Desarrollo del portal para la enseñanza del idioma español como segunda lengua (e-learning) para la Escuela de Español Atahualpa

Abstract

This research Project is the result of implementing an online course in a Virtual Learning Environment. The course aims to help Atahualpa Spanish School to teach Spanish as a second language. To implement the e-learning course, it was necessary to study the current LMS available. After the study, Moodle was chosen to implement the project because it fulfills all project requirements. The main goal of the Virtual Learning Environment implementation is to help the Institute to break down geographical barriers and gain more students for learning Spanish as a second language. Additionally, the e-learning course implemented aims to promote Ecuador’s tourism. Atahualpa Spanish School will use as part of its course content resources based on the Ecuadorian literature. This project was developed using the methodology ISD-MeLO, Instructional Systems Development Methodology based on e-Learning Objects. This methodology takes into account the principle of software development and pedagogical methods that this kind of systems should follow