Introduction. HMB basic motor skills are essential, but in people with disabilities such as Down syndrome, intellectual disability, or hearing impairment, they are limited by specific challenges, which demands tailored interventions for their inclusive development. Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of a program of adapted play activities in the development of basic motor skills in students with different disabilities. Methodology. A pre-experimental design was used with five students from a Specialized Educational Unit in Shushufindi, Ecuador. Results. Significant improvements were recorded in all HMB, going from mostly “Fair” to “Very high” levels. Advances in balance, manipulation and locomotion stood out, especially in students with Down syndrome. Conclusion. The program of adapted play activities was effective in developing basic motor skills in students with various disabilities, highlighting the relevance of these interventions in inclusive contexts. General Area of Study: Education. Specific area of study: Inclusive Physical Education. Type of study: Original articles.

Introduction. Inclusion in Physical Education is key to guaranteeing the active participation of hearing-impaired students, overcoming communication and accessibility barriers. Adapted gymnastic practices, through visual and kinesthetic strategies, promote the development of motor skills, social interaction, and group cohesion. Objective. To design and validate a learning program and gymnastic practices that promote the inclusion of hearing-impaired students in physical education. Methodology. The research used a mixed sequential explanatory approach with a pre-experimental and phenomenological design. We worked with 28 students, including one student with hearing impairment. The 8-week intervention integrated adapted visual and gestural activities. Observational instruments were used to measure dimensions of inclusion and semi-structured interviews for qualitative analysis. Results. The data evidenced significant gains in overall inclusion, with an increase in mean values from 24.79 ± 6.69 at pretest to 37.69 ± 3.48 at posttest (P = 0.05). In addition, improvements were observed in group cohesion, communication and positive perception of the adaptive strategies implemented, strengthening integration to Physical Education. Qualitative analysis revealed improvements in group cohesion, communication, and participants' perception of inclusive strategies. Conclusion. The adapted gymnastic practices program was effective in promoting the inclusion of students with hearing impairment in the physical education class. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Inclusive Physical Education. Type of study: Original articles.

Introduction: Social networks have become one of the communication spaces through which public and private institutions seek to visualize themselves and interact with their audiences to achieve greater acceptance. Facebook and Instagram are widely used digital platforms due to their easy use and reach to all audiences. Objectives: a) To establish under the concepts of Niklas Luhmann's systems theory how social networks generate interaction and communication. b) To analyze how social networks serve to communicate and interact from the principles of organizational communication of the GAD of Nangaritza. Methodology: A qualitative-quantitative approach was used to obtain a comprehensive view of the use of social networks. An analysis matrix was designed that evaluated publications in the official Facebook and Instagram accounts of the GAD of Nangaritza. Interviews were also conducted with three experts in digital communication and public management to understand how these tools encourage interaction with the community. Results: The social networks of the GAD of Nangaritza have been an optimal channel to present information to citizens. However, communication and interaction have not been fully achieved, so it is necessary to adjust the organizational communication strategy. Conclusions: It is necessary to invest efforts in the creation of a specific strategic plan for the management of social networks, including periodic reviews and updates of its digital platforms. This will allow for fostering greater closeness with citizens. General study area: Communication. Specific study area: Organizational communication.

Introduction: Reading is a fundamental skill in the learning of English as a foreign language, which, combined with technological tools, allows an effective development of the language. Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the Voice of America website on reading comprehension in seventh-semester students of a language program at a public university in Ecuador. Methodology: A quantitative study was carried out with a pre-experimental design and the population was made up of 35 seventh-semester students. In addition, ten interventions of 30 minutes each were made, in which several informative reports from the Voice of America website and different LKT tools were used. In addition, a variety of instruments were used, including a survey on the use of Learning and Knowledge Technologies (LKT), a pre- and post-test based on the FCE standardized test, and a model technology acceptance (TAM) survey. Finally, when applying the SPSS, the alternative hypothesis (H1) with a p value of 0.001 was accepted, indicating that the Voice of America website was effective for the development of reading comprehension of university students. Results: The results showed that the post-test average was higher than the pre-test average, with a difference of 1.6 points. Conclusions: The interventions had a positive impact on the students through the development of different activities such as group discussions, audio recordings, debates, predictions, answers to questions and written tasks that promoted a communicative environment and encouraged their critical thinking. General area of study: education. Specific area of study: language learning. Type of study: Original articles

