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2024-10-15T15:55:20-05:00

The present research allows us to publish the development that Manabí Education has achieved over the years and that is currently experiencing a time of great achievements and transformations, but there is growing concern about the quality of the teaching that is provided and is. It is essential to examine Education from a broader perspective, considering the existing scenario and the training models used in academic preparation, since the teacher applies aspects, factors and phases necessary for the educational system. For this purpose, the objective of analyzing the factors that have evolved in Manabí Education arises. The scientific research focused on quantitative methodology and a quasi-experimental design; To establish the dependent and independent variables, consistent information is used. The population and sample surveyed was 95 teachers who fortuitously attended Zonal Coordination No. 4 of Education, which includes the provinces of Manabí and Santo Domingo of the Tsáchilas; Data was stored with a 30-item survey validated and statistically analyzed in compliance with ethical and legal considerations. Thus, it is relevant that the teacher manifests ownership of techniques and resources, self-confidence, demonstration of emotion and warmth, transmission of respectful behaviors, and narration of experiences in the educational system during the evaluation process that detects strengths and weaknesses. The exploration of this research allows us to establish factors that intervene in Education with the objective of developing an educational system that guarantees meaningful learning with quality.

Quantitative reasoning and learning styles in higher level students

2024-07-04T14:04:14-05:00

The research was carried out at the State University of the South of Manabí, Agricultural Career with the objective of determining the existence of a relationship between the employability of quantitative reasoning and the learning styles of the students who entered the first and second semesters in the PI 2021 period. The research was of a non-experimental type, with a cross-sectional correlational design and a descriptive method in the form of surveys. The population consisted of 520 students and with proportional stratified probabilistic sampling, 221 were obtained. The instruments for data collection of the quantitative reasoning variable were a questionnaire made up of twelve statements and measured according to a Likert scale, and for the variable style of learning, the Honey-Alonso learning style questionnaire (CHAEA) was used. Both instruments were validated by expert judgment and subjected to a reliability test. For the quantitative reasoning questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha test was used (α = 0.762) and for the CHAEA questionnaire the Kuder-Richardson (KR-20) test was used, obtaining values of 0.625 (active), 0.641 (reflexive), 0.585 (theoretical) and 0.612 (pragmatic). For the variables, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used.It is concluded that there is no statistical evidence of a relationship between the reasoning or quantitative and the four learning styles of the students incorporated into the Agricultural career except for a weak relationship with the pragmatic style in the students of second A and B.

Tamizaje auditivo en docentes de una unidad educativa del Distrito de Educación Nro. 5 – Norte, de la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador.

2024-01-10T16:21:41-05:00

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar las posibles afectaciones en el nivel auditivo del personal docente de una institución secundaria de la ciudad de Quito. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de prevalencia y transversal, en 34 maestros de las distintas asignaturas aplicando la encuesta validada HHIE-S, adaptada al idioma español, determinándose que el 88.24 % presentan un nivel de audición normal y el 11.76% presentan una dificultad de audición de leve a moderada, así mismo, utilizando el lenguaje R se realizó el análisis estadístico aplicando los test de Spearman y Kendall para las variables, infiriendo que la dificultad auditiva no es atribuible al ambiente laboral ya que la misma no está relacionada con la edad o el tiempo de servicio en la docencia, por lo que puede deberse a factores externos, dichos resultados pueden corroborarse en una segunda fase mediante pruebas audiométricas, especialmente aplicadas al personal que registra valores altos en las pruebas de tamizaje auditivo.

Rendimiento académico y herramientas digitales de aprendizaje: caso carrera administración de empresas de la universidad estatal del sur de manabí.

