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According to the situated learning theory, meaningful learning cannot be considered outside an authentic context in which it normally occurs. Thus, this work presents a virtual learning environment that seeks to improve the quality of teaching and learning processes in higher education in the field of project management. To achieve these goals, we have adopted a student-centered approach that is supported by the use of tools of information and communication technologies. The proposed environment integrates different open source tools, such as a project and portfolio management software or a course management system, as well as specifically designed and developed tools to support administration, monitoring and assessment.
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The authors wish to recognize the financial support of the “Vicerrectorado de Profesorado” of the University of La Rioja, through the “Ordenación Académica y Formación del Profesorado” (PROYECTOS DE INNOVACIÓN DOCENTE 2016/2017).
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González-Marcos, A., Olarte-Valentín, R., Sainz-García, E., Múgica-Vidal, R., Castejón-Limas, M. (2018). A Virtual Learning Environment to Support Project Management Teaching. In: Pérez García, H., Alfonso-Cendón, J., Sánchez González, L., Quintián, H., Corchado, E. (eds) International Joint Conference SOCO’17-CISIS’17-ICEUTE’17 León, Spain, September 6–8, 2017, Proceeding. SOCO ICEUTE CISIS 2017 2017 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 649. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67180-2_74
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