Imaginative education as a promoter for the design of effective virtual learning environments for higher education

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1190

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Virtual classroom, Imaginative Education, Skills development, Instructional design, Virtual learning environments, Long distance education, Active methodologies, Cognitive tools

Abstract

Introduction: The pandemic forced educational centers to develop distance learning options. After it, higher education has maintained its online training offer. However, it is essential to evaluate whether virtual learning environments (VLE) are effective or only constitute digital repositories. Effective VLEs consider a constructivist perspective, integrating technical and pedagogical innovations into their instructional design. Imaginative Education connects students emotionally and makes it possible to integrate knowledge, strategies, technology and development of competencies. The objective of this research is to create guidelines for the design of effective VLE based on Imaginative Education. Methodology: Methodologically, a case study was carried out, in which the subjects of the bachelor's degree program in education at a Chilean university were analyzed. The diagnosis was carried out with the content analysis technique and consisted of reviewing all the resources available in the program. Results: This revealed good organization and layout of content. Discussions: But little diversity of formats and insufficient interactive, collaborative and adaptive resources. Conclusions: Consequently, guidelines are proposed to promote - through effective instructional design - creativity, critical thinking, adaptability and personalization of teaching methods to face current challenges.

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Raquel Villalobos Lara, Universidad SEK

Academic and researcher, with a solid background in education and literature. She is a secondary education teacher in language, with a degree in Hispanic literature and education. Master in Literature and PhD in Chilean and Hispano-American Literature from the University of Chile, where she was a Conicyt scholarship holder. Specialised in methodologies and didactic strategies in education. She leads projects focused on improving the quality of education, integrating advanced pedagogical practices in search of new ways to enrich and transform education in Chile. She has presented her research and articles at national and international conferences, demonstrating her commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and educational innovation. Currently, she is the Director of Teaching at SEK University, Chile.

Claudia Alejandra Vásquez Alvarado, Finis Terrae University

Academic, researcher and classroom teacher, specialist in Imaginative Education, competence development and evaluation. BA in History, Universidad de Chile, BA in Education and History teacher, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Master in Creativity and Pedagogical Innovation, Universidad Finis Terrae, Chile.
Her research on Critical Thinking, Imaginative Education and the design of pedagogical projects has been published in specialised journals. She currently teaches on the Master's Degree in Pedagogical Innovation at the University and is a member of the Centre for Research in Psychology, Education and Family (CIPEF) at the same university. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and has collaborated in teacher training with various workshops and lectures.

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2024-11-06

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Villalobos Lara, R., & Vásquez Alvarado, C. A. (2024). Imaginative education as a promoter for the design of effective virtual learning environments for higher education . European Public & Social Innovation Review, 9, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1190

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Vol. 9 (2024)

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INNOVATION IN THE VIRTUALIZATION OF TRAINING PROCESSES

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