Educational software in the academic performance of students at the Amazonian State University, Ecuador

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https://doi.org/10.35622/j.rie.2024.04.003

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academic performance, educational software, educational technology, student assessment, teaching innovation

Abstract

Low performance in Mathematics I at the Amazonian State University (UEA) highlighted the need to implement technological solutions to optimize learning. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of educational software on the academic performance of first-semester students. Using a quasi-experimental design, a total of 121 participants were divided into an experimental group (EG) with 29 students and a control group (CG) with 31 students, which were used without modifications. Participants were assessed through questionnaires and written tests, alongside an initial interview with the program director. The analysis methods included Fisher-Snedecor and t-Student tests to compare the groups. The results showed that both groups had homogeneous levels in the initial Pretest (mean scores of 7.4140 and 7.0323, respectively), ensuring equitable conditions before the intervention. At the end of the study, the EG achieved a significantly higher mean score in the Postest (14.0690 versus 10.4194 for the CG), demonstrating a positive impact of the software on learning. Additionally, 86.21% of the students reported increased motivation, and 79.31% highlighted improvements in teacher-student interaction. These results suggest that educational software is effective in overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. To apply it in other contexts, it is essential to ensure adequate technological infrastructure, train teachers in digital competencies, and design content tailored to the specific needs of students, considering both their initial preparation level and learning styles.

Author Biographies

  • David Zambrano-Vera, Universidad Estatal Amazónica
    Ingeniero Mecánico, con grado de Magíster en Matemática Básica por la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (Ecuador), con un Diplomado Internacional en Estadística Aplicada a la Investigación otorgado por la Corporación Universitaria Remington (Colombia). Actualmente, se desempeña como docente en la Universidad Estatal Amazónica, donde imparte asignaturas como Matemática Financiera, Estadística y Bioestadística. Su trayectoria académica incluye participaciones en eventos nacionales e internacionales, como el VIII Congreso Iberoamericano sobre Turismo Sustentable y el II Congreso Internacional de Innovación y Gestión del Conocimiento, así como publicaciones centradas en estadística aplicada y análisis de sectores productivos. Además, cuenta con una destacada experiencia profesional en supervisión y mantenimiento de sistemas eléctricos, hidráulicos y mecánicos, habiendo trabajado en empresas como la Refinería Estatal de Esmeraldas y ENACA.
  • Jennifer Zambrano-Tapia, Universidad Estatal Amazónica

    Ingeniera Agroindustrial por la Universidad Estatal Amazónica (Ecuador), con grado de Magíster en Agroindustria con mención en Sistemas Agroindustriales por la misma institución, ha destacado por su activa participación en congresos y talleres relacionados con innovación, agroindustria y emprendimiento, recibiendo múltiples reconocimientos académicos por su desempeño sobresaliente. Además, ha complementado su formación con capacitaciones en agroindustria, cosmética y educación financiera, consolidando un perfil profesional integral en su área de especialización.

  • Víctor Del Corral-Villarroel, Universidad Estatal Amazónica

    Licenciado en Turismo y Hotelería por la Universidad Técnica de Ambato (Ecuador), con grado de Doctor en Ciencias Económicas por la Universidad de La Habana (Cuba) y Magíster en Gerencia de Proyectos de Ecoturismo por la Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Actualmente, se desempeña como docente en la Universidad Estatal Amazónica, impartiendo asignaturas en pregrado y posgrado. Su experiencia incluye roles de liderazgo en gestión pública y proyectos, destacándose como Coordinador Provincial de Pastaza en la Asociación de Municipalidades del Ecuador y Gerente General de la Compañía de Economía Mixta CEMVIV Pastaza. Ha participado en congresos internacionales y publicado en revistas indexadas sobre temas de turismo, desarrollo sostenible y gestión ambiental, consolidándose como un experto en su campo.

  • Reni Vinocunga-Pillajo, Universidad Estatal Amazónica

    Ingeniero Agroindustrial por la Universidad Estatal Amazónica (Ecuador), con grado de Magíster en Agroindustria con mención en Sistemas Agroindustriales por la misma institución. Su formación académica se complementa con el Diplomado en Seguridad Agroalimentaria cursado en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y el Diplomado en Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios por la Universidad Austral de Argentina. Ha participado en eventos académicos relevantes, como el II Congreso Internacional de Agroindustrias organizado por la Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, y cuenta con competencias en el manejo de software de simulación de procesos agroindustriales, esenciales para la innovación y mejora en el sector agroindustrial.

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Zambrano-Vera, D., Zambrano-Tapia, J., Del Corral-Villarroel, V., & Vinocunga-Pillajo, R. (2024). Educational software in the academic performance of students at the Amazonian State University, Ecuador. Revista Innova Educación, 6(4), 39-57. https://doi.org/10.35622/j.rie.2024.04.003

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