2024-08-07T16:32:41-05:00

La pandemia provocada por el Covid19, cambió las actividades a nivel mundial, especialmente afectando al sistema educativo, lo que dio lugar al cierre masivo de las instituciones evitando así la continuidad de las clases presenciales en todos los niveles. La Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, situada en el cantón Jipijapa, cuya modalidad de estudio se mantuvo desde sus inicios como institución de educación superior, sufrió este cambio drástico teniendo que adaptarse a la nueva realidad, trasladando sus actividades presenciales a clases virtuales. En este contexto, el propósito de esta investigación es analizar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes en las clases presenciales y virtuales, determinando las herramientas digitales de aprendizaje utilizadas. Metodológicamente la investigación es descriptiva de naturaleza transversal múltiple, con un enfoque cualitativo, respecto a la población estuvo constituida por los alumnos de la institución antes señalada, de ella se consideró una muestra de 237 participantes para las clases virtuales y 175 para las clases presenciales; los resultados indican que existe un porcentaje elevado de estudiantes sobresalientes en las clases virtuales con 67% y un 6% de reprobados, lo que contrasta con un 46% de estudiantes con puntajes sobresalientes en las clases presenciales y 3% en estudiantes reprobados; con un promedio general de 16,93/20 y 16,49/20 para las clases virtuales y presenciales respectivamente. Se concluye que toda la información recabada puede ser utilizada para mejorar la calidad de la educación y adaptar las estrategias de enseñanza para satisfacer las necesidades del alumno en un entorno educativo en constante evolución.

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2024-08-07T16:21:48-05:00

This article presents a significant experience lived as a university lecturer within the classroom. The context, activities carried out, and results obtained during a particularly impactful pedagogical intervention are described. Key elements contributing to the success of the experience are analyzed, reflecting on its relevance for university teaching. This experience highlights the importance of teacher-student interaction and the value of creating an enriching and meaningful learning environment.

Thinking routine and the incorporation of ICT as an innovative methodology in the teaching of mathematics

2024-09-04T15:30:27-05:00

Thinking routines are simple practices to achieve specific purposes in an efficient and viable way, which evolve with use, becoming builders of culture, designed to develop thinking skills, in the mathematics teaching process there is a prevalence of didactic procedures traditionalists, which is why it is necessary to implement methodologies that activate skills such as understanding, reasoning and solving, which promote critical and deep thinking. The objective of this research is to verify the effect of the use of thinking routines and the incorporation of ICT on the performance of students at a Higher Education Institution. The study has a quantitative approach, of a longitudinal quasi-experimental type, carried out on a sample chosen by convenience, with a non-random accidental sampling. As data collection instruments, a diagnostic test - Pretest and a final test - Posttest were applied. The final results revealed a significant improvement in the students' performance when comparing the results of the Pretest and Posttest, showing a predominance of positive ranges over negative ones, showing that all students experienced some change in their scores. It is concluded that the use of thinking routines and the incorporation of ICT in the teaching of the quadratic function is an effective strategy to improve the academic performance of students. It is suggested for future research to analyze the implementation of thinking routines in two different themes or subjects.

Estrategia de mediación Tecno-Pedagógica en los ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje en las ciencias naturales

2024-09-04T15:21:41-05:00

Techno-pedagogical strategies allow students to approach technology in an educational and didactic way. Its relevance has transcended time and generations, it has been a tool of entertainment for years in their lives; however, by not having sufficient motivation and information, it is very easy to be in tune with the simplicity of this. The objective of the study carried out was to design a techno-pedagogical strategy to favor the teaching learning process in Natural Sciences at the “Inmaculada Stella Maris” Educational Unit. It had a mixed approach, using techniques to collect information such as surveys, focus groups and observation of participants, where both qualitative and quantitative information was processed. The proposal, consisting of techno-pedagogical activities, increased the motivation and interest of students, making learning more attractive. The main results were expressed in the notoriety of the motivation related to tasks and activities in classes, in addition, they are more willing to continue with this type of activities.

Use of Artificial Intelligence with innovative techniques in interlearning in higher education

2024-09-19T15:54:50-05:00

In a context of increasing digitization in higher education, the use of artificial intelligence with innovative techniques in interlearning emerges as a promising research area. However, it faces a major weakness due to the lack of preparedness of teachers, mostly with technical backgrounds, to effectively utilize these technologies. This scientific article aims to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the teaching and learning process in higher education, proposing solutions to overcome this weakness. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, as well as case studies and comparative analyses to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of artificial intelligence techniques applied to interlearning. The results show significant improvements in personalized learning, instant feedback, and adaptation to individual student needs. Additionally, the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in enhancing academic performance and student retention are highlighted. The conclusions emphasize the importance of providing adequate training to teachers and addressing ethical challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence in education, as well as the need for continued research and development of new creative and participatory methodologies. Ultimately, this study offers an innovative perspective on how artificial intelligence can transform the teaching and learning process in higher education, preparing students for an ever-changing digital world.