Introduction: The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has caused more than 1600 million students to be interrupted from their academic activities during 2020, which generated the use of alternatives such as remote, co-educational or face-to-face education, the latter in a very low percentage and complying with strict security measures. Objectives: Research was developed with the aim of applying digital tools in bimodal teaching, and its implementation at the State University of the South of Manabí (UNESUM). Methodology: the methodology used in the research was implemented in 100 sixth-semester students of the Nursing career at UNESUM. The survey system was used as an instrument, which was elaborated establishing a dependence and interaction between generic competencies and digital tools, in the teaching-learning process. Results: The results obtained from the surveys were organized by hierarchical orders from 1 to 5 that expressed in decreasing degrees (5-too much, 4-enough, 3- neither little-nor enough, 2-little, 1-nothing) satisfaction or satisfaction of the students. It was evidenced that in the knowledge of information technologies, and their relationship with digital tools as forms of bimodal teaching, 27.3% of the students responded that they know too much, 57.6% enough, 12.1% neither little, nor enough and 3% little, however in the application of digital tools it was obtained that approximately 94% of them had applied too much and enough,  digital technologies in some form, and only 6% responded neither much nor little. However, in the need for bimodal teaching in the object of study, 78.8% of the students expressed the need to continue with these elements and only 18.2% agreed on either much, or too little and little. Conclusions: The results of the research allow us to conclude that the bimodal teaching methodology with the application of digital tools, denote an improvement of the teaching-learning process in the Nursing career of the State University of Manabí, so it becomes a possible option in the improvement of educational quality. General area of study: education. Specific area of study: teaching in nursing. Type of study: Original articles.

Introduction. Technical education in agricultural production faces significant challenges in adopting digital technologies. This study aims to strengthen teaching competencies using digital tools in a virtual classroom, addressing needs for training, access, and technological adaptation. The goal is to promote more effective, innovative teaching aligned with current demands. Objective. To evaluate the pathways for the acceptance of the implementation of a virtual classroom in the agricultural production specialty at the Paulo Emilio Macías Sabando Educational Unit. Methodology. A mixed approach was used, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods. Data collection included surveys and direct observation, assessing teachers' perceptions before and after the strategic talks. The selected digital tools (Canva, Genially, Moodle) facilitated training, promoting competencies in technical teaching of agricultural production. Results. The virtual classroom was well received by the teachers, who highlighted its positive impact on teaching, the learning of complex concepts, and educational planning. Conclusion. The virtual classroom was positively received by the teachers, who emphasized its beneficial impact on teaching, the learning of complex concepts, and educational planning. General area of study: Pedagogy. Specific area of study: strengthening of competencies and the use of digital tools. Type of study: Original articles.

Introduction: The objective of this article is to investigate and comprehensively understand how technological advances have changed the teaching, learning and practice of automotive electromechanics at the Instituto Tecnoecuatoriano de Quito. An in-depth analysis of the impact of these technological changes on students' curriculum, teaching methods, and skill acquisition has been conducted. It also discusses how technological advances have changed the expectations of the automotive industry, both locally and globally, and how the institute is responding to these new demands. This review includes a detailed assessment of the suitability of the curriculum and technical skills taught to identify areas for improvement in automotive electrical technician training to ensure they are prepared and compete in an ever-evolving technological environment. Objectives: To identify the main technological advances relevant to automotive electromechanics in recent years.  Methodology: qualitative and quantitative methods were applied, conducting surveys of students and teachers to find out their perspectives and experiences on the integration of new technologies in the curriculum. Results: The findings highlight that while innovative technologies have been applied to improve hands-on education, there are still areas of the curriculum that need further updating to fully meet students' needs. The results of the study highlight the importance of continuous and active adaptation to technological advances to maintain the relevance and quality of automotive electromechanical training. Conclusions: Several areas for improvement were identified, including the need for greater integration of new technologies into the curriculum, as well as a more dynamic approach to teacher education to ensure that teachers have the necessary skills to teach these new tools. General area of study: Technical and Technological Education. Specific area of study: Automotive Electromechanics. Article type: Academic research.

