Psychopedagogical components and processes in e-learning. Lessons from an unsuccessful on-line course

• Published in: Computers in human behavior Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 146 - 161
• Main Authors: MARTINEZ, Raquel-Amaya, MILANS DEL BOSCH, Maria, HENAR PEREZ HERRERO, M, SAMPEDRO NUNO, Andrés
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 2007; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; E-learning; Educational psychology; External evaluation; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Pedagogy; Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry; Psychology. Psychophysiology; Psychopedagogics. Didactics; E-learning; External evaluation; Pedagogy; Human; Evaluation; Psychopedagogy
• ISSN: 0747-5632; 1873-7692
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2004.04.002

In this study we are reporting the results of an external evaluation carried out on an experimental on-line course developed as part of the European project
Multidimensional Approach for Multiplication of Training Environments (MAMUT) (E/99/1/61440/PI/III.3.a/CONT). The aim was to identify psychopedagogical processes that might influence the dynamics of the on-line course and to detect unexpected results. Qualitative analysis of the content of the three hundred and fifty six (356) messages written by the participants in the virtual environment was undertaken. The aspects analysed were: Adaptation to Virtual Environment, Content, Resources, Timing, Tasks, Students’ characteristics, Students’ interaction, and Students-Facilitator interaction.