Teaching role for the development of innovative and multidisciplinary methodological strategies in oral expression

2024-10-15T16:12:14-05:00

Teachers play a crucial role in developing creative and multidisciplinary strategies that strengthen students' oral expression and academic training. This study aims to analyze the teaching role for the development of innovative and multidisciplinary methodological strategies in oral expression of the basic elementary sublevel of the “Semillitas De Dios” Educational Unit of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. The research had a qualitative approach, it is descriptive and field-based, to collect the information, observation and a survey were applied to teachers. The results obtained show the need to implement innovative strategies that integrate various disciplines, contributing not only to the development of oral expression, but also to the cognitive, emotional and social development of students. The observation carried out revealed that teachers occasionally implement innovative multidisciplinary activities, this is due to factors such as lack of time and resources, which limits the adequate development of children's oral expression. Based on the aforementioned, it is concluded that teachers have a fundamental role in facilitating learning, for this reason there is a need to promote multidisciplinary and innovative strategies that contribute to the comprehensive development of students.

Task-Based Learning to enhance the writing skill of English as a foreign language in tenth-grade students

2024-04-24T17:29:11-05:00

English is used as an international language to share information, knowledge, culture and communication between people from all over the world. The teaching of any language involves four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) which students should master to become proficient users of the target language. However, writing is seemed as the most difficult and the least attractive for students. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of TBL method to enhance writing proficiency in EFL in tenth-grade at Abdon Calderon Fiscal Educational Unit. A longitudinal study was developed where writing knowledge of students was measure and compared in two different moments, before and after the implementation of a Task-based learning method. A mixed research methodology was applied. A sample of 30 students was randomly selected for this study. Consequently, different mathematical-statistical procedures were used to gather, organize and present information by means of tables. The data were gathered from the written materials produced by the students as a result of task cycles completion. The results showed that the Task-based learning method which was implemented contributed to enhance student writing skills in English as a Foreign Language learning.

Gamification from educational innovation to promote the theaching of Social Studies in the sixth year of Basic General Education

2024-08-07T16:31:03-05:00

This article addresses the successful implementation of gamification strategies in the teaching process of Social Studies in a group of sixth grade students. The methodology included exploring world cultures in Second Life, a virtual journey into ancient history in Roblox, and interactive geography focused on South America. The final evaluation was carried out through Froggy Jumps, integrating friendly competition with the evaluation of the knowledge acquired. The results reveal positive academic performance, supported by high levels of student satisfaction and motivation towards gamification. The research also incorporates a comparative analysis of previous grades in units 1 and 2, highlighting constant progress in academic performance.

Gamification as a Didactic Strategy in the Teaching and Learning Process of Equations and Inequalities

2024-09-04T15:32:39-05:00

Gamification employs interactive and dynamic tools that integrate game-like features within the educational sphere to transform traditional learning into active and collaborative learning. This approach promotes student interest, motivation, and engagement. The research aims to determine the significance of implementing Genially as a gamification didactic strategy to improve the teaching and learning of equations and inequalities at the Fiscomisional Educational Unit "Juan Pablo II" in Loreto. The methodology used follows a quantitative approach, with a quasi-experimental design that includes a control group (CG) and an experimental group (EG), consisting of 30 and 27 students, respectively. Pre- and post-implementation measurements were conducted to compare the significance of traditional versus gamified methodologies. The results, statistically measured using the dependent samples t-test with a significance level of 5%, yielded p-values of 0.6951 and 0.0001329 for the control group (CG) and the experimental group (EG), respectively. These data indicate that the use of traditional methods did not have a positive impact on the students' academic performance, differing from the implementation of the Genially gamified didactic methodology, which showed a significant improvement in student performance. It is concluded that the implementation of Genially, with its innovative, interactive, and engaging resources, significantly improves students' academic performance. In addition to capturing their interest, this tool facilitated a motivating and effective learning experience, equipping them with essential skills to face future educational challenges.

