Competencia digital y su relación con la innovación docente de unidades educativas rurales y urbana del cantón Oña y Saraguro

Abstract

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between digital competence and innovation of basic education teachers in rural and urban educational institutions in Oña and Saraguro cantons. The methodology used is framed in a descriptive qualitative paradigm, occupying a population equal to the sample, and has as observation units teachers from the aforementioned schools. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection. A convenience sampling was carried out with four teachers working in the basic unit educational institutions. During the course of the interviews, a wide range of topics related to teachers' digital competencies and educational innovation were discussed. It is concluded that educators possess an adequate degree of digital competence. However, there is a lack of knowledge for the application of these tools in the classroom. This is mainly due to the lack of knowledge of the opportunities and advantages presented by technological tools, which can be used to improve the learning experience and the overall performance of both students and teachers.