Abstract:

The systematic and adequate incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the teaching and learning processes is a complex task, which is rewarded with the possibilities of its application since it offers a transformation of educational action. This paper presents the results of an investigation that aimed to implement the EducaPlay educational platform in the creation of interactive didactic resources to reinforce the teaching-learning process of the Computer Science Baccalaureate. The EducaPLay educational platform was selected to develop various interactive activities such as crosswords, word search, presentations, and evaluations, which can be used at any moment of the class. The population was constituted by 63 students and 15 teachers of the first, second, and third years of the Computer Science Baccalaureate of the Ismael Pérez Pazmiño School in Machala city. Theoretical and empirical level methods were used during the process that made it possible to collect and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. The analysis of the methodological triangulation allowed to obtain favorable results for teachers and students since the process was developed in a flexible, dynamic, and playful environment. Increased motivation in collaborative work, creativity, and the ability to interact with each other when needed and to adapt to the learning speed of each student. On the other hand, the development of significant learning was favored, as well as the adaptability of the insertion of technologies and their practical application.

Keywords:

PEA, ICT, Educational Platform, EducaPLay.