Integración Efectiva De Aplicaciones Informáticas Para Potenciar El Aprendizaje De Las Matemáticas En Bachillerato

2024-09-04T15:27:07-05:00

This paper addresses the integration of computer applications in high school mathematics teaching at Unidad Educativa Grancolombiano in district 09D01. Through quantitative and qualitative research, the impact of these tools on students' academic performance was evaluated. The results indicate that the use of computer applications improves the understanding of mathematical concepts and increases students' interest and motivation. The study focused on tools such as GeoGebra, Khan Academy, and Desmos, implemented in mathematics classes over a semester. Data were collected through structured surveys of students and teachers, classroom observations, and analysis of academic results before and after the implementation of the computer applications. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The pedagogical implications suggest that computer applications can personalize learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace and reinforce areas of difficulty. Additionally, the graphical visualization and interactivity offered by these applications provide a richer and more engaging learning experience.

Estrategias didácticas basadas en TICS y el desarrollo de habilidades del pensamiento crítico en estudiantes secundarios

2024-09-04T15:19:16-05:00

The present investigation determined the influence of information and communication technologies, as a didactic strategy, for the development of critical thinking skills of eighth-year Basic Education students of the Liceo Cristiano de Milagro Educational Unit. The established methodology was mixed, adopting qualitative-quantitative approaches, in which surveys were applied to teachers and students of the educational institution, analyzing the use and periodicity of the use of technological tools. The results concluded characteristic correlations between the determined use of ICTs and the advancement of critical thinking skills, identifying challenges in the perceptions held by both teachers and students, in the field of measuring the efficiency of ICTs in school processes. The results allowed us to conclude that teachers should prioritize guidance to students on the use of technology, strengthening their own academic training, becoming mediators of knowledge, basing the great benefits and potential that technology provides when it comes to educating, projecting collaborative and enthusiastic students, improving their academic performance

Gestión docente en el aula y desarrollo de habilidades blandas en estudiantes de básica media

2024-10-31T17:55:12-05:00

The development of soft skills, such as effective communication, empathy, and teamwork, is essential for student training and influences their success both academically and professionally. This study aims to analyze the impact of classroom management on the development of these skills in students from Circuit 07 in the canton of El Carmen, in the Republic of Ecuador. The research adopts a qualitative-quantitative approach, with a descriptive and exploratory nature. Data collection involved surveys administered to teachers and non-participant observation of students. Results indicate a recognized importance of soft skills; however, their active promotion within the classroom remains limited. Observations revealed that students are trained within an educational approach centered on behaviorism, resulting in a lack of confidence and security in expressing their ideas. It is concluded that the mechanisms used by teachers for classroom management do not align with an education that addresses students' emotional development, which would enhance their capacities for lifelong learning.

Afectaciones por el Uso de Auriculares en los Estudiantes de la Uni-dad Educativa Francés de Quito. Año Lectivo 2020 – 2021

2023-12-02T13:50:52-05:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to adapt to virtual classes, which have generated unwanted effects on the student, especially if they involve the use of hearing aids, whose prolonged use alters the level of hearing and produces adverse conditions in human health. The objective of this research is to determine the effects of students from eighth of basic education to third year of high school of the French Educational Unit of Quito, for which a survey of eleven dichotomous and polytomous closed questions was posed to 126 students, evaluating the perception of hearing damage, related effects, type and time of use of hearing aids, as well as, determining the amount between asynchronous and synchronous hours that students receive and its possible relationship with physical or physiological affectations. The main results obtained show that 36.51% frequently use headphones in their online classes, 77.78% know about the effects of prolonged use of these devices, 37.30% use circumaural types and despite the fact that only 33.33% have noticed any auditory effect and only 21.43% have perceived hearing loss, 54.76% have had headaches after use, the collateral effect of which is closely linked to the synchronous classes that for 78.56% they exceed four hours a day, so they require re-planning. This study can be corroborated or supplemented with a current audiometric test and a comparative analysis of the last three years.

Sensory book to stimulate the imagination of children from 24 to 36 months

2024-08-07T16:27:14-05:00

This research refers to sensory books, those that have been created to stimulate children's senses through touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. The problem that gave rise to the development of this article is the lack of sensory books and play materials for children from 24 to 36 months of age, determining the need to help the community to improve their learning through sensory book, made with reusable and biodegradable material, not harmful to children, and not harmful to the environment. The main objective is to determine the importance of the sensory book in stimulating the imagination of children between 24 and 36 months of age. The applied methodology is based on the search for information from various reliable sources, under a mixed approach, using the deductive method, framed in a type of descriptive study. Among the applied techniques, a survey of parents was used, observation of infants. The results revealed that the use of the sensory book helps to develop fine motor skills, such as: touching, joining, tying, buttoning, working on coordination, language development, imagination, creativity, recognizing numbers, colors, among others. The work concludes by raising awareness among parents to work and create sensory books, due to the importance they have in the sensory stimulation of infants from 24 to 36 months.

