Competencias digitales y su relación con la innovación docente, en la Unidad Educativa, Luis Urdaneta de la Provincia de Loja, Cantón Pindal, periodo lectivo 2023- 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between digital competence and teaching innovation in the Luis Urdaneta Educational Unit, in the Province of Loja, city from Pindal. A positivist methodology with a deductive and quantitative approach was used. through a cross-sectional study and non-probabilistic sampling. The tool main was a structured questionnaire. The participants were 14 teachers, mostly female (71%), with a predominant age range between 31-35 years (36%), and 79% with an undergraduate educational level. The results showed that 64.3% of Teachers have high competence in identifying needs when searching for digital information, and 57.2% in critically evaluating the accuracy of the information. However, only 50% shows a high level in search and source verification strategies, and 42.9% in organize and store data online. It is concluded that it is essential to continue with programs of continuous training to strengthen these key competencies and ensure an education effective in digital environments. It is recommended to offer workshops, refresher courses and seminars to improve critical capacity, search strategies and research skills organization and digital security.