The impact of Information and Communication Technologies on the evolution of education
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ICT, digital divide, online education, pedagogical innovation, pandemicAbstract
The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education has marked a before and after in the way we teach and learn. Their integration has widened access to knowledge, but it has also brought to light persistent challenges, such as the digital divide or resistance to change on the part of teachers. During the pandemic, tools such as Zoom and Moodle became fundamental resources: 90% of teachers and 88% of students surveyed said they had used them, although their effectiveness continues to depend on pedagogical training. At the regional level, inequalities persist in Latin America, 62% report difficulties in accessing the Internet, compared to 15% in Europe (p<0.001). Innovations such as adaptive artificial intelligence (evaluated with 4.2/5 in retention), virtual reality (4.7/5 in motivation) and gamification show encouraging results, although their widespread adoption faces economic and structural limitations. Cases analyzed reveal that teacher training can increase student satisfaction by up to 30%, as evidenced at the State Technical University of Quevedo. However, in rural areas, such as one African school studied, only 20% of students were able to access online education. ICTs also drive global collaboration through MOOCs, although risks such as misinformation or the commercialization of learning persist. For its implementation to be truly transformative, inclusive policies, investment in technological infrastructure and student-centered pedagogical approaches are required.
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