Dolceta assessment tool: an e-learning tool for primary and secondary studies

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the assessment of Dolceta, an on- line tool for financial learning of students in primary and secondary school. After conducting a focus group, interviews were developed with 11 high school teachers as potential users of Dolceta. The results of the analysis of these interviews and focus group show their interest in this virtual resource that is seen both as a tool and as an opportunity. They consider that the on-line tool in the classroom allow «learning by doing", and provide financial knowledge to students that, in the current financial crisis situation, is seen as an asset more than necessary. Also, it is pointed out its usefulness to adulthood people. The present study provides professional opinions on the practical applicability of a tool of on-line training. Being an e-learning platform under free access conditions, all citizens have free access without considering geographical or economics restrictions. As a conclusion, a real possibility to use the financial module Dolceta platform exists, especially in a primary and secondary education, both in Spain and in the rest of the European Union.