Virtual Environments in Higher Education: A Systematic Review

Karla Mavel Bolo-Romero; Vicky Ingeborg Guevara-Granados; Karina Peceros-Peceros; Josefina Amanda Suyo-Vega; Sofia Almendra Alvarado-Suyo

doi:10.36941/ajis-2023-0107

Authors

Karla Mavel Bolo-Romero Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón, Av Los Frutales 954, La Molina 15023, Perú
Vicky Ingeborg Guevara-Granados Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón, Av Los Frutales 954, La Molina 15023, Perú
Karina Peceros-Peceros Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón, Av Los Frutales 954, La Molina 15023, Perú
Josefina Amanda Suyo-Vega Universidad César Vallejo. Av. Alfredo Mendiola 6232-Lima, Perú
Sofia Almendra Alvarado-Suyo Universidad Anáhuac, Av. Universidad Anáhuac 46, Lomas Anáhuac, 52786 Lomas Anáhuac, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2023-0107

Keywords:

virtual environment, digital platform, virtual education, review

Abstract

Virtual environments are technological tools that facilitate teaching and learning in various academic contexts. This study aims to systematize scientific evidence on the different digital tools and platforms used by university faculty in their teaching processes. A search was conducted in databases such as Scopus, SciELO, Eric, and Dialnet using the terms "digital tools and platforms" and Boolean operators in Spanish and English. The study analyzed 19 scientific articles published between 2011 and 2021 on higher education. The PRISMA flow chart was used to analyze the data. The results showed a variety of concepts related to tools and platforms, which can be confusing for readers. The study concludes that there is a need for more comprehensive research on the conceptualization and differentiation between tools and platforms.

Received: 18 January 2023 / Accepted: 10 June 2023 / Published: 5 July 2023