RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Usability of a Virtual Learning Environment in Down Syndrome Adult Learning
A1 Sáiz Manzanares, María Consuelo
A1 Arranz Barcenilla, Cristina
A1 Gutiérrez González, Sara
A1 Alameda Cuenca-Romero, Lourdes
K1 Virtual learning environment
K1 Educational data mining
K1 Down Syndrome
K1 Monitoring
K1 Personalised learning
K1 Educación especial
K1 Special education
K1 Construcción
K1 Building
AB The use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) is becoming increasingly common in teaching. Nevertheless, analysis of how effective these prove to be for the learning of persons with disabilities remains scarce. In this study, we work with a sample of 34 people aged between 16 and 44 (14 women and 20 men) who have Down Syndrome. The aims of the study were to (1) explore whether there were any significant differences before and after teaching when using a VLE; (2) determine whether the frequency of use and time spent on the VLE impacted learning outcomes; (3) examine clusters vis à vis learning behaviour in the VLE; and (4) gauge perceived user satisfaction with the use of the VLE. Significant differences in learning outcomes before and after teaching using a VLE were found. The frequency and time spent using the VLE were seen to have no impact on learning outcomes. Three clusters were identified in terms of VLE behaviour, and perceived user satisfaction with the VLE was high. There is a need to increase the number of studies addressing the impact of VLEs on learning in persons with different disabilities.
PB MDPI
YR 2023
FD 2023-11
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/10068
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/10068
LA eng
NO This research was funded by the European Commission, grant number 2018-1-ES01-KA201-050639.
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos
RD 31-ene-2025