Problem-based learning as a didactic strategy for teaching function limits

2024-09-04T15:28:31-05:00

This research evaluates the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as a didactic strategy for teaching the limits of functions in Unified General Baccalaureate (BGU) students at the Pedro Carbo Educational Unit. Using a quasi-experimental design, two groups were compared: An Experimental Group (EG) of 22 students, exposed to PBL, and a Control Group (CG) of 20 students, which followed the traditional teaching method. The results show that rhe EG had a significant improvement in academic performance after the intervention, validated by a statistical analysis using the student t test. The study concludes that PBL not only improves mathematics performance, but also promotes the development of essential skills such as problem solving, decision making and teamwork. Additionally, recommendations are provided for the effective integration of PBL into the educational curriculum, including teacher training and contextualized problem design. The research contributes to the educational field by demonstrating the effectiveness of PBL in learning limits of functions and its potential to transform mathematics teaching into a more interactive and meaningful process.

Impact of PBL on arithmetic polynomials in eighth grade students

2024-09-04T15:25:23-05:00

El Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) es una metodología educativa centrada en el estudiante que promueve un aprendizaje activo, contextualizado y significativo, esta metodología se caracteriza por el desarrollo de proyectos que requieren planificación, investigación y ejecución, integrando diversas áreas del conocimiento. El objetivo principal es evaluar cómo la implementación de la metodología ABP, a través de un proyecto de diseño arquitectónico, influye en la comprensión y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Con esta metodología, se pretende abordar las barreras cognitivas y pedagógicas que enfrentan los estudiantes al aprender polinomios aritméticos, por lo cual se empleó un enfoque cuasi- experimental con 20 estudiantes de octavo año que participaron en un proyecto arquitectónico. Se utilizó una prueba t de Student para comprobar la mejora en el rendimiento académico en la comprensión de los polinomios con números enteros. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron una mejora notable en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes que participaron en el proyecto de diseño arquitectónico. Estos estudiantes demostraron una comprensión más profunda y una mayor habilidad para aplicar los conceptos de polinomios aritméticos con números enteros en situaciones de la vida cotidiana. Se concluye que la implementación de la metodología ABP no solo facilitó una mejor comprensión de los polinomios aritméticos, sino que también promovió un aprendizaje más activo. Se sugiere la implementación del ABP en diferentes contextos educativos y con diversos niveles educativos, promoviendo una educación más interdisciplinaria.

"Teaching strategies based on the inverted pyramid for the teaching and learning of mathematics."

2024-09-04T14:55:57-05:00

Unlike the traditional approach, where the teacher explains the concepts downward, the reverse pyramid changes the order of instruction. In this model, students receive study materials, such as explanatory videos, readings, exercises and activities guides, before the face-to-face class. This allows them to become familiar with the topics to be dealt with and take an active role in their own learning. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the system of teaching and learning of mathematics in the 8th year of basic education of the Special Educational Unit "Technological Manabí" of Portoviejo, Ecuador, has been modified with educational innovation and the implementation of new strategies and one of them is the reverse pyramid, the following work presents this new methodology that contributes to instruct and explore new forms of education that can be adapted to the needs of each student. The objective of the research conducted at the institution was to assess the level of knowledge and understanding that teachers possess about the use of different didactic strategies with topics related to the teaching of mathematics and the knowledge that they had about the reverse pyramid. The type of qualitative research, with a non-explanatory approach and a descriptive scope, is applied to a sample of 15 teachers. Within the results we can highlight that teachers provide additional support or specific training to implement such a strategy. It is concluded that the proposed teaching strategy should be applied to all teachers and generalized to the rest of the teachers in the institution.

The The digital knowledge of the students of the effective communication workshop of the group CS-LC-14002-23 of the Universidad Virtual del Estado de Guanajuato.

