Descripción y análisis sobre el uso de tecnologías de la información y comunicación en la práctica docente en las áreas de ciencias técnicas, ciencias productivas y salud de la Universidad Laica “Eloy Alfaro” de Manabí, 2016

Abstract

The present research was carried out with the objective of elaborating a diagnosis about the knowledge, use, competences and needs that the professors of the Technical Sciences, Productive Sciences and Health Sciences of the Lay University "Eloy Alfaro" of Manabí (ULEAM) possesses the tools, resources and technological applications. A non-experimental, descriptive and quantitative research design, was developed applying a survey method, using a questionnaire adapted for that purpose, previous analysis of relevant literature. A total of 227 teachers holders and not holders were surveyed according to stratified probabilistic sampling. The results showed a low average level of teachers in the mentioned areas in relation to the use of ICT in teaching and research practice, a regular level of technical and instrumental skills, or the need for help or even training in didactic and ICT. ICT infrastructure and resources also demand attention, according the research. There is a need for training in the handling and preparation of teaching materials for in and out of the classroom and mastery of the virtual classroom, so it becomes very necessary training not only technological but also didactic and pedagogical. Something very positive was the willingness on the part of the teachers towards a formation in ICT.