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The impact of the Moodle platform on the post-pandemic teaching process: systematic review

Luis Eduardo Amaguaya Llamuca — 2024-10-05

Introduction: This research evaluates the impact of Moodle on vocational technical training during the post-pandemic period, through a systematic review. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of Moodle on vocational technical training during the post-pandemic period, providing a critical perspective based on recent evidence on its effectiveness and applicability in virtual educational environments. Methodology: the PRISMA criteria were used to select studies published between 2020 and 2023, covering various academic sources. Results: The results highlight that Moodle, widely adopted during the pandemic, facilitates active, collaborative, and autonomous learning, improving student participation and academic performance. However, significant challenges were identified, such as insufficient teacher training and barriers to access to technology. The research underscores the need for continuing education programmed for educators and the development of education policies that ensure equitable access to ICTs. In addition, the hybrid modality is presented as an effective solution to overcome the limitations of distance education. Conclusions: It is concluded that Moodle has a positive impact when implemented in an institutional framework that supports technological innovation, promoting quality education that prepares students for professional challenges in the post-pandemic era. This review provides valuable insights for academics, educators, and education policymakers on the effective use of Moodle in vocational technical education. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: education. Type of study: literature review.

Gamification: training and popularity; existing challenges of its implementation within the classroom in educational institutions in the rural areas of Ecuador

Beatriz del Carmen Basantes Vinueza — 2024-10-28

Introduction. Gamification uses digital technologies to create games in playful environments, which improves motivation and academic performance. Although these educational technologies are effective, their adoption in Ecuador faces difficulties, especially in rural areas like Cotopaxi. This study explores gamification from the perspectives of training, popularity, and challenges of its implementation. Objective. The main objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between teacher training and the popularity of gamification in public institutions in the province of Cotopaxi, located in rural areas of the cities of La Maná, Pujilí, and Sigchos, identifying the prominent challenges for its effective implementation in the teaching process. Methodology. A mixed-method approach was used, with a non-experimental design. Data was collected through surveys and document reviews to analyze the training, popularity, and challenges of gamification in rural institutions of Cotopaxi. Statistical analysis included Chi-square tests and the Phi coefficient, complemented by a qualitative analysis based on inductive coding and a literature review. Results. The Chi-square analysis revealed a significant difference between teachers who are familiar with gamification and those who have received training. The Chi-square values and p-value indicate a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. The Phi coefficient indicates a moderate to strong association. Additionally, 69% of the teachers identified the lack of technological resources as the biggest challenge to implementing gamification, 20% mentioned student resistance to change, and 10% pointed to the lack of time for planning activities. Conclusion. The results show a sincere relationship between being familiar with gamification and having received training to implement it. Trained teachers are more likely to apply these technologies in the classroom. The challenges for implementing these technologies are the lack of technological resources, student resistance to change, and lack of time to plan gamification activities. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Gamification. Type of study: Original articles.

Educational innovation in the professional technical training of accounting assistants

Dixie Alexandra Moran Arteaga — 2024-10-30

Introduction. Education in technical and vocational training is constantly challenged to find innovative strategies that promote effective and meaningful learning. In the current context, the use of innovative teaching methods is essential to enhance the development of students' accounting skills. Objective. Determine the impact of educational innovation on the technical training of the assistant accountant to improve the development of skills in the face-to-face program offered by the College of Baccalaureate and Public Accountants of Guayas. Methodology. It is a mixed, transversal modality, descriptive and exploratory level whose method is deductive. The research is bibliographic and field. An interview with the accounting manager and coordinator was conducted, and a questionnaire was administered to 40 students attending the Colegio de Contadores Bachilleres y Públicos del Guayas (CCBPG), in the classroom. Results. 71% of students always have good technical vocational training when educational innovation is favorable, according to new regulations implemented to improve academic performance. The significance level is 0.000, indicating that it is significantly less than 0.01, with a Spearman correlation coefficient of. 687, which indicates a strong positive correlation in technical vocational training and educational innovation. Conclusion. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this area, explore new strategies and evaluate their impact on the development of accounting skills of technical and professional students.