2024-11-22T18:55:44-05:00

The objective of this study in December 2023 is to evaluate the level of digital knowledge of the students of the UVEG Effective Communication Workshop. The research focuses on evaluating the digital skills necessary for the current educational environment. Tabulation and statistical analysis were used to process the results, which are displayed in the form of tables and graphs. 26 questions were asked in a quantitative survey to 55 students from the evaluated group. The theoretical framework is based on concepts such as information management, socialization in digital environments, the creation and manipulation of digital content and the management of digital systems. Students participating with low academic performance have a high motivation for learning, which generally gives them a great chance of completing a university degree.

Propuesta para el despliegue de la banda ancha en el municipio Manzanillo, Cuba

2023-11-30T23:34:42-05:00

ntre todas las tecnologías de acceso aprobadas por ETECSA. El objetivo de la investigación es brindar un documento base para el despliegue de la red de acceso en este municipio, con un enfoque integral. Para lo cual se identificaron las instituciones y servicios en el área de estudio que requieren de conectividad de banda ancha, como educación, salud, empresas, comercios y hogares, se analizaron las tecnologías de acceso y se propuso la infraestructura de fibra óptica necesaria para dar soporte a los servicios de banda ancha en la región. Con el desarrollo de la red de telecomunicaciones se contribuye al programa de informatización de la sociedad cubana, al brindar acceso a la banda ancha en el municipio de Manzanillo, para mejorar la conectividad y el servicio a la población y las instituciones locales.

The role of language and communication evaluation in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's: Development of speech therapy tools and strategies

2024-09-19T15:53:00-05:00

This study addresses the importance of speech therapy intervention in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's through quantitative and qualitative research. It was structured in two phases: the first, a diagnosis to evaluate the knowledge and importance perceived by speech therapists in the intervention in patients diagnosed with or with a tendency to Alzheimer's according to medical prescription; the second, investigative actions to develop effective strategies that improve the health of said patients. Using the logical theoretical method, Alzheimer's was analyzed as a statistically representative disease in the population, addressing deficiencies and absences in speech therapy intervention. The population under study consisted of 30 speech therapy specialists in educational centers, 18 being selected through simple random sampling on days with greater work attendance. A survey divided into two parts was applied: the first to verify the profile of the respondent and the second with seven questions using the Likert scale. Data processing was carried out with SPSS version 26 software, evaluating the reliability of the instrument through Cronbach's Alpha and analyzing the correlations between the elements to interpret the results and the commitment of the participants. The results revealed a moderate to high consistency in the evaluations of the importance of knowledge of Alzheimer's and its diagnosis using speech therapy tools. This underlines the need for specific training in speech therapy and the development of effective strategies for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, thus improving the intervention and the health status of patients.

Diagnosis of teaching digital skills in the unified general high school area

2022-12-07T14:11:43-05:00

Today's world is constantly changing technology. Due to the advancement of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in the field of education. This implies that teachers have a certain degree of knowledge in skills and abilities to improve in various fields of their professional work. The objective of this work was to diagnose the digital competences of the high school teachers of the Ciudad de Pedernales Millennium Educational Unit. The applied methodology is descriptive with a qualitative approach and a phenomenological design with a hermeneutical approach. For the diagnosis, 5 teachers of the Unified General Baccalaureate area were considered, through a non-probabilistic convenience sampling, through the application of techniques such as the survey, unstructured participant observation and unstructured in-depth interview, to demonstrate the level of knowledge in digital skills that teachers have in their praxis. As a result, it was obtained that teachers lack knowledge in digital skills such as the creation, search, management and incorporation of virtual environments in the teaching task, which makes academic development and improvement impossible, which allow greater dynamism through ICT in the teaching-learning process.

Gamification strategy that favors the teaching-learning process of online higher education

2024-06-28T15:22:22-05:00

The research focused on addressing the challenge of promoting the teaching-learning process in online higher education. The general objective was to design a gamification strategy that favors the teaching-learning process of online higher education. The study adopted a mixed. Analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive methods were applied to decompose the research problem into its individual components, formulate hypotheses and validate them. The target population included 977 students and 8 remedial teachers at the Technical University of Manabí, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. Data collection techniques consisted of interviews with teachers and structured surveys directed at students. The results revealed a positive perception of both teachers and students towards the use of gamification in online teaching. Key elements were identified to improve student engagement, such as the design of interactive and personalized gamified activities. Furthermore, significant correlations were observed between gamification and student motivation. The conclusions highlight the importance of integrating gamification strategies to promote more active participation and improve the quality of the teaching-learning process in virtual higher education environments.