Abstract
This paper describes how cultural relevance was incorporated into a web‐based course. VirtualMente was designed to facilitate cognitive processing in university graduates. The Spanish language program was based on Sternberg's (1986) Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence, and incorporated material from the local context and culture. VirtualMente was designed around three dimensions: minds in action, minds in communication and aids for the mind. The course consists of a virtual cooperative atmosphere using email and the discussion list for interaction and communication. A Monitor Triarchic Test was built to determine the mastery of the theory. The paper describes the design and evaluation of the course and issues related to cultural adequacy.
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