Gamification in the teaching-learning process of derivatives in second year BGU students

Cinthya Katherine Pinargote Intriago — 2024-10-30

Introduction: In the teaching of mathematics, specifically on the topic of algebraic derivatives, gamification is implemented as a didactic strategy, since it allows the mechanics of games to be transferred to the educational field, providing great benefits such as improved learning, motivation in students. to actively participate in classes, encourages teamwork, among others. Objective: The objective of this research is to incorporate gamification in the teaching-learning process of derivatives in second year Baccalaureate students, to strengthen their knowledge. Methodology: A virtual environment on derivatives was created, the students viewed a wide variety of resources such as derivation rules, formulas, explanatory videos, and application exercises. In addition, several interactive games from the Cerebriti and Educaplay platforms were used where tests were applied. multiple options, riddles, matching, carousel questions, etc. Results: A good command of the teaching tool was observed in the students to develop calculation skills in derivatives and logic in mathematics. Therefore, when applying the respective surveys to the students, the results showed that they were initiative-taking with the use of technological resources through gamification. Conclusion: Digital games allowed us to better understand the rules of derivation, advance the content, thus benefiting the quality and warmth of the educational process. General study area: Pedagogy. Specific area of study: gamification in the teaching-learning process. Type of study: Original articles.

Motor coordination in the development of sports initiation with children aged 5 to 6 years

Jhoselin Patricia Suntaxi Guasumba — 2024-10-30

Introduction: Developing motor coordination for sports initiation in children from 5 to 6 years old allows them to refine their basic motor skills to execute sport gestures in an efficient and fluid manner, which will allow them to enjoy and be motivated to practice sports in the future. Objective: the objective of the research was to determine the influence of motor coordination in the development of sports initiation with children from 5 to 6 years old from the Comandante General Eloy Alfaro Private Educational Unit. Methodology: a quantitative methodology was used, under a quasi-experimental work design, of longitudinal cut, and a field and bibliographic-documentary research modality. The Child Body Coordination Test (KTK) was used as a research instrument. It consists of four items, Rearward Balance (ER). Monopodal jumps (SM). Lateral jumps (SL), Lateral transposition (TL), where the indicators were aimed at collecting data on motor coordination for sports initiation. The present research had a population of 30 students, selected from high school and second year of elementary basic general education. Results: it was evident that, in the pre-post - intervention of the group from 5 to 6 years old, the p-value shows significant changes in the 4 variables of study. In the post-intervention it was observed that the meaning in the four study variables is higher with respect to the pre-intervention. Conclusions: the hypothesis posed was proved: motor coordination does have an impact on the sports initiation of the students of the Comandante General Eloy Alfaro Private Educational Unit. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Motor coordination - Sports initiation. Type of study: original.

Active and metacognitive strategies in the teaching and learning of mathematics in high school

Vilma Verónica Lutuala Faz — 2024-10-30

Introduction: This study reviews the effectiveness of active and metacognitive strategies in the teaching of mathematics in high school. Objective: The objective is to improve academic performance and develop critical thinking and critical thinking skills in students. Methodology: the methodology used was a bibliographic review of empirical and theoretical studies published between 2016 and 2024. Results: The results show that the implementation of active and metacognitive strategies contributes significantly to increased academic performance, better conceptual understanding, greater motivation, and development of critical thinking skills in mathematics. Conclusion: It is concluded that these strategies are effective in improving educational results and promoting comprehensive student development. It is also recommended that teachers receive continuous training in these strategies to ensure their correct implementation in the classroom. This review is framed within the field of education, specifically in the didactics of mathematics, and is presented as a systematic review of the literature, being an original article. General area of study: education. Specific area of study: mathematics didactics. Type of study: Bibliographic Review.

Productive entrepreneurship projects, a mechanism to improve attitudinal motivation in high school students

Rosa Marisol Yépez Alvarado — 2024-11-11

Introduction: Attitudinal motivation is crucial for the integral development of high school students. Many of them face difficulties in applying theoretical knowledge in practice, which affects their academic interest. This study seeks to improve such motivation through a productive entrepreneurship project. Objective: to foster the enterprising spirit in students, providing them with tools that allow them to identify business opportunities, develop strategies and execute entrepreneurial ideas. Methodology: A study was conducted with an experimental group, which participated in practical workshops, and a control group that followed the traditional curriculum. Motivation and academic performance were assessed through continuous evaluation. Results: The experimental group showed greater motivation and interest in their studies, emphasizing the importance of practical learning. In addition, their academic performance and entrepreneurial skills improved significantly compared to the control group. Conclusion: The productive entrepreneurship project was effective in improving both attitudinal motivation and academic performance, providing useful tools for the students' personal and professional lives. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Educational entrepreneurship. Type of study: Original articles.

