Emotional state in the automatic identification of learning styles

Authors

  • Guillermo Mario Salazar Lugo Sonora Institute of Technology image/svg+xml
  • Ramona Imelda García López Sonora Institute of Technology image/svg+xml
  • Jorge Arturo Balderrama Trápaga Universidad Veracruzaca
  • Luis Felipe Rodríguez Torres Sonora Institute of Technology image/svg+xml

Keywords:

Learning styles, virtual learning environments, measurement of affectivity, educational technology

Abstract

The main contribution of this study is the definition of rules for the identification of learning styles by merging the monitored information of the behavior, performance and emotional state of students in a virtual learning environment, based on theoretical foundations of cognitive psychology and learning styles. We revised different theories and emotional models, learning styles and educational technological platform types. As a result of the study, we selected behavior patterns, performance and emotional state, as well as formulas and rules that allow the integration of such patterns for the automatic identification of learning styles. The Moodle administration system of knowledge will work as a base for the validation of the proposed rules through a case study in a future research.

Author Biographies

  • Guillermo Mario Salazar Lugo, Sonora Institute of Technology

    Maestro en Ingeniería de Sistemas con acentuación en Tecnologías de Información. Candidato a doctor en Sistemas y Ambientes Educativos en el Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México.

  • Ramona Imelda García López, Sonora Institute of Technology

    Doctor en Educación. Profesor Investigador en el departamento de Educación del Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México.

  • Jorge Arturo Balderrama Trápaga, Universidad Veracruzaca
    Doctor en Ciencia del Comportamiento opción Neurociencias. Profesor Titular C de la Facultad de Psicología Región Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana. Calle 20 de noviembre S/N esquina Alacio Pérez C.P.91910 Veracruz, Ver., México.
  • Luis Felipe Rodríguez Torres, Sonora Institute of Technology

    Doctor en Ciencias, especialidad en Computación. Profesor Investigador en el Departamento de Computación y Diseño del Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México.

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2016-03-17

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2016): Perception and adaptation of ICT in education / April - September 2016

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