Propuesta Metodológica Académica para la implementación de un Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje con recursos web 2.0 para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje en la modalidad B-Learning

Abstract

This research proposes a methodology called academic (PADCAEC) Academic Planning, Design, content, implementation, evaluation and Communication; establishing guidelines for the design of a (EVA) Virtual Environment Learning to develop the subject of Informatics in B-learning mode In order to improve the processes of teaching - helping students reach high academic achievement. To create the methodology of the study it was conducted application of B-Learning in Higher Education Institutes of Ecuador, comparing ADDIE pacie methodologies and identified their strengths and weaknesses, proposing new methodology whose main axis make adequate Academic Planning and prepare Rating System based on academic processes developed by the educational institution, allowing a student known throughout the development of the subject his state of approval or disapproval, motivating him to make decisions that will improve their academic performance. The E.V.A. It was developed using an Educational Blog offering a Virtual Classroom functions by using Web 2.0 applications, once complete was applied to 101 students majoring in Clinical Laboratory, Nursing and Psychology Clinic of the National University of Chimborazo in the period September 2013 to March 2014. At the end of the semester academic performance was evaluated by determining that 91% of students fail to pass the course with 7.5 points higher than the average and more 60% exceeds the relative quality index. It was also determined that 94% said they took decisions to improve their performance based on the rating system information, and 74% rate it as a means of communication with the teacher useful; showing changes in student behavior. It is concluded that the E.V.A. He helped improve the teaching - learning mode B-Learning, and Recommends the implementation of the proposed methodology PADCAEC Development Environments Virtual Learning at all levels of education.