Satisfaction and Usability of Moodle in a Virtual Biochemistry Scientific Event
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https://doi.org/10.70577/rps.v4i2.203Keywords:
Online learning, Moodle, usability, user satisfaction, virtual scientific events.Abstract
The accelerated transition toward virtual environments highlighted challenges in the usability and accessibility of LMS platforms in scientific events, particularly associated with connectivity limitations and inflexible instructional design; in this context, the study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction and usability of Moodle in the V Virtual Biochemistry Meeting. A mixed-methods methodology, of a descriptive and cross-sectional type, was applied through a survey of 147 participants (a 59% response rate), analyzing quantitative data with descriptive statistics and qualitative data through thematic analysis. The results evidenced a high rating for the event, with 93.2% qualifying it as excellent, 87.1% highlighting content quality, and 79.6% its relevance; however, 33.3% reported technical difficulties, mainly due to connectivity, and 19.7% rated the experience as fair. Despite these limitations, 93.2% expressed the intention to participate again, demonstrating that the value of the content outweighs technical barriers; consequently, it is inferred that Moodle is effective for virtual scientific events, provided user experience is optimized and digital access conditions are taken into account.
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