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Has the educational use of digital technologies changed after the pandemic? A longitudinal study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This longitudinal study delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of digital tools in education, particularly focusing on the transition of classrooms into digital spaces. Three years after the lockdown, results from 144 primary and secondary teachers who also participated in a questionnaire during the lockdown indicate an expected decline in the frequency of using digital resources, particularly in attitude and assessment-related activities. Furthermore, activities centred around verbal and procedural learning continue to be teacher-centred. However, notably, experienced teachers using technologies exhibit a relative increase in the adoption of digital technologies for more student-centred activities, underscoring the significance of prior experience in effective technology integration. The study highlights the importance of teacher training to augment the incorporation of digital tools into the curriculum, promoting more effective teaching methodologies.

Source: PLoS ONE

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311695

Authors: Juan-Ignacio Pozo, Beatriz Cabellos, María del Puy Pérez Echeverría

Institutions: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Language: English

Topic: Educational Innovations and Technology

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,290