Analysis of Padlet in the educational process on the rock cycle through Data Science

The general aim of this mixed study is to analyze the use of the virtual wall called Padlet in the teaching-learning process on the rock cycle through Data Science (linear regression and decision tree algorithms). The teacher of the Geography course incorporated Padlet outside the classroom to facilitate the learning and promote the exchange of the ideas in the face-to-face sessions under Flipped Classroom. The participants are 114 students from a public high school located in Mexico City. The results of the linear regression algorithm indicate that the incorporation of Padlet positively impacted the review of educational digital resources and activities on the rock cycle. The decision tree algorithm built two models considering the characteristics of the students. This mixed research recommends the use of Padlet because this tool offers flexibility of time and space. In conclusion, virtual walls are changing the way to organize the teaching-learning process about Geography.