E-actividades en el contexto virtual de Ruralnet: Satisfacción de los estudiantes con diferentes estilos de aprendizaje

Abstract

In the virtual subject Education in the rural area (Ruralnet), - subject that pertains to the grade of Pedagogy of the University of Oviedo and offered in the Virtual Shared Campus of the G9-, different formative e-activities of individual character were formulated (studies of cases, conceptual maps, mental maps, etc.) and also a collaborative activity (Gameproyect) according to the different learning styles of students. After its implementation, which lasted three on secutive academic years - (2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008) - students were asked about their level of satisfaction in relation with e-activities. The sample of study was formed by students with a reflexive and theoretical style. The study sample consisted mostly of students with reflective and theoretical styles and also, although in a smaller degree, of students with pragmatic and active styles. However, it was determined that a majority of the learners showed a high level of satisfaction with the online teaching received, which was specially significative in the case of students with a cognitive style pragmatic and reflective type. The development of mental maps e-activity was the most highly rated by those with pragmatic and active styles, showing preferences for e-activities based on the graphic and visual representation of content, with images, colors, etc.