Impacto de las TIC en el rendimiento académico de estudiantes de la modalidad online del ISMAC, Quito

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the academic performance of students enrolled in the online program at the ISMAC Higher Technological University Institute. The research employed a quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional approach, utilizing surveys. The objective was to determine the frequency and quality of ICT use and its corresponding contribution to the teaching and learning process, as well as students' perceptions of the DANTEVA platform. The results show that students consider the institutional platform easy to use, accessible, and useful for organizing academic materials, confirming the fundamental role of ICTs in the learning process. However, limitations related to the digital divide were also identified, such as a lack of technological skills and difficulties arising from excessive academic workload and time management. The study concludes that ICTs contribute positively to academic performance and the strengthening of active learning methodologies.