Competencias digitales de los estudiantes del Bachillerato Intensivo a Distancia y su relación con el rendimiento académico

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the level of digital skills and their relationship to the academic performance of students in the Intensive Distance Learning High School program at the "Solidaridad" Private Popular Educational Unit. The correlational study adopts a mixed-methods approach, with a quantitative component. The sample consists of 135 students from the program, primarily characterized by residing in rural areas with limited internet access. Data was collected using a questionnaire based on the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp 2.2), designed to assess five areas of digital competence. Academic grade records were also used as an indicator of academic performance. The results reveal an intermediate level of digital skills and adequate academic performance; furthermore, a strong positive correlation was established between these two variables. It is concluded that students with greater proficiency in the areas of Information and Data Search and Management, and Communication and Collaboration, achieve better academic results. However, they lack a solid foundation for functioning effectively in virtual environments, highlighting the importance of integrating digital skills training into the educational process.