Usability of a Virtual Learning Environment in Down Syndrome Adult Learning

María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares (), Cristina Arranz Barcenilla, Sara Gutiérrez-González and Lourdes Alameda Cuenca-Romero
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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

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 23, 1-14

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.

Keywords: virtual learning environment; educational data mining; Down Syndrome; monitoring; personalised learning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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