The multimodal education system as an alternative for higher education Institutions in Mexico

Abstract

When trying to find the meaning of the term Multimodal Learning System (MML) we will find terms such as: "face-to-face instruction", "open", "distance", "non-school-based", "non-face-to-face", "online", "virtual"; "semi-schooler-based", "blended learning", "multimodal", "e-learning", "b-learning", "m-learning", among others. When these modalities and systems are integrated, we have a set of Multimodal Learning Systems, whose objective is to transcend traditional models, systematizing and integrating new media, technologies, resources, methodologies, activities and evaluation systems to meet the student's learning needs.

Based on this concept,"Virtual Education" can be applied as a facet of Distance or Blended Education, in which virtual environments and processes are used through platforms and applications. On the other hand, Open Education can be developed in any modality to provide flexibility to the student, both in class attendance and in the fulfillment of contents and evaluations. The models of professional training with the help of ICTs give rise to virtual universities on specific and strategic spaces through a concept of creativity and innovation through the evolution of ICTs to Technologies for Learning and Knowledge (TAC) and giving way to the Technologies of Empowerment and Participation (TEP) within the Higher Education Institutions both in face-to-face, distance, hybrid and open models, encouraging autonomy for knowledge, the development of skills and competencies.