Competencias digitales y su relación con la innovación docente en la unidad educativa Ciudad de Paute , en la provincia de Azuay, cantón Cuenca durante el período 2023-2024

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Abstract: Digital competencies and their relationship with teaching innovation in the Ciudad de Paute educational unit, in the province of Azuay, Cuenca canton during the period 2023-2024, has identified a notable gap between the required competencies and the ability to integrate them effectively in his teaching. The objective of this work was to investigate the relationship between digital competencies and teaching innovation. The study was based on the philosophy of positivism with a deductive approach and a quantitative methodology. A sample of 7 teachers was surveyed, while the thematic method was used in the qualitative analysis. The results revealed that although many teachers demonstrate competence in solving technological problems and are committed to improving their digital skills, there is still a considerable gap in their ability to create content in various formats and use digital technologies effectively. In conclusion, the close relationship between the teacher's digital competence and pedagogical innovation is emphasized. Those teachers with more developed digital skills tend to adopt more innovative educational practices, which contributes to a more dynamic educational environment.