Factores que inciden en la adopción de las TIC como herramienta de aprendizaje en los estudiantes de posgrado de la UTPL

Abstract

Abstract: This research paper analyses the factors that influence the adoption of ICT as a learning tool among postgraduate students at the UTPL. The main objective is to analyze and describe the endogenous and exogenous factors that determine postgraduate students' adoption of ICT as study tools. The results of the methodology applied under the quantitative and cross-sectional approach were collected using Google Forms from a stratified sample of 78 master's students in the field of education. The variables gathered decisive information on which ICT tools influence the use of ICT for studying; devices used most to access ICT tools; which ICT tools are considered essential for study; benefits of using ICT tools for learning, among others. The results show that, in today's digital ecosystems, there is a marked dependence on synchronous connection technology tools and that students continue to value direct connection with their teachers through video conferencing (Zoom, Teams or Meets) as a priority, leading the spectrum with 64 mentions. It has been identified that the adoption of technology is driven by exogenous factors such as cost reduction and flexible hours.