunicación |
| spellingShingle | Margarita Pino-Juste José Domínguez Alonso Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families INFAD entornos personales de aprendizaje comunidades de aprendizaje motivación discente medios de comunicación |
| title | Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families |
| title_full | Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families |
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| title_short | Advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families |
| title_sort | advantages of using virtual learning environments from the perspective of students and families |
| topic | entornos personales de aprendizaje comunidades de aprendizaje motivación discente medios de comunicación |
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