Methodological proposal for virtual learning based on learning b applied in educational environments of rural areas with inconclusive schooling

Abstract

The present developed research develops a methodological proposal based on B-learning to strengthen the quality of virtual learning in rural areas that record unfinished schooling and that limits technological limitations. The Edmodo virtual educational environment platform is chosen for the development of the proposal; after an analysis and comparison with Moodle of its functional characteristics. The B-learning methodology is studied and the virtual model, the structure and the objectives of the proposed methodology are determined, to subsequently elaborate and execute the respective curricular planning. They were established as study parameters to validate the developed proposal, flexibility, availability, learning styles and teaching role; as well as study parameters to validate the strengthening of the continuing education program such as the level of acceptance of the modality, level of acceptance of content and the level of accessibility. Surveys carried out on a sample and population of 50 students are used as a validation tool. The study concludes that Edmodo with 88.09% compared to Moodle with 86.06%, is the most suitable for use in environments with limited technological infrastructure and where learning must be focused on the student. The survey is applied before applying the methodological proposal and after implementing it, determining an improvement of 26.84%, validating the development of the program and therefore the methodological proposal.