Competencia digital y su relación con la innovación docente en Unidades Educativas pertenecientes a la ciudad de Santo Domingo Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This research studies the relationship between digital competence and teaching innovation in educational units in the city of Santo Domingo, Ecuador. The general objective consisted of analyzing how digital competence influences the innovation capacity of basic education teachers in the country's educational units. The selected place of study was the Latino Educational Unit, located in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas. The methodology used combined qualitative-descriptive methods, considering the sample design for convenience. Interviews were conducted with three professional teachers in the field of basic education, with the purpose of collecting relevant information and obtaining a comprehensive view of the situation. The results obtained highlight the importance of teacher training to achieve a successful implementation of educational innovation and the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the educational units of Santo Domingo. Teachers demonstrated commitment to the pedagogical process and managed to adapt to technological changes, promoting the comprehensive development of students beyond the transmission of technical knowledge.