Abstract

MERCEDES ESTRADA, José  and  BENNASAR GARCIA, Miguel Israel. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Secondary School Education: A Contemporary Challenge. Educación [online]. 2021, vol.45, n.2, pp.491-505. ISSN 2215-2644.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/revedu.v45i1.43424.

In order to analyze how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) impact secondary school educational processes, a study was designed and executed using a descriptive research methodology with data collected from the field through a survey. The universe for this study consisted of five (5) high schools with a sample of twenty-five purposefully selected students. Noteworthy findings include: Overall ignorance about ICTs among most of the surveyed students. Fewer students participating in educational interactions since they do not use ICTs at school. There is a general lack of awareness about the use of ICTs to enhance educational interactions. Yet, there was a perceived willingness to delve more into the benefits of using ICTs in education. Recommendations suggest developing ICT-based teaching strategies in all areas of learning and knowledge as well as develop teacher training courses that focus on ICTs as a mechanism for enhancing all school activities. Discussion points include accentuating the benefits of Information and Communication Technologies, specifically in educational contexts to provide a broad gamut of educational opportunities for both teachers and students.

Keywords : Educational Processes; Information and Communication Technologies; ICT; Education; High Schools; Secondary Schools; Digital Skills.

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