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In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, information has become a fundamental resource for organizations seeking success in the market by quickly adapting to changes. Objective: To analyze the information management processes at Rectilab Motor Cía. Ltda. through the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and service quality. Methodology: The study was conducted with a quantitative approach and a descriptive research scope. The survey technique was used, employing a questionnaire composed of 36 questions distributed across 9 dimensions. This questionnaire was applied to 54 workers from various functional areas of Rectilab Motor Cía. Ltda., located in the canton of San Francisco de Orellana. Results: The technical service department achieved a satisfaction average of 4.4, indicating an elevated level of user satisfaction regarding service quality and effectiveness in problem resolution. In contrast, the logistics department showed a lower satisfaction average of 3.4. Conclusion: Specific recommendations are proposed for each department, such as improving infrastructure and training in the technical service area, prioritizing comprehensive improvement strategies in logistics and warehouse operations, and promoting best practices in information management within the administrative department. General area of study: Administrative Sciences. Specific area of study: ICT and Information Management. Type of article: Original articles.

Introduction. Gamification as a teaching strategy represents a contemporary approach that revitalizes the teaching-learning process (PEA), integrating its fundamental components effectively. By combining clear objectives, relevant content, interactive methodologies, and dynamic assessments, you not only improve knowledge retention, but also foster a more inclusive and participatory learning environment. Thus, the presence of these components in the activities designed in Educaplay demonstrates the distinctive features as an educational gamification platform and its potential to transform the concepts of relativity in Natural Sciences into an academic and meaningful experience for children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Objective. Implement Educaplay as a gamification educational platform for learning the concepts of relativity of Natural Sciences for children with ADD in the seventh year of the Cayambe N3 Battalion Educational Unit. Methodology. The research is descriptive, it allows establishing the characteristics of the universe that are studied with a mixed approach, through the combination of qualitative and quantitative, and the articulation of methods at the theoretical, empirical and statistical level, which contributes to the production of knowledge more dynamic and applicable to the educational reality of the seventh year of the Cayambe N3 Battalion Educational Unit. Results. Contributes to the learning of the concepts of relativity of Natural Sciences in children with ADD in the seventh year of the Cayambe N3 Battalion Educational Unit through the implementation of Educaplay as an educational gamification platform based on the features that distinguish its use and the benefits that gamification provides as a teaching strategy. Conclusion. Gamification as a teaching strategy transforms the way in which knowledge is taught and assimilated through the appropriate articulation of the PEA components. Both children and teachers expressed a high degree of satisfaction with the recreational activities, highlighting the development in the technological, cognitive and personological order, which suggests as an overall result a positive transformation in the educational process of Natural Sciences. General Area of Study: Education. Specific area of study: Pedagogy in digital environments. Type of study: Original article.

Introduction. This study focused on evaluating the impact of using Nearpod as an educational tool in the learning of integers in eighth-grade students of Basic General Education. Objectives. The general objective was to analyze how the implementation of this digital tool improves academic performance and student motivation in mathematics. The problem addressed lies in the traditional difficulties of teaching abstract concepts, such as integers, characterized by student demotivation and a disconnect between theoretical concepts and their practical application. Methodology. A quasi-experimental methodology was used with a descriptive and correlational approach. Two groups of 40 students worked with: one experimental group, which used Nearpod, and another control group, which received traditional teaching. Academic grades and perception surveys were analyzed to evaluate the objective and subjective effects of Nearpod on learning. Results. A significant difference was observed in academic performance, with an average of 86.5% in the Nearpod group versus 64.5% in the control group, reflecting an increase of 21.1% in favor of the experimental group. In addition, most students reported feeling more motivated and able to apply the concepts learned. Conclusion. The main conclusion is that Nearpod is an effective tool to improve both performance and motivation in mathematics. As a recommendation, it is suggested to improve the accessibility and clarity of the activities and provide technical training to teachers and students to maximize the impact of the tool in diverse educational environments. General Area of Study: Education. Specific area of study: Pedagogy in Digital Environments. Type of study: Original articles.