Pedagogical strategy for training teachers in digital skills at the Domingo Savio educational unit

Estrategia pedagógica para la capacitación en competencias digitales de los docentes de la unidad educativa Domingo Savio

Abstract

This research analyzes the importance of strengthening teachers' digital competencies as a key factor in improving the quality of the educational process at the Domingo Savio Intercultural Bilingual Community Education Unit, located in the province of Morona Santiago. The main limitation identified was teachers' insufficient capacity to pedagogically integrate technological tools into their teaching practices. Therefore, the overall objective was to design a pedagogical strategy for training teachers in digital competencies at the Domingo Savio Intercultural Bilingual Community Education Unit. The methodology used was a non-experimental, descriptive research approach with a mixed-methods approach. Theoretical methods such as analysis-synthesis and bibliographic review were used, as well as empirical methods based on teacher surveys, interviews with the principal, triangulation of sources, and the Specialist Criteria method to validate the proposal with a group of experts. The results showed that the majority of teachers had not participated in digital training processes in the last two years and highlighted the need for training in the use of digital tools. Based on these data, a pedagogical strategy was designed centered on activities using interactive tools such as Genially and ChatGPT, and focused on the development of teaching materials. The proposal was positively evaluated by the specialists, who certified the relevance, practicality, and viability of the pedagogical strategy, which was contextualized, motivating, and sustainable.