Competencias digitales y su relación con la innovación docente en la Unidad Educativa Dr. Benigno Malo del Cantón Pelileo, Provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

Abstract: The study examines the relationship between digital competence and the innovative capacity of teachers at the Dr. Benigno Malo Educational Unit. Digital competence, key in the current educational panorama, is defined as the efficient use of information technologies and communication. It investigates how these competencies impact the ability of teachers to introduce changes in their educational practices, boosting motivation and student participation, as well as the development of skills for solving problems. issues. The research was carried out at the Dr. Benigno Malo Educational Unit and was used quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to analyze the relationship between digital competence and teaching innovation. The results show the importance of training in digital skills for educators, highlighting their contribution to development of innovative skills in the educational unit and other similar contexts. By which concludes that the connection between digital competence and teaching innovation is inherent, evidencing the need for continuous training to strengthen capabilities pedagogical and promote advanced educational practices; there is a critical need for training in digital skills.