%0 Journal Article %T Former evaluation: an alternative in virtual learning environments %A Ana M. Colmenares %J Revista Electronica Interuniversitaria de Formaci¨Žn del Profesorado %D 2012 %I Asociaci¨Žn Universitaria de Formaci¨Žn del Profesorado %X This article reports a research experience related to the formative evaluation. The methodology used was the Participatory Action Research. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, participant observation, analysis of testimony, discussion and reflection and the instruments used were the field notes, descriptive records, records of discussion groups and self-reflection. The research route directed us towards the consolidation of a new vision of learning assessment and evaluation strategies concrete and participatory processes consistent with the virtual environments. %K Formative assessment %K Participatory action research %K Virtual environments %K Autonomy %U http://www.aufop.com/aufop/uploaded_files/articulos/1335399481.pdf