Virtualization of educational processes at the Technical University of Cotopaxi (Original).

Abstract

With the development of information and communication technologies there have been considerable changes in society, such as the form of communication and interaction, and this in turn in the educational system on the way of teaching and learning, such as virtual training scenarios. The present research aims to assess the results achieved in the virtualization of educational processes at the Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador. A descriptive non-experimental research design with a quantitative approach was used. The sample consisted of 227 students of this university. A survey technique was used to collect information and a questionnaire designed according to the Likert scale was used as an instrument. The statistical data analysis confirmed the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, which was demonstrated by obtaining a Cronbach's alpha of 0.971 with their respective confidence interval values. The main results were that a high percentage of the students who participated in the study consider that the virtualization of teaching is viable in this educational institution, making them more responsible and achieving greater autonomy. In addition, they have found academic and pedagogical support to face learning and that the teaching and materials are of high quality. It is concluded that virtualization is a good alternative as a support to the face-to-face modality and there is satisfaction with the academic activities received.