A methodology for the analysis of communicative interaction in the forums of the Metacampus of the Virtual University System, Universidad de Guadalajara

Abstract

The problem of communication is addressed in a virtual platform, in a communication space: forum, within the platform of the Virtual University System, of the University of Guadalajara, called Metacampus. The objective of the study was: To observe how social life is carried out from the interaction through a virtual medium, in the field of use of information technologies IV. In the methodological work, a mixed paradigm was used, to know what the development of activities is like having as a focus of study: interactive communication, identifying elements of a virtual learning environment. The methodology that was followed to measure the sample was due to the facilities that were presented for being an advisor on the subject of Use of Information Technology, with a sample of 60 students, which results in a representative sample with a level of confidence significant. The results of the analysis of the information worked on the subject Use of Information Technology IV are presented. A significant participation of the participants could be observed, with 590 messages, of which 475 corresponded to students, and 115 from advisers. A trend of Descriptive type messages was identified.