Rediseño de un curso virtual en base a la metodología PACIE, fase presencia; para el “CENTRO FORMATIVO BYB”.

Abstract

The present degree work had as aim to redesign a virtual course based on the methodology: Presence, Scope, Training, Interaction, and E-learning <whose acronym in Spanish is PACIE>, phase Presence for the Formative Center “BYB” The graphical user interface (GUI) of the Virtual Learning Environment <whose acronym in English is VLE> was redesigned by using the methodology of technological design with which the characteristics of the phase Presence were detected and assumed in its totality; the need of the Formative Center “BYB” was identified to apply adequately the phase presence; a field investigation was made through a checking list to verify the conditions of the phase Presence within the site; a documentary exploration was made to analyze globally the phase Presence of the site; an integral design to lay the foundation of the new interface and its components was made, such as: identity, colors, typography, icons, etc. the redesign was build based on the mentioned processes for the later implementation in the platform Chamilo. The re-design was implemented finally within the course of Geometry for the First Baccalaurate of the Formative Center “BYB” The site was evaluated by exposing it to the user and disseminated by means of computer graphics the made changes. In the final phase of the work was made an investigation of likes and preferences through the Likert Scale, both the initial and the re-designed course were contrasted. Surveys to 42 users were applied, Chi-Square with a degree of freedom 4, with which was obtained a value of 9.48 with a significance level 0.05 with this, the existing relation between both the re-design and the user satisfaction were validated. The virtual re-designed resource was determined through the analysis of results that generated a bigger interest than the previous one. It is concluded that the redesign of the virtual course based on the Methodology PACIE, phase Presence was successful. It is recommended for the creation of future courses to have the assistance of a specialized professional in graphic design.