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Usability of a Virtual Learning Environment in Down Syndrome Adult Learning

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  • María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares

    (Research Group DATAHES, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad of Burgos, P◦ Comendadores s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Cristina Arranz Barcenilla

    (Doctoral Programme in Industrial Technologies and Civil Engineering, Campus Milanera: C/Villadiego s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Sara Gutiérrez-González

    (Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas e Ingeniería de la Construcción y del Terreno, Campus Milanera: C/Villadiego s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Lourdes Alameda Cuenca-Romero

    (Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas e Ingeniería de la Construcción y del Terreno, Campus Milanera: C/Villadiego s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

Abstract

The use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) is becoming increasingly common in teaching. Nevertheless, analysis of how effective these prove to be for the learning of persons with disabilities remains scarce. In this study, we work with a sample of 34 people aged between 16 and 44 (14 women and 20 men) who have Down Syndrome. The aims of the study were to (1) explore whether there were any significant differences before and after teaching when using a VLE; (2) determine whether the frequency of use and time spent on the VLE impacted learning outcomes; (3) examine clusters vis à vis learning behaviour in the VLE; and (4) gauge perceived user satisfaction with the use of the VLE. Significant differences in learning outcomes before and after teaching using a VLE were found. The frequency and time spent using the VLE were seen to have no impact on learning outcomes. Three clusters were identified in terms of VLE behaviour, and perceived user satisfaction with the VLE was high. There is a need to increase the number of studies addressing the impact of VLEs on learning in persons with different disabilities.

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  • María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares & Cristina Arranz Barcenilla & Sara Gutiérrez-González & Lourdes Alameda Cuenca-Romero, 2023. "Usability of a Virtual Learning Environment in Down Syndrome Adult Learning," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:23:p:16404-:d:1290294
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