USE OF ICT IN THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v8i16.0311

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Introduction: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are tools used for the creation, processing, and distribution of information through technological devices. The Civil Engineering program at the National University of Chimborazo began operations in October 1999, when technology was scarce and not used as a teaching resource. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of these resources has intensified and been regulated. Objective: to analyze the degree of ICT implementation from the students' perspective in the teaching-learning process. Method: The study employed a mixed-methods approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive design. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire, administered to a sample of 88 students from different levels of the degree program. Results: show that digital tools are used more frequently at the initial and intermediate levels, with Microsoft Office and virtual learning environments being the most widely used tools, while the use of specialized software is concentrated in specific areas such as Structures and Hydraulics. Likewise, there is a positive perception of learning optimization and academic motivation, underscoring the need for teacher training. Discussion: The incorporation of ICT into the Civil Engineering program has increased significantly since the pandemic-induced virtualization, providing an opportunity to improve the quality of the educational process.

Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies; teaching–learning; Civil Engineering; tools; student motivation.