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Digital Tools and Personal Learning Environments: An Analysis in Higher Education
- Source :
- RUC. Repositorio da Universidade da Coruña, instname, Sustainability, Vol 12, Iss 8180, p 8180 (2020), Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Sustainability, Volume 12, Issue 19, RUC: Repositorio da Universidade da Coruña, Universidade da Coruña (UDC), [Sustainability] [12] [19] [2020], Repositorio UNA, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, instacron:UNA, Minerva: Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and the discussion surrounding its educational contributions in formal settings are key elements in the analysis of personal learning environments (PLE). The aim of this study was to analyze the tools that students use to access information, create content, and share and interact in the framework of higher education. The study took a quantitative approach, using an ex post facto, transactional design. Data collection was via the application of a questionnaire to a stratified probabilistic sample (n = 1187) of university students on different courses at the National University (Costa Rica). Analysis of the data showed moderate use of tools in students&rsquo<br />PLEs. Students made more frequent use of resources aimed at accessing information, followed by applications for sharing and interacting, and, to a lesser extent, content creation. We also found significant differences in the use of tools depending on sex, previous education in technology, and academic performance. We recommend the inclusion of open, flexible learning strategies in university education which incorporate the various technological resources available in the digital era to ensure the development of PLEs and lifelong learning.
- Subjects :
- Web 2.0
Knowledge management
Higher education
Computer science
Geography, Planning and Development
Lifelong learning
lcsh:TJ807-830
lcsh:Renewable energy sources
Personal learning environment
050801 communication & media studies
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
formal education
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
TECNOLOGÍA DE LAS COMUNICACIONES
0508 media and communications
Transactional leadership
web 2.0
university students
lcsh:Environmental sciences
lcsh:GE1-350
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS
personal learning environment
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
business.industry
lcsh:Environmental effects of industries and plants
05 social sciences
ENSEÑANZA SUPERIOR
050301 education
Content creation
MEDIO EDUCACIONAL
Formal education
University students
lcsh:TD194-195
Information and Communications Technology
higher education
ICT
business
0503 education
Inclusion (education)
Subjects
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- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- RUC. Repositorio da Universidade da Coruña, instname, Sustainability, Vol 12, Iss 8180, p 8180 (2020), Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Sustainability, Volume 12, Issue 19, RUC: Repositorio da Universidade da Coruña, Universidade da Coruña (UDC), [Sustainability] [12] [19] [2020], Repositorio UNA, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, instacron:UNA, Minerva: Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....ff9f170569b589ff3f30c6f0e4435893