A Personal Learning Environment for students in a leveling process: a case study at the University of Guayaquil/Ecuador

Authors

  • Oswaldo Aráuz Arroyo Universidad Casa Grande, UCG, Guayaquil
  • Annabelle Estefanía Figueroa Lizarzaburu Universidad Casa Grande, UCG, Guayaquil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/atoz.v4i2.43680

Keywords:

Personal Learning Environments (PLE), Learning styles, Innovation in education

Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this research is to identify the educational, communicative and learning advantages in implementing an innovative model of training for leveling students at the University of Guayaquil, that is, the creation and development of a personal learning environment (PLE) as a classroom project. Method: For this case study it was considered a mixed approach conducted in four stages: (a) Socialization of PLE concept, (b) Development of PLE by students and peer feedback in a blog created for this purpose, (c) Evaluation of PLE developed by students and (d) Survey to measure the level of satisfaction and motivation reached by students. Results: The results allowed the perception of high levels of satisfaction, commitment and interest developed by the students when implementing the PLE as a classroom project. It was possible to consider this educational strategy as an innovative practice that enabled them to discover new skills and enhancing their levels of interaction and collaboration among peers. Conclusions: The development of PLE as a classroom project resulted in a motivating and satisfying experience for students, enriching their knowledge about ICT, as well as, developing their creativity and contributing significantly to their learning process.

Author Biographies

Oswaldo Aráuz Arroyo, Universidad Casa Grande, UCG, Guayaquil

Ingeniero Mecánico Industrial – EPN/Ecuador, Máster en Tecnología e Innovación Educativa (en curso) – UCG/Ecuador. Profesor Investigador – Nivelación Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas y Físicas/Ciencias Agrarias – UCG/Ecuador.

Annabelle Estefanía Figueroa Lizarzaburu, Universidad Casa Grande, UCG, Guayaquil

Ingeniera en Administración de Empresa y Marketing Estratégico – UCG/Ecuador, Diplomado en Alta Dirección en Marketing - ITESM/México, Diplomado Superior en Mercado de Valores - UP/Perú, Máster en Dirección de Empresas - IDE Business School, Doctoranda en Administración de Empresas - PUCPE/Maastricht School of Management/Holanda. Profesor Investigador – Facultad de Administración y Ciencias Políticas – UCG/Ecuador.

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Aráuz Arroyo, O., & Figueroa Lizarzaburu, A. E. (2015). A Personal Learning Environment for students in a leveling process: a case study at the University of Guayaquil/Ecuador. AtoZ: Novas práticas Em informação E Conhecimento, 4(2), 95–102. https://doi.org/10.5380/atoz.v4i2.43680

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015): jul./dez.

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