Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the integration of Learning and Knowledge Technologies (TAC) in higher education in Colombia, following directives from the Ministry of National Education (MEN) that mandated the virtualization of academic activities. This study examines the impact of this situation on the digital competencies of educators across five key areas. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing virtual ethnography and hermeneutic methodology to interpret data collected through online questionnaires. The data was analyzed using Nvivo software to identify patterns and trends in teachers' media literacy. The findings indicate a general improvement in the digital competencies of educators between 2019 and 2022. The area of informational literacy showed stability with a trend towards high competence levels. In the realm of digital communication and interaction, there was a notable increase in the use of digital tools for collaboration. Content creation also saw an enhancement, particularly in the application of intellectual property rights and usage licenses. Additionally, there was a heightened awareness and application of information security measures. Problem-solving emerged as an area of growth, with educators developing skills to address unexpected challenges in digital environments. The pandemic significantly advanced educators' digital competencies, facilitating better adaptation to TAC. This progress included greater technological integration in higher education, overcoming generational and geographical barriers, and promoting content creation and digital interaction.
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Karolina Gonzalez, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Colombia
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Conference: BCE2024
Stream: Higher education
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Gonzalez K. (2025) Digital Transformation and Teacher Competencies in Higher Education: A Post-pandemic Analysis ISSN: 2435-9467 – The Barcelona Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 811-824) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.71
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.71
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