Digital Learning Objects and the styles of use of the virtual: narrowing relations and building dialogues

Abstract

This article is the result of readings and discussions held in graduate courses; questions arising from masters dissertation and the beginning of the doctoral process. From studies about features, evaluation criteria of Digital Learning Objects (DLO) and the styles of use of the virtual, it was delimited as the main objective of this article to identify and analyze the inclusive aspects present in the characteristics of DLO. Considering that the virtual usage styles bring the possibility of adapting the learning path according to the students’ profiles and individualities in an inclusive bias, the specific objectives consist of: a) delimit the main characteristics of the DLO; b) to identify the possible relations between the characteristics of the DLO and the styles of use of the virtual. The methodology used is of a qualitative nature through exploratory and analytical research. As a result, it was considered possibilities the improvement in the construction of DLO with current and quality parameters that meet the typologies of students in the context of increasing the use of the virtual in the learning path.