A Literature Review on Intelligent Services Applied to Distance Learning

Distance learning has assumed a relevant role in the educational scenario. The use of Virtual Learning Environments contributes to obtaining a substantial amount of educational data. In this sense, the analyzed data generate knowledge used by institutions to assist managers and professors in strategic planning and teaching. The discovery of students’ behaviors enables a wide variety of intelligent services for assisting in the learning process. This article presents a literature review in order to identify the intelligent services applied in distance learning. The research covers the period from January 2010 to May 2021. The initial search found 1316 articles, among which 51 were selected for further studies. Considering the selected articles, 33% (17/51) focus on learning systems, 35% (18/51) propose recommendation systems, 26% (13/51) approach predictive systems or models, and 6% (3/51) use assessment tools. This review allowed for the observation that the principal services offered are recommendation systems and learning systems. In these services, the analysis of student profiles stands out to identify patterns of behavior, detect low performance, and identify probabilities of dropouts from courses.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Executive Functions, Motor Development, and Digital Games Applied to Elementary School Children: A Systematic Mapping Study

Studies show that executive functions and motor development are associated with each other and with learning ability. A more technological lifestyle combined with digital culture should be considered a viable alternative to stimulate children’s development. Therefore, this study aimed to present a systematic mapping of the literature involving executive functions, motor development, and the use of digital games in intervention programs for elementary school children from 6 to 11 years old. Four databases were researched: PubMed, Scielo, Science Direct, and SCOPUS, including publications between 2012 and March 2021. The initial results indicated 4881 records. After the selection process, 15 manuscripts that presented the central theme of the study were selected. The main results indicated that intervention strategies are rather heterogeneous. Most of the studies demonstrated efficient results after intervention protocols, many of them were conducted in Europe, and 46% occurred in a school environment. No research was identified involving technological solutions using executive functions, motor development, and digital games in an integrated manner. Hence, this constitutes a field of future scientific research.N/

Hear4All: Herramienta de traducción y generación de lenguaje de signos en tiempo real para el aula mediante tecnologías disruptivas

[EN] Traditionally, text-to-speech has helped people overcome decoding difficulties with learning or hearing disabilities. Thanks to technological advances, consuming content in which learners use text and audio is more common. However, sign language allows an improvement in the transfer of knowledge and the integration of students with functional diversity. This tool allows the simultaneous translation into sign language of the teacher or speaker and dynamizes the learning of this by the classmates, improving the possibilities of socialization and exchange. In order to test the functionality of the application, a pilot test was carried out with the students of the Teaching Degree in the Special Educational Needs specialty in five face-to-face sessions. Among the contents that these students must acquire is the knowledge of sign language, valuing the application as very useful for learning and classroom use of this tool. It can also be used to promote communication between professionals in the workplace. In conclusion, we can highlight creating a tool for simultaneous translation into sign language applicable to the educational and socio-labor fields.[ES] Tradicionalmente, la conversión de texto a voz ha ayudado a las personas con problemas de aprendizaje o audición a superar las dificultades de decodificación. Gracias a los avances en la tecnología, consumir contenidos en los que texto y audio sean utilizados por los alumnos es más frecuente. Sin embargo la utilización de lengua de signos permite una mejora en la transferencia de conocimientos y la integración del alumnado con diversidad funcional. Esta herramienta permite la traducción simultánea a lengua de signos del profesor o ponente, así como dinamizar el aprendizaje de este por parte de los compañeros, mejorando las posibilidades de socialización e intercambio. Para probar la funcionalidad de la aplicación, se realizo un pilotaje con los alumnos del Grado de Magisterio en la especialidad de Necesidades Educativas Especiales en cinco sesiones presenciales. Entre los contenidos que estos alumnos deben adquirir esta el conocimiento de la lengua de signos, valorando la aplicación como muy útil para el aprendizaje y el uso en clase de esta herramienta. Además puede utilizarse para fomentar la comunicación entre los profesionales en el ámbito laboral. Como conclusión podemos destacar la creación de una herramienta de traducción simultanea a lengua de signos aplicable al ámbito educativo y socio-laboral.Silva, L.; Alonso Correa, IP.; Sánchez San Blas, H.; Sales Mendes, A.; Bermejo Gil, B.; Pérez Robledo, F.; Lozano Murcielago, A.... (2022). Hear4All: Herramienta de traducción y generación de lenguaje de signos en tiempo real para el aula mediante tecnologías disruptivas. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 1152-1162. https://doi.org/10.4995/INRED2022.2022.159161152116