Propuesta metodológica para el diseño de aulas virtuales en Moodle

Abstract

In the present work the methodology for the design of virtual classrooms in Moodle is analyzed. The Moodle platform is a means used to manage virtual communication that allows teaching-learning to be developed in a more dynamic, reflective, attractive way, with a flexible schedule. The general objective of the research is: To make a methodological proposal for the design of virtual classrooms in Moodle that contribute to improving the process of teaching mathematics in Higher Education Institutions. ICTs have been incorporated into education in the same way that they have done so in the rest of the productive, communication, social, research and development activities, etc. This incorporation has been framed in a situation of social changes as well as in education Regarding the methodology, this is qualitative, descriptive and applied, the population corresponds to 248 students, between men and women from the Technical University of Machala, from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the sample amounts to 69 students. With the results obtained from the research, the methodological proposal is made. The students, during the investigation, have expressed their comfort with the use of virtual tools, for the most part they are receptive to the teachings given by the teachers through these means. It is evident that currently a large part of the universities are committed to the development of competencies that are related to skills, knowledge and attitudes, implementing educational methods that make possible the efficient use of technological tools, especially Moodle.