Abstract

MESA VAZQUEZ, Jorge et al. Quality criteria for the evaluation of virtual learning environments from a teaching approach. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2023, vol.15, n.4, pp. 552-564.  Epub Aug 12, 2023. ISSN 2218-3620.

The objective of this paper is to determine indicators that contribute to evaluate the quality of virtual learning environments. A literature review was carried out on the learning models that support the existing methodologies and standards, the dimensions to be considered in the evaluation, the criteria and the systematized scales. In addition, the validation method of the instrument was used, based on experts' criteria. Three Virtual Learning Environments belonging to an equal number of university institutions in Colombia and Cuba were taken as case studies. The proposed indicators were grouped into five structural categories: planning and organization, contents, methodology and competence, communication and interaction, resources and media. These indicators made it possible to comprehensively evaluate the quality of the selected virtual learning environments. Based on the results of the study, the teachers consider that the implementation of learning theories consistent with the pedagogical model of their institution in virtual environments is still limited, and it is concluded that the proposed model could be generalized in order to promote higher quality learning through this study modality.

Keywords : Virtual learning environments; Virtual classrooms; Teaching approach; Quality criteria; Integral evaluation.

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