Proposal of requirements for the application of the Circular Economy in the tourist restoration of the Havana destination

Beatriz Romaní Bendig — 2024-12-05

Introduction. UN Tourism defends the need to use the circular economy for innovation and make tourism a more sustainable activity. In Cuba, it is essential to develop a strategy that puts the circular economy and its application into practice. In the case of the restaurant sector, it generates large quantities of food and plastic waste, which does not contribute to sustainability. This study is aimed at proposing circular economy requirements to promote maximum performance of available resources, reducing waste generation to a minimum; and also the creation of opportunities for a more sustainable and inclusive system. Objective. Propose requirements for the application of the circular economy in tourist catering in the Havana destination. Methodology. In order to achieve this objective, a semi-structured interview was conducted with food and beverage quality and operations specialists from the Ministry of Tourism, and a questionnaire was also applied to food and beverage quality and operations specialists from the OSDES Hoteleras, Empresa Extrahotelera Palmares, Ministry of Domestic Trade (Mincin), as well as to the presidents of the Cuban Culinary Association, the Cuban Bartenders Association and the Cuban Sommeliers Association. A review of specialized literature and established regulations on this subject was carried out. Data processing involved the calculation of absolute and relative frequencies, the calculation of the Cronbach's Alpha index, as well as the creation of the Pareto Diagram. The proposal was validated by a group of experts, through the ANOCHI method. Results. The results of the research confirmed that there is a regulatory and legal framework in the country related to the Circular Economy, but in general its knowledge in the tourism sector is still incipient, and that the vital challenges for the application of the Circular Economy in tourist restaurants in the Havana destination are: the low training of staff, the lack of resources in the destination and the lack of necessary infrastructure. Conclusion. The Strategy for the Transition to a Circular Economy of the Ministry of Tourism is one of the fundamental pillars for its development, with the awareness and training of human resources being key factors for its progress. The requirements proposal was developed and validated, which was structured into general and specific requirements, which include a total of 14 sections. General area of study: (Tourism). Specific area of study: (Circular Economy). Type of study: Original articles / Original articles, or Clinical cases / Clinical cases.

Virtual environment to strengthen afro-esmeraldeña ethnoliterature

María del Carmen Cortez Camacho — 2024-12-11

Introduction: The study focused on Afro-Emerald ethnoliterature in the "15 de Marzo" Fiscal Educational Unit, to evaluate the transmission of Afro-Emerald stories and their impact on the cultural identity of students, through oral storytelling and the use of digital tools. Objective: The objective was to observe the dynamics of transmission of Afro-Emerald stories and to analyze their educational impact on the students' understanding of Afro-Emerald culture. Methodology: A direct observation of activities and events related to ethnoliterature was used, along with interviews with teachers and community members. This data allowed us to analyze student participation and its adaptation to digital platforms for teaching. Results: Students showed great interest in ethnoliterature activities and actively participated in oral narratives. Adaptability to digital tools was progressive, with some students showing a preference for the digitization of stories. The study revealed a positive impact on the appreciation of Afro-Emerald culture. Conclusion: The integration of Afro-Emerald ethnoliterature in the classroom improves students' cultural understanding, highlighting the need to reinforce the use of digital tools. General area of study: Education Specific area of study: Afro-Emerald ethnoliterature. Type of study: Original articles.

Virtual classroom for technical baccalaureate students and academic performance associated with family dysfunctionality

Jessenia María Tapia Espinoza — 2024-12-20

Introduction. The family is the first social and affective contact that allows interaction with other people in different situations. However, there are family environments that have a negative influence on family members. In this context, they can destabilize the home by not assuming the roles that correspond to them, especially that of providing security. In this sense, interaction should be allowed where interest in the children is reflected, focused on achieving their development in different areas such as social, physical, and educational. Objective. This research contributes to the approach of a virtual classroom to improve academic performance and provide support to students at the technical high school in the teaching-learning process; this will help to improve their quality of life and social development with the full support and willingness of the entire educational community. For this reason, the present work is based on achieving the proposed objectives according to the needs evidenced during the development of the same. Methodology. The methodology used was based on field research, non-experimental, with a qualitative methodological approach that includes the analysis of the R.H. Moos Test instruments, survey, and interviews, conducted with students, parents, and teachers of the Technical Baccalaureate on Accounting specialty of the High School November 8th in the province of Bolivar, San Miguel canton, Balsapamba parish. A participatory methodological process was used, incorporating sampling techniques. Results. Within the information obtained from parents, the best result was question 8, since it shows the acceptance of a virtual classroom to strengthen academic performance with the interaction of parents, students, and teachers; it is stated that 47.1% would use it. Likewise, 27.1% of the respondents stated that they would use it. Meanwhile, 17.1% indicated that they would use it sometimes, 2.9% rarely, and 5.8% never. Having more than 80% acceptance of the implementation of the virtual classroom to reinforce the academic activities of students with low performance of the 70 students with family dysfunction. Conclusion. This study addresses the problem of students with low academic performance associated with family dysfunctionality and it is proposed as a methodological strategy to counteract its effects. General area of study: Education. Specific area of study: Technical Baccalaureate in Accounting. Type of study: Original articles.