Use of Technology as a Preponderant Resource in Distance Learning in Times of Social Lock-Down DOI:

Abstract

Today, a systemic-holistic educational model is continuously being worked on, which is constantly evolving. In this way, the present study had to understand how Learning and Knowledge Technologies (LKT) contributed to the preparation of high school students in the context of distance education throughout confinement for COVID-19. Used a qualitative approach was following the Constructivist Grounded Theory design. The results highlighted that the TAC favored the students experience in different ways; firstly, because the pedagogical strategies had a more significant impact on the teaching process since various situations were promoted, directing high schoolers to play an active role; second, technological resources allowed easy management of learning through different electronic-digital devices; finally, the use of technologies promoted the development of digital skills through constant interaction with applications, as well as with platforms used for formation purposes. Similarly, some research investigations related to the use of technology for educational environments entered the discussion. Among the main conclusions, the importance of maintaining sensitivity towards adolescents in their performance and acquisition of technological skills is underlined, especially when they are not familiar with knowledge management through these means. However, they were born in a digital or artificial intelligence era, the skills possessed by many of them have not reached an academic level.