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CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS - Coggle Diagram
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS
Usability and User-Centered Design
User-Centered Design
Considers students’ needs, expectations, skills, and limitations
Intuitive, accessible, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing interfaces
Incorporates universal accessibility principles
Adapts to multiple devices (PC, tablets, smartphones)
Enhances satisfaction, retention, and learning outcomes
Usability
Effective, efficient, and satisfying interaction
Minimizes cognitive effort and technical barriers
Allows focus on learning rather than system navigation
Comparative Evaluation of Platforms (Open Source vs. Proprietary)
Open Source Platforms
Examples: Moodle, Chamilo, Canvas (open version)
Advantages: flexibility, customization, lower initial cost, active communities
Challenges: requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance
Proprietary Platforms
Examples: Blackboard, Brightspace
Advantages: turnkey solutions, professional support, security, compliance
Challenges: high licensing costs, limited customization, vendor dependency
Comparison Criteria
Usability
Mobile compatibility
Accessibility compliance
Learning analytics tools
Integration with institutional systems
Alignment with pedagogical models and growth projections
Scalability and Flexibility of the Virtual Environment
Scalability
Handles growth in users, courses, and resources
Maintains stability, efficiency, and quality performance
Flexibility
Supports diverse pedagogical approaches
Modular course design
Customization of activities and content
Multi-device access compatibility
Allows educators to adjust content and strategies
Minimum Functional Requirements for E-Learning
User and role management
Synchronous and asynchronous communication
Forums, chats, internal messaging, videoconferencing
Assessment and feedback tools
Quizzes, assignments, formative feedback, data reports
Content organization (modules, units)
Support for multimedia content
Permanent access to materials
Information security
Interoperability with other tools and platforms
Content Structuring and Intuitive Navigation
Logical and coherent content structure
Aligned with learning objectives
Supports planning and autonomous learning
Intuitive navigation
Clear menus, visible buttons
Coherent access paths and instant feedback
Reduces the need for technical instructions
Accessible for users with low digital literacy