4. ADAPTIVE HYPERMEDIA SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED INTERNET INFORMATION SEARCH LEARNING

Abstract

This study aimed to design an educational software for advanced information search learning on the Internet, aimed at UCLA students. A special project methodology was developed in three (3) phases: Phase I: Diagnostic study, based on a descriptive field research. For data collection, the survey technique was used and an opinion questionnaire with multiple response alternatives, applied to a random sample of 30 students belonging to the study population. The validity of content was made through the technique of expert judgment, and reliability with the method of internal consistency, with a result ? = 0.88. The information collected was analyzed and interpreted through descriptive statistics through frequencies, percentages and graphs. The results of the study verified the relevance of the proposed design. In Phase II, the software was designed based on the MOOHM model proposed by Benigni, the Microsoft Visual Studio was used for its implementation. Phase III included the validation of the Educational Software through experts and users, using (4) adapted instruments of the model proposed by Marqués. The design and implementation of the Software will result in the development of competences in the students for the pertinent search of information.