Plan estratégico para el fomento al uso y apropiación de tecnologías digitales en la educación universitaria: Diseño, implementación y validación

Identifier:  TDX:4373

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX4373

Authors:  Paz Saavedra, Luis Eduardo

Abstract:
The research of the doctoral thesis aimed to contribute to the improvement of the training offered by the different academic programs of the University of Nariño through the design, implementation and validation of a strategic plan for the promotion of the use and appropriation of digital technologies. The study was conducted using a design-based research methodology oriented to educational innovation, focused on the introduction of a new element in the university context, with the purpose of transforming an initial situation. The process included four stages: an initial diagnosis, elaboration of the strategic plan, implementation and evaluation of the initial results. The plan designed focused on four lines of action: (1) digital competencies, (2) digital educational resources, (3) educational platforms and (4) use of digital technologies to support research and social interaction. After the first two years of its application, among the most relevan! results, there is evidence of a significani increase in the improvement of teachers' attitude towards the use of digital technologies as a support for education, and in turn, an increase in the frequency of use of these technologies by teachers. In contras!, no significan! changes have been found in teachers' digital competence, which is the main opportunity for future improvement. Additionally, the research has allowed establishing different strategies aimed al achieving a more efficient management of the technological ecosystem of the University.